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Maternity • Pediatrics
Manual of Ambulatory Pediatrics, Sixth Edition
Rose W. Boynton, RN, CPNP
978-0-7817-8874-8 • February 2009 • Spiralbound • 5.25” x 8.375” • 624 pp. • 19 Illus.
This pocket-sized manual is a concise, ready reference for well-child
care, a compilation of the most common management problems seen
in an average pediatric practice, and a drug reference.
Part I provides comprehensive guidelines for well-child visits from
birth to adolescence along with management guidelines for common
childrearing issues. This part has a new, more streamlined format in the
Sixth Edition with an emphasis on prevention.
Part II provides management protocols for the most commonly
occurring childhood illnesses. This edition includes new material on
behavioral problems and common childrearing concerns, childhood
obesity, food allergies, ADHD, sleep problems, and peer pressure.
Part III provides a concise review of commonly used pharmaceuticals in
pediatric practice, using both generic and trade names.
Features
• Appendices provide quick reference for a variety of must-have
information including immunization schedules, asthma treatment
guidelines, lab values, and more.
• Common pediatric problems section is organized consistently
throughout using bold headings.
• Easy-to-access outline format.
• Education points are brief, yet provide solid guidance for both nurse
practitioner and patient.
• Pharmaceutical reference provides monograph-style drug
information on commonly used drugs for pediatric patients.
• Well-child visit guidelines provide quick overview of key issues to
cover in visit.