Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics

by Karen J. Marcdante, Robert M. Kliegman, Richard E. Behrman

[with Student Consult Online Access Code]

Considered the resource of choice for pediatric residencies, clerkships, and exams, Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics provides comprehensive, yet concise and accessible guidance on normal childhood growth and development, as well as the diagnosis, management, and prevention of common pediatric diseases and disorders. Edited by Drs. Karen Marcdante, Robert M. Kliegman, Hal B. Jenson, and Richard E. Behrman, this edition's content was specifically developed in accordance with the 2009 curriculum guidelines of the Council on Medical Student Education in Pediatrics. It also includes many new and improved clinical photographs and images for enhanced visual reference. A user-friendly full-color format and online access via Student Consult facilitate study and expedite reference.

Genres: Medicine, Medical, Pediatrics, Textbooks

864 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2005

Reviews

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a great and sufficient maybe even efficient book.
You can read all pages of the book in a two month course.
One of the best parts of the book was boxes at end of each volume called "pearls of pediatrics"; they truly were pearls and we're useful in practice at least in wards.

I learned many more things during my pediatrics course.

[Brilliant Hope]

Simple book for students ,for me ;i started firstly reading the chapter that concerns with ALLERGY :))
Atopic dermatitis which is chronic inflammatory relapsing condition,,caused by interplay cofactors such as immune abnormalities, genetic predisposition,disturbance in skin barrier function,infectious triggers,infectious causes,,pts with atopic dermatitis have hyperirritable skin,exagerrated inflammatory response to irritants & allergens,,in infancy the atopic dermatitis manifestation mostly involves the face,scalp,ckeeks,extensor surfaces of extremities,in older children & adolescents it mostly appears to be red areas ,itchy (sometimes)with changing in the texture (superficially)of the affected areas ,mostly appear in the antecubital fossae,polpiteal fossae,head&neck
regarding the Rx:-it is only to reduce number of flares of the disease & to increase periods free of the disease,some researchers advise the pt with atopic dermatitis to maintain good hydration & short daily bath with warm water (not hot)is seen to be effective ,also avoidance of triggers such as extreme temperature,soaps,detergents,or any other allergens seem to provoke the condition ,corticosteroids are effective in acute episodes ,anti histamines ,,immunomodulators such as tacrolimus also approved to be imp.as second line therapy,especially for night-time flare up of the condition ,it is recommended her to use diphenhydramine,loratidine as oral doses
but rarely oral Rx is indicated for allergy RX

[Melanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't say enough good things about this textbook. Yes, it's long, but it is complete and I really believe that it is the reason why I killed my shelf exam. I definitely recommend it as your main source for the pediatrics clerkship, as well as an extra resource for general peds info for when you're on other services.

[Arnija · Rating 4 out of 5]

Brīvprātīgi obligātā literatūra :)

[Babak · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not like other countries, sadly in Iran medical students are obligated to learn this textbook instead of more practical handbooks,that aside a great book with great intro and dedication.

[Ezgi Akyel · Rating 1 out of 5]

i dont care for kids

[Erik · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really solid, low-complexity medical text. Short chapters and lots of charts and tables; good for reference and fairly painless while the class was in session.

[Chemistary]

microbiology

[Shawna · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good for basic overview for first-year students.

[Abukar]

i can't say it.

[Saranya · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice