Illustrated Textbook of Paediatrics
- 5th Edition - February 9, 2017
- Latest edition
- Editors: Tom Lissauer, Will Carroll
- Language: English
Thoroughly revised and updated, the fifth edition of this prize-winning title retains the high level of illustration and accessibility that has made it so popular worldwide with me… Read more
Purchase options
Description
Description
Thoroughly revised and updated, the fifth edition of this prize-winning title retains the high level of illustration and accessibility that has made it so popular worldwide with medical students and trainees approaching clinical specialty exams. Illustrated Textbook of Paediatrics has been translated into eight languages over its life.
Key features
Key features
- Case studies.
- Summary boxes.
- Tips for patient education.
- Highly illustrated with 100s of colour images.
- Diseases consistently presented by Clinical features; Investigations; Management; Prognosis; and, where appropriate, Prevention.
- Comes with an e-book for portability and ease of reference on the move.
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. The child in society
2. History and examination
3. Normal child development, hearing and vision
4. Developmental problems and the child with special needs
5. Care of the sick child and young person
6. Paediatric emergencies
7. Accidents and poisoning
8. Child protection
9. Genetics
10. Perinatal medicine
11. Neonatal medicine
12. Growth and puberty
13. Nutrition
14. Gastroenterology
15. Infection and immunity
16. Allergy
17. Respiratory disorders
18. Cardiac disorders
19. Kidney and urinary tract disorders
20. Genital disorders
21. Liver disorders
22. Malignant disease
23. Haematological disorders
24. Child and adolescent mental health
25. Dermatological disorders
26. Diabetes and endocrinology
27. Inborn errors of metabolism
28. Musculoskeletal disorders
29. Neurological disorders
30. Adolescent medicine
31. Global child health
Review quotes
Review quotes
"an excellent all round offering ... I think the accolades given to this book are well deserved."
2018 BMA Awards: Winner, Paediatrics
From customer reviews of the previous edition:
‘This is a brilliant textbook for anyone taking a placement in Paediatrics.’
‘This book is an excellent one, and I am clearly not the only medical student to feel this way judging by its popularity.’
‘I love this book, lots of pictures very use full and very visual, useful for practical paramedics.’
‘Awesome book! I read cover to cover as a medical student.’
‘This book is great! Very nicely written, lots of pictures, and pretty comprehensive too.’
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 5
- Latest edition
- Published: March 10, 2017
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
TL
Tom Lissauer
WC