Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics

Focusing on a broad spectrum of child health topics. Key areas covered include pediatric nutrition and related disorders like Failure to Thrive and various forms of malnutrition, along with essential information on infant feeding practices such as breastfeeding and formula. The text also addresses critical areas of adolescent health, including statistical data on birthrates and infant mortality, as well as psychosocial and substance abuse issues. Extensive sections are dedicated to legal and ethical issues in pediatric care, child maltreatment, genetic and metabolic disorders, infectious diseases and immunization schedules, and the management of acute conditions like shock, trauma, and poisoning. Finally, the text provides guidelines on developmental assessment, including milestones, and specialized care for children with complex needs, such as palliative care and rheumatological conditions like Kawasaki disease.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/medicine_made_simpleProduced by:https://www.podcaistudio.com/