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Continuing with this volume, Succinct Pediatrics is an ongoing series covering the entire scope of pediatric medicine. Each volume includes concise chapters with key features and invaluable tables and algorithms—resources health care professionals can use to deliver the highest quality of care.
This third volume features 41 topics with key points and detailed therapies in neonatology, genetic and metabolic disorders, neurology, and developmental and behavioral disorders. Evidence-based levels of decision support are also provided throughout the book to provide insight into diagnostic tests and treatment modalities.
Topics include
Apnea of Prematurity
Birth Injuries
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Down Syndrome and Turner Syndrome
Ataxia and Movement Disorders
Cerebral Palsy
Congenital Heart Disease
Febrile Seizures
Hydrocephalus
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Behavior Patterns in Infancy and Preschool
Sudden Unexpected Infant Death
And more…
Author(s): Leonard G. Feld, John D. Mahan
Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics
Year: 2017
Language: English
Pages: 529
Tags: Pediatrics
Cover......Page 1
Title Page......Page 2
Copyright Page......Page 3
Contributors......Page 4
Dedication......Page 14
Table of Contents......Page 16
Preface......Page 20
Introduction......Page 22
Part 1: Neonatology......Page 34
Chapter 1: Anemia......Page 36
Chapter 2: Apnea of Prematurity......Page 46
Chapter 3: Birth Injuries......Page 52
Chapter 4: Congenital Heart Disease......Page 66
Chapter 5: Congenital Hypothyroidism......Page 80
Chapter 6: Herpes Simplex Virus Infection......Page 92
Chapter 7: Intestinal Obstruction in the Newborn......Page 100
Chapter 8: Neonatal Hypoglycemia......Page 110
Chapter 9: Neonatal Neutropenia......Page 118
Chapter 10: Neonatal Polycythemia......Page 128
Chapter 11: Neonatal Sepsis......Page 136
Chapter 12: Neonatal Thrombocytopenia......Page 150
Chapter 13: Patent Ductus Arteriosus......Page 158
Chapter 14: Perinatal HIV Infection......Page 172
Chapter 15: Prenatal Exposure to Substances of Abuse......Page 180
Chapter 16: Respiratory Distress Syndrome......Page 194
Chapter 17: Sudden Unexpected Infant Death......Page 206
Part 2: Genetics......Page 218
Chapter 18: Down Syndrome and Turner Syndrome......Page 220
Chapter 19: Chromosomal Abnormalities......Page 228
Chapter 20: Inborn Errors of Metabolism......Page 236
Chapter 21: Neurofibromatosis 1......Page 246
Chapter 22: Teratogens......Page 252
Chapter 23: Tuberous Sclerosis Complex......Page 260
Part 3: Neurology......Page 268
Chapter 24: Altered Levels of Consciousness......Page 270
Chapter 25: Ataxia and Movement Disorders......Page 282
Chapter 26: Cerebral Palsy......Page 294
Chapter 27: Dizziness and Vertigo......Page 306
Chapter 28: Epidural and Subdural Hematomas......Page 318
Chapter 29: Febrile Seizures......Page 332
Chapter 30: Headaches and Migraines......Page 340
Chapter 31: Hydrocephalus......Page 362
Chapter 32: Hypotonia......Page 380
Chapter 33: Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension......Page 390
Chapter 34: Seizure Management......Page 402
Chapter 35: Weakness......Page 418
Part 4: Development and Behavior......Page 442
Chapter 36: Autism Spectrum Disorder......Page 444
Chapter 37: Behavior Patterns in Infancy and Preschool......Page 456
Chapter 38: Depressive and Bipolar Disorders......Page 468
Chapter 39: Fears, Phobias, and Panic Attacks......Page 478
Chapter 40: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder......Page 486
Chapter 41: Tourette Syndrome......Page 498
Index......Page 508
Back Cover......Page 529
