Pediatria

Un ambulatorio pediatrico nei vicoli del centro storico di Genova, un gruppo di volontari e i bambini, figli di immigrati, spesso "clandestini per nascita": sono i protagonisti delle storie raccontate in questo libro. E ogni storia è un'emozione diversa, nel vissuto di pazienti, medici, bambini, madri, e volontari. Perché il sapere medico è scientifico, ma anche emotivo: vuol dire farsi carico, credere, condividere, sperare, temere, contenere, desiderare, gioire. Ma la medicina basata sulle evidenze incoraggia l'intelligenza razionale a scapito di quella emotiva. Recuperare e insegnare una medicina che valuti l'intelligenza delle emozioni rappresenterà un progresso rilevante della medicina moderna.

This manual presents a spectrum of training scenarios for first responders in the neonatal unit setting. Mock codes provide a simulated experience of emergency situations with the intention of developing the technical skill, knowledge, critical thinking and teamwork of neonatal practitioners. The philosophy underlying a mock code program is to enhance the confidence of caregivers by practicing emergency techniques in a consequence-free environment. This volume is a landmark contribution to the neonatal literature in that it brings together, for the first time, a compendium of scenarios dealing exclusively with newborns in a variety of acute and critical care situations. A pocket-sized code card summarises the most crucial points for each mock code providing a handy quick-reference review.

"Andrew's Handbook of Pediatric Thromboembolism and Stroke, Third Edition" is created as a manual in pocketbook format. This new edition presents guidelines for initiating and monitoring existing and new drug therapies for the treatment of thromboembolic complications in children.

Written by highly experienced clinicians, this volume is the first text to integrate basic concepts of vision development with clinical diagnosis and treatment of pediatric vision disorders. Coverage begins with a thorough review of the normal course of vision development, focusing on the years from birth through preschool. The next section presents a comprehensive, step-by-step clinical methodology for evaluating visual function. Subsequent chapters discuss treatment strategies, including parameters for prescribing lenses for children, notes on when not prescribing is appropriate, options in strabismus and amblyopia, and visual therapy for very young children. More than 200 illustrations complement the text.

This atlas is the perfect companion to Lovell and Winter's Pediatric Orthopaedics, Sixth Edition. Featuring more than 1,200 illustrations, the atlas depicts 123 common procedures in pediatric orthopaedic surgery in step-by-step detail. The outstanding drawings are accompanied by brief, clear text descriptions filled with clinical tips and pearls. The illustrations are often paired with radiographs showing intraoperative progress or desired results. The level of detail in the illustrations simulates the actual operative field. This revised and updated Fourth Edition reflects the most advanced techniques. Fifteen new procedures have been added, and the section on the spine has been completely reworked.

Based on Dr. Driscoll's thirty years of successful bedside teaching at the Mayo Clinic, Fundamentals of Pediatric Cardiology is the ideal textbook for residents in pediatrics, family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatric and adult cardiology. This concise, well-organized, and easy-to-understand text can be read cover-to-cover during a pediatric cardiology rotation and focuses sharply on what primary care physicians need to know for initial evaluation and management of patients. Dr. Driscoll explains the many types of congenital heart defects, focusing on the most frequent cardiac problems in infants, children, and adolescents. Emphasis is on use of new diagnostic tools in conjunction with the physical examination.

This is a 4 star "Doody's Review". 'This handbook was intended for pediatric emergency medicine board candidates, but it can also function as a handbook for established practitioners in the emergency setting...This is the first edition of this unique handbook and is an excellent must read study guide as well as a practical handbook for use in the pediatric emergency setting' - "Doody's Review Service".

This text is geared towards practitioners who care for hospitalized children, providing an update on medical care in the inpatient setting. As outpatient management of pediatric illness becomes increasingly sophisticated and comprehensive, the care of pediatric patients in the hospital setting has had similar shifts. Hospitalization is reserved for patients with a higher severity of illness, those who require expedited evaluation or more intensive medical support, and those with complex conditions that may require coordination with multiple specialists at times of acute illness. In this issue, the inpatient focus for important topics is provided, including pneumonia, apparent life-threatening events, bone and soft-tissue infections, central nervous system infections, diabetes and diabetic ketoacidosis, pain management, infections related to indwelling catheters and devices, and bronchiolitis. Also reviewed are end-of-life issues, medical errors and patient safety, and care of the medically complex child. An overview of the growing field of pediatric hospital medicine is included.

The first text on the subject to focus specifically on the pediatric population, this comprehensive reference collects best practices in the prevention, recognition, diagnosis, and management of complications affecting the head and neck, ear, nose, and throat-addressing medical-, surgical-, and disease-related conditions, as well as situations in critical care treatment and transport.

Entirely updated to reflect modern thinking and protocols, the "Manual of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology" provides concise information needed for the day-to-day management of children with pediatric hematologic and oncologic diseases. The clear style allows readers to make an accurate diagnosis and permits him/her to treat patients even if they have not had extensive previous hematologic or oncologic experience. Pertinent advances in molecular genetics, cytogenetics, immunology, transplantation and biochemistry are the result of 40 years of practical experience by the author in the management of patients and it incorporates various contributors who have had extensive clinical experience. It features numerous tables, flow diagrams, protocols, and algorithms for quick access of essential clinical information necessary for the diagnosis and management of these diseases in children. It is designed as a concise, easy to use guide for medical students, residents, fellows, pediatric hematologists/oncologists, pediatric nurses and nurse practitioners. Much of the practical information contained in this manual is not found in standard textbooks. It presents a straightforward style without any redundant words or references.

This reference discusses state-of-the-art methods for the management of children with conditions affecting the nervous system-providing over 80 chapters that outline direct, logical approaches to numerous pediatric neurologic disorders using clear tables, algorithms, and figures for quick reference to key material.

"Crash Course!" is a revision series for students on system based and integrated courses. An illustrated outline format in bite-sized chunks makes the content easy to absorb. Hints and Tips and Comprehension Check boxes are built-in features designed to make the series student-friendly. A practice exam at the end enables students to assess their level of understanding. "The Basic Science" titles are written by medical students for medical students under faculty supervision, the content focuses on what medical students really need to know. 'The Clinical' titles are written by a senior consultant and a junior doctor who has recent experience of being a student - again making the books as relevant as possible for current medical students