Pocket Reference for Pediatric Primary Care

This handy book is a practical, portable reference designed for the busy nurse practitioner. Used on its own, or as a companion to the in-depth reference, Burns: PEDIATRIC PRIMARY CARE, SECOND EDITION, it provides quick access to the most common information found in pediatric practice including normal growth and development, health promotion, and the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Numerous tables provide user-friendly guidelines for differential diagnosis, treatment options, and comparisons of disorders for easy reference

Illustrations help the user understand of concepts crucial for any pediatric nursing setting

Appendices include norms for drug dosages, growth, and laboratory values

Written by nurse practitioners for nurse practitioners, the content covers the scope of practice for the pediatric nurse practitioner