It has been more than 20 years (and in the interim one Phillies and two Red Sox World Series championships) since the publication of the initial Pediatric Secrets. With this new edition, we strove to continue the principles of past editions by incorporating topics and questions about common (and less common) pediatric issues that are discussed every day in inpatient and outpatient settings. It is a constant dialogue involving pathophysiology, diagnosis, and therapy that leads to greater understanding. We have again tried to highlight major areas in pediatrics that remain controversial and less clearly defined.
We thank the chapter authors for their diligence in revising and updating, particularly in more novel aspects of pediatric medicine. We are very grateful to Andrea Vosburgh of Elsevier for her thoughtful suggestions, attention to detail, and patience with deadlines. We have watched our own families grow, and in some cases begin families of their own, during the span of these editions. To Helene, Allison, Mitchell, Jessica, and Gregory Polin and to Nina, Erin, Cara, and Grace Ditmar, thank you for providing a lifetime of support and for continuing to leave the light on for us.
Since the publication of our last edition, Dr. Jean Cortner has passed away. Dr. Cortner was physician-in-chief at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia from 1974 until 1986. He was a mentor, colleague, and friend, as well as a consummate physician with intellectual verve, genuine compassion, and remarkable insight. He is very much missed. We dedicate this 5th edition of Pediatric Secrets to his memory.
- The Authors -
Key Features
- Stay current with the proven question and answer format of the highly acclaimed Secrets Series.
- Master all common conditions and their treatments.
- Identify key facts and secrets using the Top 100 Secrets section.
- Review material quickly thanks to bulleted lists, tables, and short answers.
- Apply pearls, tips, memory aids, and "secrets" from experts in the field.
New to this edition
- Stay current on the latest standards in pediatric care thanks to extensive updates throughout the text.
- Consult the book wherever you go thanks to the portable size that fits in your lab coat pocket.
- Find information easily using the two-color page layout, "Key Points" boxes, and a highly detailed index.
Contents
- Top 100 Secrets
- 1. Adolescent Medicine
- 2. Behavior and Development
- 3. Cardiology
- 4. Dermatology
- 5. Emergency Medicine
- 6. Endocrinology
- 7. Gastroenterology
- 8. Genetics
- 9. Hematology
- 10. Immunology
- 11. Infectious Diseases
- 12. Neonatology
- 13. Nephrology
- 14. Neurology
- 15. Oncology
- 16. Orthopedics
- 17. Pulmonology
- 18. Rheumatology
About the Authors
- Richard Polin, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons; Vice Chairman for Clinical and Academic Affairs; Director, Division of Neonatology, Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of New York, New York, New York.
- Mark Ditmar, MD, Director, AtlantiCare/duPont Pediatric Hospitalist Program, AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey; Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Product Details
- Paperback: 640 pages
- Publisher: Mosby; 5 edition (September 24, 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0323065619
- ISBN-13: 978-0323065610
- Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.2 x 1.2 inches
List Price: $39.95