Pediatrics

Pediatrics covers all major topics in pediatric rehabilitation and is comprised of three sections. The first focuses on diagnostic considerations and testing, followed by a comprehensive section on pediatric diseases and complications, and closes with a section on special issues highlighting Pediatrics: Rehabilitation Medicine Quick Reference provides the necessary knowledge the busy practitioner needs to deliver quality rehabilitative care to pediatric patients. Addressing more than 100 varied topics presented in a consistent two-page format for maximum clinical utility, this nuts and bolts resource is organized in three sections. The first reviews diagnostic considerations and testing, while the final section highlights special considerations such as aging with pediatric-onset disability and polytrauma. The bulk of the book provides an alphabetically arranged catalog of the diverse diseases, injuries, complications and other problems commonly seen by practitioners who work to restore function to children with disabilities. Every entry is standardized for quick look-up in the office or clinic, and features description, etiology, risk factors, clinical features, natural history, diagnosis, red flags, treatment, prognosis, helpful hints and suggested readings. Features of Rehabilitation Medicine Quick Reference series titles include: *