Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics

Concise, readable, and up to date, Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics, 9th Edition, provides the must-know information you need in pediatrics from the name you trust. A readable, full-color format; high-yield, targeted chapters; and thorough content updates ensure strong coverage of core knowledge as well as recent advances in the field.  This focused resource is ideal for medical students, pediatric  residents, PAs, and nurse practitioners in various educational and  practice settings, including pediatric residencies, clerkships, and  exams. 

• Covers normal childhood growth and development, as well as the diagnosis, management, and prevention of common pediatric diseases and disorders.
• Contains new coverage of COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Vaping-Induced Lung Injury.
• Includes Pearls for Practitioners at the end of each section, as well as updated immunization schedules and an expanded discussion of trauma-informed care. 
• Features well written, high-yield coverage throughout, following COMSEP curriculum guidelines relevant to your pediatric clerkship or rotation.
• Uses a full-color format with images and numerous new tables throughout, so you can easily visualize complex information.
• Provides real-world insights from chapter authors who are also Clerkship Directors, helping you gain  the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed both in caring for  patients and in preparing for clerkship or in-service examinations.