6th edition. — Saunders, 2011. — 832 p. — ISBN 978-1-4377-0643-7.
Considered the resource of choice for pediatric residencies, clerkships, and exams, Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics provides comprehensive, yet concise and accessible guidance on normal childhood growth and development, as well as the diagnosis, management, and prevention of common pediatric diseases and disorders. Edited by Drs. Karen Marcdante, Robert M. Kliegman, Hal B. Jenson, and Richard E. Behrman, this edition's content was specifically developed in accordance with the 2009 curriculum guidelines of the Council on Medical Student Education in Pediatrics. It also includes many new and improved clinical photographs and images for enhanced visual reference.
The Profession of Pediatrics
Growth and Development
Behavioral Disorders
Psychiatric Disorders
Psychosocial Issues
Pediatric Nutrition and Nutritional Disorders
Fluids and Electrolytes
The Acutely Ill or Injured Child
Human Genetics and Dysmorphology
Metabolic Disorders
Fetal and Neonatal Medicine
Adolescent Medicine
Immunology
Allergy
Rheumatic Diseases of Childhood
Infectious Diseases
The Digestive System
The Respiratory System
The Cardiovascular System
Hematology
Oncology
Nephrology and Urology
Endocrinology
Neurology
Dermatology
Orthopedics