Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics - 9781437706437

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. A user-friendly full-color format and online access via Student Consult facilitate study and expedite reference.

For Students:

• Concise text, a full-color design, high-yield tables, and numerous images provide an effective overview of pediatrics.








• Online access via Student Consult lets you study in more versatile, flexible ways and enhances your understanding with extra content and features.








• Edited by the same authorities responsible for the Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, the most used and recognizable clinical reference in pediatrics.

For Faculty:

• Evolve Resources online include a high-resolution image bank with all the illustrations, figures and tables from the book, as well as a test bank.