Step-Up to Pediatrics

Outline format, high-yield-yet-comprehensive review of pediatric pathophysiology and clinical information, written specifically as a guide for third year medical, PA, or NP students during their pediatrics rotation. Key features include Quick Hits margin notes to highlight key points and a set of 100 "end-of-book” exam questions offered in both print and as a free iPhone app to accompany the text. A website on thePoint offers full text online, plus an image bank, and possible online or mobile video clips or audio clips (ie, heart sounds).

Table of Contents

1. Diseases of the Cardiovascular System

2. Disease of the Pulmonary System

3. Diseases of the Gastrointestinal System

4. Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases

5. Neurologic Disorders

6. Rheumatologic Disorders and Orthopedic Conditions

7. Diseases of the Renal and Genitourinary System

8. Fluids and Electrolytes

9. Hematologic and Oncologic Diseases

10. Infectious Diseases

11. Allergic and Immunologic Disorders

12. Dermatologic Conditions

13. Diseases Unique to Adolescent Medicine

14. Diseases Unique to the Newborn

15. Developmental and Behavioral Disorders

16. Dysmorphology and Genetic Disorders

17. Ophthalmologic Disorders

18. Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Toxicology, and Child Abuse

19. Diseases of the Ear, Nose and Throat

Appendix: Epidemiology and Biostatistics