Nelson Pediatrics Board Review

Name: Nelson Pediatrics Board Review
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ISBN: 9780323934190

Certification and Recertification

by Terry Dean Jr., Louis M. Bell

2nd Edition

Publisher: Elsevier UK

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Print ISBN	9780323934190
eText ISBN	9780323934374
Publisher	Elsevier UK
Publishing Year	2025
Edition	2nd Edition
Language	English
Pages	864

The 2nd Edition of Nelson Pediatrics Board Review delivers a structured general pediatrics textbook designed for residents and physicians preparing for board examinations. Edited by Dr. Terry Dean Jr. and Dr. Louis M. Bell, the text aligns directly with the American Board of Pediatrics general pediatrics content outline to guide study for certification and recertification.

The material synthesizes essential medical knowledge into clear thematic arcs across pediatric subspecialties. Core chapters encompass cardiology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, nephrology, hematology, and infectious diseases, while also addressing emergency medicine, trauma, allergy, immunology, and metabolic disorders. Initial chapters establish foundational test-taking strategies to help candidates manage exam format and timing.

A primary practical feature of this volume is its inclusion of 1,000 interactive, mobile-optimized, board-style questions accompanied by detailed explanatory answers. This active review format provides residents and practicing pediatricians with target support for identifying knowledge gaps and reviewing core pediatric concepts prior to examination day.

Chapter 1: Maximizing Test Performance: Effective Study and Test-Taking Strategies
Chapter 2: Atopic Diseases
Chapter 3: Allergies, Anaphylaxis, and Drug Reactions
Chapter 4: Selected Topics in Allergy
Chapter 5: Clinical Approach to Common Cardiac Complaints
Chapter 6: Structural Heart Disease
Chapter 7: Acquired Heart Disease
Chapter 8: Selected Topics in Cardiology
Chapter 9: Neonatal Skin Disorders
Chapter 10: Dermatologic Emergencies
Chapter 11: Infectious Dermatology
Chapter 12: Selected Topics in Dermatology
Chapter 13: Shock
Chapter 14: BRUE, SIDS, and Cardiopulmonary Arrest
Chapter 15: Pediatric Trauma
Chapter 16: Bites, Stings, and Wounds
Chapter 17: Heat-Related Illnesses and Pediatric Drowning
Chapter 18: Toxicology
Chapter 19: Selected Topics in Emergency Medicine
Chapter 20: Hyperglycemia and Hypoglycemia
Chapter 21: Differences of Sexual Development and Pubertal Development
Chapter 22: Growth Disorders
Chapter 23: Thyroid Disorders
Chapter 24: Disorders of Calcium Homeostasis
Chapter 25: Adrenal Disorders
Chapter 26: Endocrine Dysnatremias
Chapter 27: Selected Topics in Endocrinology
Chapter 28: Clinical Approach to Emesis and Diarrhea
Chapter 29: Clinical Approach to Gastrointestinal Bleed
Chapter 30: Esophageal and Gastric Disorders
Chapter 31: Intestinal Disorders
Chapter 32: Hepatobiliary Disorders and Liver Failure
Chapter 33: Pancreatic Disorders
Chapter 34: Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
Chapter 35: Selected Topics in Genetics and Dysmorphology
Chapter 36: Anemia and Erythrocyte Disorders
Chapter 37: Platelet Disorders and Coagulopathies
Chapter 38: Selected Topics in Hematology
Chapter 39: Clinical Approach to Suspected Immune Deficiency
Chapter 40: Phagocyte Disorders
Chapter 41: Humoral and Combined Immunodeficiencies
Chapter 42: Selected Topics in Immunology
Chapter 43: Clinical Approach to Common Infectious Disease Complaints
Chapter 44: Bacteria
Chapter 45: Viruses
Chapter 46: Fungi, Worms, and Parasites
Chapter 47: Therapeutic Agents in Infectious Diseases
Chapter 48: Clinical Approach to Suspected Metabolic Disorders
Chapter 49: Overview of Metabolic Disorders
Chapter 50: Management of Fluids and Electrolytes
Chapter 51: Clinical Approach to Acid-Base Disturbances
Chapter 52: Clinical Approach to Common Complaints in Nephrology
Chapter 53: Nephritic and Nephrotic Syndromes
Chapter 54: Selected Topics in Nephrology
Chapter 55: Pediatric Neurologic Assessment
Chapter 56: Altered Mental Status and Headache
Chapter 57: Seizures
Chapter 58: Weakness and Ataxia
Chapter 59: Congenital Malformations of the Central Nervous System
Chapter 60: Selected Topics in Neurology
Chapter 61: Hematologic Malignancies
Chapter 62: Neuroblastoma and Brain Tumors
Chapter 63: Solid Tumors
Chapter 64: Selected Topics in Oncology
Chapter 65: Clinical Approach to Common Ophthalmologic Complaints
Chapter 66: Disorders of Eye Alignment and Movement
Chapter 67: Disorders of the External Eye and Anterior Segment
Chapter 68: Disorders of the Posterior Segment
Chapter 69: Disorders of the Ear and Audition
Chapter 70: Disorders of the Nose and Sinuses
Chapter 71: Disorders of the Oropharynx and Neck
Chapter 72: Selected Topics in Orthopedics
Chapter 73: Clinical Approach to Common Pulmonologic Complaints
Chapter 74: Neonatal Lung Disorders
Chapter 75: Disorders of the Upper Airway
Chapter 76: Disorders of the Lower Airway
Chapter 77: Parenchymal Lung Disease
Chapter 78: Systemic Diseases With Pulmonary Involvement
Chapter 79: Selected Topics in Psychiatry
Chapter 80: Clinical Approach to Arthritis
Chapter 81: Inflammatory Arthritis
Chapter 82: Systemic Autoimmune Diseases
Chapter 83: Selected Topics in Rheumatology
Chapter 84: Disorders of the Kidney, Collecting System/Ureters, Bladder, and Urethra
Chapter 85: Disorders of the Male Genital System
Chapter 86: Nutrition
Chapter 87: Immunizations
Chapter 88: Preventive Pediatrics
Chapter 90: Normal Development and Disorders of Cognition, Language, and Learning
Chapter 91: Child Abuse and Neglect
Chapter 92: Social Determinants of Health
Chapter 93: Menstrual Disorders and Hormonal Contraception
Chapter 94: Infectious Diseases of the Genital Tract
Chapter 95: Selected Topics in Gynecology
Chapter 96: Selected Topics in Adolescent Medicine
Chapter 97: Selected Topics in Prenatal Medicine and Obstetrics
Chapter 98: Clinical Epidemiology
Chapter 99: Ethics
Chapter 100: Patient Safety and Quality Improvement