Description

by J. Dartiguelongue, J. Cheistwer, D Montero

Pediatric internal medicine is the subspecialty responsible for the comprehensive care and thorough follow-up of hospitalized patients. The pediatric internist must understand and integrate the different aspects of the patient in each clinical setting in order to guide diagnostic and therapeutic processes. Pediatric Internal Medicine is the first book to exclusively address a broad and distinguished selection of topics that comprise the subspecialty, chosen according to their frequency, relevance, and complexity. Diagnostic and therapeutic strategies are described from a rational and stepwise perspective, based on the best available evidence and in accordance with national and international standards, while also providing the necessary tools to adequately resolve the vast majority of clinical situations encountered in the hospital setting. Furthermore, a detailed guide to essential practices and procedures for the pediatric internist is presented. The book is structured in 15 sections and an appendix with a total of 91 chapters, which describe the pathophysiological, clinical, and epidemiological aspects of each condition with a practical and up-to-date approach. Some of the topics covered in detail include: Hydroelectrolytic and acid-base imbalances. Volume replacement strategies, blood components and blood products. Emergency management, nutritional aspects, and metabolic, infectious, clinical-surgical, and organ and system disorders. Chronic and oncohematological diseases, pain management, and clinical care of the transplant patient. Frequent and relevant pediatric conditions related to compromised distal oxygen supply and systemic inflammation, presented in an original way based on their clinical and pathophysiological aspects. Communication within healthcare teams and patient safety.