The second edition of Hutchison's Paediatrics has been fully updated to present a comprehensive guide to the complete field of paediatrics.

The renowned author and editor team from the UK, Asia and the USA, provide practical advice on the diagnosis, investigation techniques and treatment of a wide range of childhood disorders, both surgical and non surgical, including haematological, endocrine, urinary and ophthalmological.

Four new chapters discuss paediatric rehabilitation, prescribing for children, child abuse and neglect, and practical paediatric procedures. Summaries of clinical findings and treatment results have also been included.

This new edition includes more than 900 colour images and illustrations.

Key Points

" Fully updated and extended, new edition presenting practical advice on diagnosis, investigation and treatment of childhood disorders

" Covers broad spectrum of conditions in all parts of the body and includes four new chapters

" Summaries of clinical findings and treatment results included

" International author and editor team from UK, USA and Asia

" More than 900 colour images and illustrations

" Previous edition published 2008

Table of Contents

1. Paediatric History and Examination
2. Growth and Development
3. Neonatal Paediatrics
4. Paediatric Genetics
5. Nutrition
6. Respiratory Disorders
7. Gastroenterology and Hepatology
8. Paediatric Cardiology
9. Care of the Paediatric Surgical Patient
10. Neonatal Surgery
11. General Paediatric Surgery
12. Paediatric Urology
13. Paediatric Oncology
14. Dermatology
15. Haematological Disorders
16. Paediatric Rheumatology
17. The Urinary System
18. Diseases of Nervous System
19. Accidental Poisoning in Childhood
20. Endocrine Disorders
21. Paediatric Orthopaedics
22. Paediatric Dentistry
23. Immunity and Allergy
24. Immunisation Against Infectious Diseases
25. Infectious Diseases
26. Paediatric Ophthalmology
27. Haematological Investigations in Children
28. Biochemical and Microbiological Investigations in Paediatrics
29. Paediatric Emergencies
30. Disorders of Emotion and Behaviour
31. Paediatric Radiology
32. Paediatric Maxillofacial Surgery
33. A Prescription for Play
34. Paediatric Rehabilitation
35. Prescribing for Children
36. Child Abuse and Neglect-How do We Protect these Children?
37. Practical Paediatric Procedures