Clinical Handbook of Pediatric Gastroenterology

Clinical Handbook of Pediatric Gastroenterology is a pocket handbook written to meet the needs of both newcomers as well as veteran providers of children with gastroenterology and nutritional problems. Composed of 21 chapters, the initial chapters address the more common conditions seen in patients and are organized in a framework designed to provide key assessment features, diagnostic tools, and treatment options. Clinical pearls and key resources draw on the practical experience of our contributing authors, who are nursing experts in their specialty areas. The final chapters present key background information on diagnostic studies, medications, and nutritional aspects that provide a basis for the therapies used in the practice of pediatric gastroenterology. This book is an essential reference for pediatric gastroenterology health care providers! Benefits Written especially for care providers of children with gastroenterology and nutrition issues. Pocket sized for handy reference. Presented in table formats to make the essential information easy to find and easy to read. Convenient access to key assessment features, diagnostic tools, and treatment options. Clinical pearls and lists of recommended resources from nursing experts in their specialty areas. Key background information on diagnostic studies, medications, and nutritional aspects of therapies. Contents Abdominal Pain Allergic Conditions of the Gastrointestinal Tract Celiac Disease Constipation and Encopresis Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Diarrhea Failure to Thrive Gastroesophageal Reflux Gastrointestinal Bleeding The A, B, and C of Hepatitis in Children Inflammatory Bowel Disease Pediatric Liver Disease Childhood Obesity Pancreatitis Short Bowel Syndrome Pediatric GI Transplant Diagnostic Studies GI Medications Nutrition in PediatricGastroenterology Feeding tubes Growth Charts