Description
NELSON TEXTBOOK OF PEDIATRICS, 22ND ED
Book Summary
This twenty-second edition of the definitive pediatric textbook offers comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of the specialty. With a practical format of concise chapters and subchapters, it facilitates the rapid location of essential clinical information. It includes more than 60 new chapters that address the relationship between social factors and child health, integrating the latest advances in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. It is an indispensable tool for professionals seeking maximum precision and depth in pediatric patient care.
What is it about?
This work constitutes a comprehensive guide for pediatric practice, from primary care to subspecialization. Its content is structured to provide quick answers to specific clinical problems, with sections dedicated to system-based pathologies, emergencies, neonatology, development, and growth. The novelty of this edition lies in the incorporation of more than 60 chapters that explore how social, economic, and environmental determinants impact child health, an increasingly relevant focus in modern medicine. Each chapter is designed to provide evidence-based information, supported by tables, algorithms, and updated references.
Main Topics
- Diagnosis and management of pediatric diseases by organ system
- Newborn care and neonatal intensive care
- Pediatric urgencies and emergencies
- Influence of social, economic, and environmental factors on child health
- Prevention, vaccination, and health promotion in childhood and adolescence
Who is it recommended for?
It is aimed at practicing pediatricians, pediatric residents, family physicians with an interest in child care, and specialists in other branches who require a reference consultation. It is also an essential work for hospital libraries and medical training centers, as well as for advanced medical students seeking a deep and reliable source of reference.
What this book offers
- Quick access to essential clinical information thanks to its structure of concise chapters and subchapters.
- Content updated with the latest advances in pediatrics, including more than 60 new chapters.
- Comprehensive understanding of the relationship between social determinants and child health, a growing area of development.
- Reliability and authority backed by the history of the Nelson textbook, a global reference in the specialty.
- Complete reference tool for the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of pediatric pathologies.
Technical Specifications
- Author: KLIEGMAN
- Publisher: Elsevier
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: MEDICINE, PEDIATRIC MEDICINE
- Collection: MEDICINE
- Binding: Hardcover
- Edition date: July 2025
- Number of pages: 4768
- Weight: 9999.99 g
Editorial Review
This new edition of Nelson maintains its status as the most complete and rigorous reference work in pediatrics. The inclusion of more than 60 chapters on social factors and child health addresses a growing need in modern clinical practice, providing a broader and more current perspective. Its practical structure and scientific depth make it an essential investment for any professional seeking the highest quality in pediatric diagnosis and treatment.