Libri di AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS

Clinical practice guidelines have long provided physicians with a scientific-based decision-making tool for managing common pediatric conditions. Policy statements issued and endorsed by the AAP are designed to be quick reference for the AAP position on child health care issues. Updated for 2005, this comprehensive book and CD-ROM resource gives you easy access to important clinical and policy information. The book includes complete AAP clinical practice guidelines; current policy statements and clinical and technical reports. The CD-ROM builds on the content of the book by including full-text versions of all AAP policy statements and complete clinical practice guidelines including endorsed guidelines and policies.

This updated and expanded new edition presents the latest policies and practice guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in a single reference. Designed to guide community hospital and medical center professionals involved in the care of pregnant women and their fetuses and neonates, the easy-to-use text offers a variety of information to enhance the coordination of perinatal care and services. New and reorganized material included in the 5th Edition New chapter specifically focused on neonates New information on vaginal birth after cesarean delivery, HIV, newborn hearing screening, breastfeeding, and other current topics Maternal postpartum care now combined with intrapartum careon Maternal and newborn nutrition now treated in separate chapters

This resource is designed for physicians interested in reducing antibiotic use without compromizing patient care. It features six articles which examine scientific studies on reducing antibiotic overuse. Topics include antibiotic prescribing for children with colds and bronchitis.

This guide has been developed jointly by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and is designed for use by all personnel involved in the care of pregnant women, their foetuses, and their neonates.