Dermatology
Pediatric dermatologic disease is commonly encountered and can be the first clinical sign of systemic disease. It is important to have an understanding of dermatology as one may have limited access to a pediatric dermatologist. Disease can range from tran
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Pediatric Board Study Guide A Last Minute Review Second Edition
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Pediatric Board Study Guide
Osama I. Naga Editor
Pediatric Board Study Guide A Last Minute Review Second Edition
Editor Osama I. Naga, MD Department of Pediatrics Paul L. Foster School of Medicine Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, TX USA
ISBN 978-3-030-21266-7 ISBN 978-3-030-21267-4 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-21267-4 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
I owe my deepest gratitude to the contributors whose expertise helped bring this pediatric resource to life. To all the pediatricians who keep on learning for the sake of the children!
Preface
The Pediatric Board Study Guide: A Last Minute Review provides the core material needed to pass the General Pediatrics Certifying Examination by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) and to meet the requirements required for the ABP Maintenance of Certification. This book contains a total of 33 chapters; the first 31 chapters discuss all aspects of pediatric medicine and are all updated according to the most recent content specifications provided by the ABP. Chapter 32 reviews common pediatric radiology cases, while Chapter 33, the final chapter, consists of high-yield last minute review cases. The second edition is notably more comprehensive and detailed than the first. Improvements over the previous edition include more illustrations and added chapters. Each chapter has been either written or reviewed by an expert in that specific field from a top academic institution in the United States. New chapters include Sports Medicine, Nutrition, Fluids and Electrolytes, Ethics, Patient Safety
