This book is a handy and necessary resource that reviews the risks of exposure to parasitic illnesses from domestic and international travel with specific relevant information about their transmission, symptoms and treatment.This is Dr. Simon's third "Owners Manual" for parents, grandparents, family members and anyone participating in child care. The series provides information across the spectrum of wellness and health issues for children of all ages, infants to young adults. He has observed that those traveling both domestic and international for school, service or life experience frequently return home ill. They were uninformed about the risks of exposure and illness from parasites acquired by specific travel exposures. This has been an overlooked and neglected area of medicine. On returning home children may be and remain symptom free or have abrupt or acute onset of illness or have symptoms delayed by weeks, months or possibly years after infection started. There may be an unpredictable and variable time between when infection started and symptoms of illness occur.This text is a handy and necessary resource that reviews the risks of exposure to parasitic illnesses from domestic and international travel with specific relevant information about their transmission, symptoms and treatment. The more you learn about parasites, the more it seems like science fiction with different stages and different host at different timings, involving a multistep complex lifecycle. After reading this text you'll never walk barefoot on unpaved grass or soil. You will never eat undercooked, raw, smoked or pickled red or white meat or seafood, or raw aquatic plants. You will not trust FDA regulations allowing a certain level of rodent and insect feces or parts or toxic substances to occur in foods. Yes our foods may have fly eggs, rodent feces and insect parts. They are allowable at certain levels by FDA guidelines that recognizes that these are "natural, unavoidable contaminants" that occur during the growing, processing and packaging of food. The FDA considers certain specified levels of these to be safe and not present a risk for our health. Reading through this text you will find they unfortunately may present a risk for parasitic infections. Yum, yum, chow down!REVIEWS and WORDS OF PRAISEWhat a wonderful guide for parents to understand specific risks and modes of prevention for parasitic infections both in your own backyard and abroad. As a pediatric provider, I am so grateful to have access to the mind of Dr. Simon through this accurate and evidence based resource!--Allison Ward, MSN, CPNP-PCThis book is not only a great resource for parents but also healthcare providers! Although pre-travel vaccinations and medications may greatly decrease one's risk of a travel related illness, we all know that these measures are not foolproof. And, as a care provider, I can readily attest that a concise book like this will help me quickly drill down to the most likely culprit for a patient presenting with illness after recent travel. The handbook also has great information regarding parasitic infections that do not require extensive travel to acquire. Any family with a pet or recreational swims, whether the activity be in a chlorinated pool, freshwater or the ocean, has increased risk for parasitic illness. Arming caregivers and medical providers with anticipatory guidance ensures a healthier family, and if infection does occur, a faster road to recovery.--Erin L. Wilson, APRN, C-PNP Read more

Do you want to walk into NCLEX-PN exam day fully prepared, confident, and ready to pass on your first attempt?This all-in-one study guide gives you everything you need to succeed!Did you know that over half of test-takers struggle with Next Gen case studies because they misinterpret clinical scenarios?Most fail due to time pressure, second-guessing, and knowledge gaps in key nursing concepts.But that won’t be you!This isn’t just another NCLEX-PN book—it’s your step-by-step plan to mastering the exam, applying clinical judgment effectively, and passing with confidence!🎯 Here’s How You’ll Gain the Edge:✔️ Next Gen Mastery Made Simple – Learn how to break down case studies, analyze clinical data, and think like an experienced nurse.📝 Unlimited Exam Practice & Mock Tests – Simulate the real NCLEX-PN with an interactive test simulator that generates unlimited full-length exams, covering all question types to sharpen your reasoning and track progress.📖 400+ Real-World Nursing Scenarios – Covering all exam areas, including patient care, emergency situations, ethics, and pharmacology, to ensure you're fully prepared for the NCLEX-PN.✔️ Exclusive Digital Flashcards – Reinforce your learning with flashcards covering critical NCLEX-PN topics, available instantly inside the book.🧠 Struggling to Memorize? Try Systema-14! – A breakthrough video strategy that helps you master hundreds of flashcards in just 14 days.💊 Master Pharmacology & Dosage Calculations – Break down essential medication administration concepts, IV flow rates, and safe nursing practices to ace this high-stakes exam section.🚑 Crisis & Emergency Nursing Essentials – Build confidence in responding to respiratory distress, cardiac arrest, and life-threatening patient conditions with scenario-based training.⏳ Time-Saving Test Strategies – Master shortcuts to answer confidently, eliminate wrong choices, and manage your time under pressure.🧘 MindShift for Exam Anxiety – A proven video strategy to boost confidence, reduce stress, and stay sharp on exam day.Pass the NCLEX-PN on Your First Try—Without the Guesswork!Ready to become a licensed practical nurse and start your career with confidence?Click BUY NOW and start your journey to success today! Read more

This Certified Pediatric Emergency Nursing audio review book is written and read by the author Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN. This is the first time any of Scott's materials are being offered on audio and this audio presentation is being released before the physical 3rd editionis in print! Unlike most certification review books, this entertaining and informative audio review book ispresented in the "way we really think and talk in the Emergency Department." This 3rd Edition adds directly into the already innovative 2nd edition review book and is designed to reflect the updated Emergency Nurses Association's content outline for the Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN) examination. It will make the review of pediatric emergency nursing much simpler by offering over a thousand multiple choice questions with easy to remember rationales. This engaging and informative audio book offers more than 24 hours of step-by-step pediatricemergency care content and is designed to review essential material for individuals preparing to take and pass the CPEN Exam. Read more

Description: CPEN ® Study Guide includes:Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 2020 review.12 step-by-step study tips for success, and how to best utilize my study guidePhysiology Review to summarize testable content, matched to the August 2023 Blueprint.175 sample questions, with rationales and references to ENPC 6th edition.50-question posttest to assess core knowledge, with rationales and references.100 Critical Thinking questions to ensure your comprehension of the content.Updated February 2024. Read more

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Ever felt overwhelmed during a pediatric clinical rotation? Or frozen in uncertainty when a child's condition suddenly changes?From calculating weight-based medications to recognizing the subtle signs of respiratory distress in infants, pediatric nursing requires specialized knowledge that general nursing education often rushes through. Whether you're a nursing student, new grad, or experienced nurse transitioning to pediatrics, this comprehensive guide transforms complex pediatric concepts into clear, actionable knowledge.Why do seasoned pediatric nurses seem to instinctively know what to do while the rest of us frantically flip through textbooks? They've internalized the patterns and principles that "Pediatrics Made Easy" now puts at your fingertips.This complete pediatric nursing reference includes:-110 essential pediatric nursing topics organized in 10 logical clinical categories-Quick-reference vital signs by age group that eliminate the need for memorizing complex ranges-Simplified explanations of complex conditions like Tetralogy of Fallot, DKA, and increased ICP-Step-by-step procedure guides for pediatric-specific skills from IV insertion to tracheostomy care-At-a-glance medication calculation formulas that reduce dangerous dosing errors-Recognition guides for life-threatening emergencies presented in a rapid assessment format-Family-centered care strategies that improve both outcomes and satisfaction-Child abuse recognition tools that help you fulfill your critical role as patient advocate-Developmental approaches for children with special needs, including autism and Down syndromeReady to transform fear into confidence when caring for pediatric patients?Get "Pediatrics Made Easy" today!Your small patients deserve a nurse who feels prepared—and you deserve a resource that makes that possible. Read more

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"wonderfully honest, vulnerable, insightful, and brilliantly written book." -Amazon Review ★★★★★Imagine holding a baby girl's life in your hands - now imagine she's no bigger than a soda can.Every year, nearly 4 million babies are born in the United States. Most arrive safely and go home with their families in a matter of days. But not all babies come into the world healthy and almost half a million arrive well before they are expected. These newborns need tiny medicine.Told from the first-person perspective, Dr. Chris DeRienzo - a neonatologist, health system leader and frequent keynote speaker - walks readers through the human experience of caring for the world's smallest and sickest patients. Readers will learn the secrets of the NICU, the loneliness that comes with life and death decisions, and the incredibly powerful sense of purpose and triumph that comes with just making it through the night and keeping everyone alive. In the end, this book delivers an insider's view of what it's really like to serve the world's tiniest humans.WHAT READERS ARE SAYING"Tiny Medicine is a wonderfully honest, vulnerable, insightful, and brilliantly written book. I can't recommend it enough" - 5 Star Verified Review"This book is for anyone that is interested in incredible stories abouts urvival against the odds, and the people that ensure that they do" - 5 Star Verified Review Read more

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🚨 Attention Parents: Is Your Child at Risk of Parasites? 🪱Are you worried about your child's health?Noticing unexplained digestive issues, irritability, or even recurring infections?You’re not alone.Shocking fact: Children are more vulnerable to parasitic infections due to their developing immune systems and curious nature. But don’t worry—we’ve got you covered!This is not just a book. It’s your ultimate resource to protect your child’s health naturally and effectively! Why THIS Book is a Game-Changer for Parents:Safe, Natural Solutions: Learn step-by-step how to use age-appropriate natural remedies and prevention techniques tailored specifically for children.Kid-Friendly Hygiene Hacks: Discover practical tips to build habits that protect your child from future infections—no more worrying about daycares or playgrounds.Clear, Science-Backed Guidance: Includes prevention checklists, age-specific protocols, and expert insights so you can act with confidence.Support Your Child’s Immunity: Explore dietary tips and natural remedies to boost your child’s defense system and keep them healthy.Holistic Care: Find emotional support strategies for children undergoing treatments, ensuring the process is comfortable for both parent and child.Home Sanitization Made Easy: Step-by-step cleaning routines to keep your home parasite-free, creating a safer environment for your family.What You’ll Learn:✔️ How to recognize early symptoms of internal and external parasites.✔️ The best age to begin safe and effective parasite cleanses.✔️ Practical prevention tips for schools, daycares, and travel.✔️ Easy-to-follow remedies for common parasites like pinworms, lice, and more.⚠️ Act Now to Protect Your Child’s Health! ⚠️Don’t let parasites compromise your child’s well-being. Take the first step today.📖 Order “Parasite Cleanse for Kids” Now!A healthier, happier, parasite-free life for your child is just one click away! Read more

Focusing on the essential information you need to know when caring for children in the hospital, ICU, emergency department, or subspecialty outpatient clinic, Dr. Andrew J. White’s Washington Manual® of Pediatrics, 3rd Edition, provides concise, high-yield content that reflects recent advances in the field. This practical volume in the Lippincott Manual series presents brief, logical approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of common inpatient pediatric problems, as well as evidence-based references where they are available. It addresses common challenges faced by residents, interns, pediatric hospitalists, and medical students, plus offers practical solutions and expert guidance – all in one portable and user-friendly resource. Includes new chapters on Newborn Nursery, Immunodeficiency, Night Curriculum (how to answer cross-covering calls), Infection Prevention, Child Psychiatry, and Palliative CareCovers growth and nutrition, emergencies, poisonings, newborn medicine, critical care, surgery, adolescent medicine, child maltreatment, allergy and immunology, radiology, sedation, genetic diseases, and much moreContains numerous tables, algorithms, and evidence-based references that keep you up to dateWritten by interns, residents, chief residents, subspecialty fellows, and faculty at St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Washington University in St. LouisThe Washington Manual® is a registered mark belonging to Washington University in St. Louis to which international legal protection applies. The mark is used in this publication by Wolters Kluwer Health under license from Washington University. Enrich Your eBook Reading ExperienceRead directly on your preferred device(s),such as computer, tablet, or smartphone.Easily convert to audiobook,powering your content with natural language text-to-speech. Read more

⭐️ 2025 Feathered Quill Gold/1st Place Award⭐️ 2024 Royal Dragonfly 3x Book Award Winner⭐️ 2024 The BookFest 3x First Place Winner⭐️ 2024 Readers' Favorite Gold Medal Winner⭐️ 2024 Best Book Awards (BBA) Finalist⭐️ 2024 Eric Hoffer Award Winner“A powerful and practical guide for navigating life’s challenges and growing in faith.” ~ The Book CommentaryWhen Tracy A. Ripley’s child is diagnosed with a congenital heart defect (CHD), her world is turned upside down. Written with raw honesty and deep emotion, Prayerful Warrior Mom offers invaluable strategies, compassion, and spiritual encouragement for working mothers balancing a thriving career while navigating the heart-wrenching challenges of caring for a child facing a medical crisis.In this transformative journey of faith, Tracy shares how she juggled the pressures of a high-level finance career while fiercely advocating for her son battling CHD. Her journey overcoming adversity through faith, resilience, and assertiveness offers lessons for all women facing life’s toughest trials.Inside this inspirational memoir, you’ll find:Strategies for Career Moms: Discover practical methods to set boundaries, protect personal time, and manage professional responsibilities while caring for a sick child.Resilience and Balance: Learn how to maintain fulfillment and balance amidst chaos and career demands.The Path to Forgiveness: Gain insights on releasing guilt and embracing the healing power of forgiveness.Faith-Based Guidance: Find solace in surrendering burdens to God and trusting in His divine plan.Empowering Techniques: Focus on what you can control, seek support, and advocate assertively for your family.Prayerful Warrior Mom is more than a memoir; it’s a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the triumph of faith over fear. Tracy’s candid reflections and unwavering faith offer a lifeline to anyone facing life’s uncertainties, especially those juggling a career while advocating for a child’s health.Whether you're a parent enduring a child’s health crisis or a professional woman seeking renewed hope, this book will inspire and uplift you to find balance, resilience, and strength in faith.Experience the emotional depth and spiritual richness of Prayerful Warrior Mom, hailed as "a message of hope" (Readers’ Favorite) that will leave you awestruck by the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of prayer.Don’t miss out on this compelling journey of faith, courage, and the discovery of purpose amidst adversity. Order your copy today and embark on a journey that will touch your heart and inspire your soul. Read more

As we enter the operating room, the mother embraces me tightly. "I'm entrusting her to you," she says. She notices the hint of a tear in my eye. Her daughter's life is quite literally in our hands; there's no other way to put it. "Scalpel for Dreznik," Dr. Dlugy commands, as we stand before an abdomen distended by the tumor. "Make the incision."In a sensitive way yet sharp as a surgeon's knife, Dr. Dreznik, a pediatric surgeon, describes the most special, emotional, and overwhelming stories of life, illnesses and death.It's the world in which one of the most beautiful missions of humanity is carried out - healing infants, children, and teenagers from severe illnesses, tumors, road accidents, and congenital defects.This is an unforgettable book that fascinatingly describes the history of medicine and pediatric surgery along with real and thrilling stories from the operating room.When dealing with one of the most demanding professions, a deep understanding of its fundamentals is required. However, more than that, a deep introspection is necessary, looking into the principles that define what a good doctor is and, furthermore, what a good person is, and how these principles should always be in front of our eyes.This book is the second in the "Surgeon’s Life" trilogy following the first best-selling book in the series, "And the Night Has Yet to Come." Read more

How do you succeed when it feels like the world is against you?Dr. Bishop is an ER doctor whose childhood was filled with adversity and abuse. He experienced racism within his own race, which played a huge role in his own growth and taught him to survive in a primarily white world. Dr. Bishop speaks of Life One Breath Away from the many experiences working in the emergency department and how that has impacted his life.Life begins with one breath when you are born and ends with one breath when you die. Read more

A memoir both bittersweet and inspiring by an American pediatric oncologist who spent seven years in Jerusalem treating children—Israeli Jews, Muslims, and Christians, and Palestinian Arabs from the West Bank and Gaza—who had all been diagnosed with cancer. In 2007, Elisha Waldman, a New York–based doctor in his mid-thirties, was offered his dream job: attending physician at Jerusalem’s Hadassah Medical Center. He had gone to medical school in Israel and spent time there as a teenager; now he was going to give something back to the land he loved. But in the wake of a financial crisis at the hospital, Waldman, with considerable regret, left Hadassah in 2014 and returned to the United States. This Narrow Space is his poignant memoir of seven years that were filled with a deep sense of accomplishment but also with frustration when regional politics got in the way of his patients’ care, and with tension over the fine line he had to walk when the religious traditions of some of his patients’ families made it difficult for him to give those children the care he felt they deserved. Navigating the baffling Israeli bureaucracy, the ever-present threat of full-scale war, and the cultural clashes that sometimes spilled into his clinic, Waldman learned to be content with small victories: a young patient whose disease went into remission, brokenhearted parents whose final hours with their child were made meaningful and comforting. Waldman also struggled with his own questions of identity and belief, and with the intractable conflict between Israelis and Palestinians that had become a fact of his daily life. What he learned about himself, about the complex country that he was now a part of, and about the brave and endearing children he cared for—whether they were from Rehavia, Me’ah She’arim, Ramallah, or Gaza City—will move and challenge readers everywhere. Read more

This comprehensive book is designed to help pediatric health professionals of all disciplines gain understanding and skill in how to approach and treat children's pain, and how to help children make sense of and deal with their own pain. Pain is the most common reason for children to seek a medical consultation - and sometimes a common reason for avoiding it. Unaddressed fears and anxiety complicate pain management and recovery. A central theme in this book is the examination of children's fears and anxieties that accompany their need for pain relief, and the communication skills and words that can help calm these fears. This book is addressed to all disciplines, in its valuing of the professional-patient relationship and in the language used to allay anxiety, address fears and promote relief and well-being. It is organized into three parts:Part I explores our scientific understanding of pain as a part of children's development. Part II explores pain treatments themselves, their efficacies and how to combine them for therapeutic impact. Part III uses this understanding to help translate knowledge into clinical practice in three domains of pediatric medicine: the physicians' practice, the dental practice, and in the hospital. This volume also includes contributions by Dr. Jonathan Kuttner, on the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of pain, Dr. Carl von Baeyer on pain assessment, and Drs Stefan Freidrichsdorf and Helen Karl on the pharmacological management of pain.Without doubt, this volume will stand as the "bible" on pediatric pain management for years to come. Read more

First published in 1968, The Battered Child quickly became a landmark work. Our awareness of child abuse today is due in no small part to the remarkable impact of its first and subsequent editions.The new edition of this classic text continues the legacy. While updating and significantly adding to previous editions, the fifth edition retains the multidisciplinary and comprehensive approach that initially set the work apart. This new edition contains chapters from professionals in such diverse fields as pediatrics, psychiatry, legal studies, and social work that reflect the past decade's extraordinary advances in research and techniques. Twenty of the book's 30 chapters are entirely new, while the remaining material has been extensively revised. Part I provides a historical overview of child abuse and neglect as well as background material on the cultural, psychiatric, social, economic, and legal contexts of child maltreatment. Part II discusses the processes of assessing cases of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse and neglect from the unique perspectives of all the professionals involved, including teachers, pediatricians, and social workers. Part III describes intervention and treatment, focusing on legal issues, investigative procedures, and therapeutic processes, while Part IV addresses prevention and policy issues.Previous editions of The Battered Child have earned the labels of "a classic" and a "Bible." With its up-to-date information, unequaled scope, and contributions from experts on every aspect of child abuse, the fifth edition of this cornerstone text is even more essential to the field than its predecessors."Comprehensive and up-to-date."—David Cottrell, British Journal of Psychiatry"A valuable contribution to the field of abuse and neglect"—Prasanna Nair, Journal of the American Medical Association Read more

This educational guide provides a much-needed subspeciality-specific learning resource for pediatric hospital medicine. Featuring 50 of the most commonly presenting topics encountered by pediatric hospitalists, this book brings readers into the morning meeting and walks them through patient presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and resolution, providing realistic examples in an engaging case-based format.This book is designed to supplement the educational experience of trainees during their inpatient pediatrics rotation, and its versatility allows it to be used as an educational guide to lead learning sessions or as an individual resource or study guide. Each chapter dives into an individual case that is titled with a fictitious patient name, often related to the case topic, which provides a helpful memory tool for learners. Each case includes a Documentation Tips section, designed to ensure accurate and clear communication across the interdisciplinary team that cares for hospitalized children, as well as Clinical Pearls summarizing the main chapter take-aways.Back to Basics boxes are included in cases as needed, to serve as a refresher of examination techniques, laboratory test result analysis, or other foundational information related to the cases.In addition, Health Equity Focus boxes related to social determinants of health are featured throughout the book to help clinicians recognize and address potential inequities in care.  Read more

Patients don’t present with a disease; they present with symptoms.  Using a practical, symptom-based organization, Nelson Pediatric Symptom-Based Diagnosis: Common Diseases and their Mimics, 2nd Edition, offers authoritative guidance on differential diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders in children and adolescents, and covers the symptoms you’re likely to see in practice, their mimics, and uncommon disorders. Drs. Robert M. Kliegman, Heather Toth, Brett J. Bordini, and Donald Basel walk you through what to consider and how to proceed when faced with common symptoms such as cough, fever, headache, autistic-like behaviors, chronic pain, chest pain, gait disturbances, and much more.Begins with a presenting symptom and leads you through differential diagnosis and a concise review of treatment recommendations. Contains more than a dozen new topics including Disease Mimics: An Approach to Undiagnosed Diseases, Autistic-like Behaviors, Shock, Hypertension, Neurocognitive and Developmental Regression, Chronic Pain, Hypertonicity, Movement Disorders, Hypermobility, and more. Features a new focus on symptoms of rarer diseases that are mimics of more common diseases. Offers a user-friendly approach to Altered Mental Status such as coma and other CNS disorders, with numerous clinically useful tables and figures to guide clinical decision making in various care settings. Uses a highly templated format for easy reference and quick answers to clinical questions, with the same consistent presentation in each chapter: History, Physical Examination, Diagnosis (including laboratory tests), Imaging, Diagnosis, and Treatment. Includes numerous full-color illustrations, algorithms, tables, and "red flags" to aid differential diagnosis. Serves as an ideal companion to Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st Edition. Content in this book is referenced and linked electronically to the larger text, providing easy access to full background and evidence-based treatment and management content when you own both references. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.  Read more