Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics

Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics, 9th Edition offers a concise, readable, and up-to-date overview of pediatric medicine, combining trusted authority with high-yield content for learners and practitioners. Designed for medical students, pediatric residents, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, this edition emphasizes both core pediatric knowledge and recent advances, supporting effective learning during clerkships, residencies, and exams.

Key Features

• Comprehensive coverage of normal growth and development, and the diagnosis, management, and prevention of common pediatric diseases and disorders.
• Includes new material on COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and vaping-induced lung injury.
• Pearls for Practitioners highlight essential clinical insights at the end of each section.
• Updated immunization schedules and an expanded discussion of trauma-informed care.
• High-yield, well-written chapters aligned with COMSEP curriculum guidelines for clerkships and rotations.
• Full-color format with images and numerous new tables for easy visualization of complex information.
• Real-world insights from chapter authors who are also Clerkship Directors, providing practical guidance for patient care and exam preparation.