The Hospital for Sick Children Handbook of Pediatrics, 12th Edition is a practical, pocket-sized reference that has been trusted for over 50 years by clinicians caring for children. Fully revised, it provides succinct, evidence-based guidance on the diagnosis and management of pediatric patients, integrating the expertise of staff pediatricians, specialists, residents, and fellows from one of the world’s leading pediatric hospitals. Its accessible format supports rapid decision-making in everyday practice and urgent clinical situations.
Key Features
- Concise, evidence-based guidance for diagnosis and management of pediatric conditions
- Fully updated 12th edition with new chapters on mental health, technology, and medical complexity
- Six-chapter Acute Care section offering quick reference for pediatric emergencies
- Abundant algorithms to aid bedside diagnosis and management
- Includes essential reference information: normal vital signs, laboratory reference values by age, common equations, and resuscitation drug dosages
- Practical pocket-sized format for use by medical students, residents, pediatricians, family physicians, emergency clinicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary practitioners
- Designed for rapid access to key clinical information in both routine and urgent pediatric care scenarios
