Concise, readable, and up to date,　Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics, 9th Edition,　provides　the must-know information you need in pediatrics from the name you trust. A readable, full-color format; high-yield, targeted chapters; and thorough content updates ensure　strong coverage of core knowledge　as well as　recent advances in the field. This focused resource is ideal for medical students, pediatric residents, PAs, and nurse practitioners in various educational and practice settings, including pediatric residencies, clerkships, and exams.

Key Features

• Covers normal childhood growth and development, as well as the　diagnosis, management, and prevention　of common pediatric diseases and disorders.

• Contains　new coverage　of COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Vaping-Induced Lung Injury.

• Includes　Pearls for Practitioners　at the end of each section, as well as updated immunization schedules and an expanded discussion of　trauma-informed care.

• Features　well written, high-yield coverage throughout, following COMSEP curriculum guidelines relevant to your pediatric clerkship or rotation.

• Uses a full-color format with images and numerous new tables throughout, so you can　easily visualize complex information.

• Provides　real-world insights　from chapter authors who are also Clerkship Directors, helping you gain the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed both in caring for patients and in preparing for clerkship or in-service examinations.

• 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.

Evolve Instructor site　with an　image and test bank　is available to instructors through their Elsevier sales rep or via request at https://evolve.elsevier.com.

01　Profession of Pediatrics
　　　　　 01 　Population and Culture: The Care of Children in Society
　　　　 　02　Professionalism
　　　　 　03　Ethics and Legal Issues
　　　　 　04　Palliative Care and End-Of-Life Issues
02　Growth & Development
　　　　 05　Normal Growth
　　　　 06　Disorders of Growth
　　　　 07　Normal Development
　　　　 08　Disorders of Development
　　　　 09　Evaluation of the Well Child
　　　　 10　Evaluation of the Child with Special Needs