This is the most current and concise text in general pediatrics! Thoroughly revised every two years, this complete reference for students and practitioners provides up-to-date clinical information on the inpatient medical care of children. Presented in an easy-to-use, readable format, this authoritative resource emphasizes ambulatory care, acute critical care, and the practical approach to pediatric disorders. This timely, clinically focused text is the ideal reference for current answers to day-to-day questions in pediatrics.