Most Popular Books by American Academy of Pediatrics

This resource is designed for physicians interested in reducing antibiotic use without compromizing patient care. It features six articles which examine scientific studies on reducing antibiotic overuse. Topics include antibiotic prescribing for children with colds, upper respiratory tract infections, and bronchitis; parents' and physicians' views on antibiotics; and parent-directed materials on infection prevention strategies. The text includes a report of a seminar co-sponsored by the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and the AAP, and contributors include members of the Childhood and Respiratory Disease Branch of the CDC.

Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP), Fourth Edition is an evidence-based resource of essential medical content for the assessment and management of infants and children in the field. This respected and ground-breaking program paired physicians and EMS providers together to ensure the content reflects current best practices and the realities of the field. Developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, PEPP is designed to give prehospital professionals the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to effectively assess and manage pediatric patients. PEPP combines world-class content with engaging features and an interactive course to truly prepare prehospital professionals to care for pediatric patients. The Fourth Edition Includes: A new chapter on Behavioral Emergencies A top-flight EMS author team working with AAP physician reviewers to ensure exceptional medical content with a focus on how it is applied in the “streets” New procedures on tourniquet application and intranasal medication administration Features Include: The Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT) represents the essence of the PEPP patient assessment method, which includes assessing appearance, work of breathing, and circulation to the skin. The Patient Assessment Flowchart provides students with an easy-to-understand reference of the pediatric patient assessment process. Case Studies provide an opportunity for students to apply the foundational knowledge presented in the chapter and strengthen their critical-thinking skills. Procedures provide step-by-step explanations and visual summaries of vital BLS and ALS pediatric care skills. Flexible Course Options: PEPP Course Coordinators may offer a 2-day onsite course or a 1-day enhanced hybrid course at the BLS or ALS level. The onsite course features interactive case-based lectures where students apply their knowledge in a safe environment. The hybrid course features case-based online modules with engaging interactivities, including rapid skills demonstration videos that students complete before attending the onsite portion for hands-on skill station coaching and small-group discussions. The BLS-level courses are geared toward emergency responders and EMTs, while the ALS-level courses are geared toward AEMTs and Paramedics.

For the pediatric provider, coder, and biller, here's the most helpful and easy-to-use manual on ICD-10-CM yet. Completely updated for 2022, this edition includes new codes on the following: Acute flaccid myelitis, Cough (expanded), Pediatric Feeding Disorder, gene therapy and many more.

This reference text provides the medical practitioner with the information needed to assess poisoning exposure and initiate a course of action. It includes information on poison prevention, drugs used on poisoned patients, toxicity calculations, and the syptoms and treatments for specific poisons.

This comprehensive chart for 2018 provides clear, easy-to-follow guidelines on how to code for initial and subsequent services when a newborn's situation changes. This 12" x 17" card is fully updated for 2018 and laminated for extra durability.

Developed by national and international child health and nutrition experts, the new Eating Behaviors of the Young Child represents the most recent advances in knowledge of the factors that influence early eating patterns.

This convenient card lets you quickly find the right pediatric evaluation and management (E/M) code for any given level or situation. For established and new patients, documentation guidelines are provided by way of typical times, medical decision-making, history, and examination. This 8.5" x 11" card is fully updated for 2018 and laminated for extra durability.

Use of telehealth was already on the rise before the COVID-19 public health emergency, but the pandemic has brought it to the forefront of medical care. With its increased use came a lot of questions--"How can I assist pediatric patients with limited access to technology?" "Do this patient's symptoms make them a good candidate for telehealth?" "How do I code this visit?" Pediatric Telehealth Best Practices answers those questions and seeks to help pediatric providers develop efficient, effective telehealth services within their own practices. Pediatric Telehealth Best Practices goes beyond AAP policy to offer straightforward strategies for establishing and sustaining a successful telehealth program. Its contents are curated from AAP published content, including guidance from the Section on Telehealth Care as well as journals and books.

Practice Management Consultant is an extensive collection of pediatric-specific practice management resources to assist pediatricians with managing a practice. Practice Management Consultant is a a compendium of articles which cover a wide variety of issues that impact the daily management of pediatric practices. In many ways, pediatric practices are in a state of economic crisis in a rapidly changing healthcare environment. From vaccine payment and supply issues to competition from large-scale retail-based clinics, pediatric practices both large and small are facing many business issues and constraints. This essential practice reference includes key practice management resources and guidance to help manage today's busy pediatric practice. Contents Include: Getting Started/Practice Basics Office Operations Business Considerations and Contracts Employment/Personnel Finance and Payment Medical Liability and Risk Management Patient Management Quality Improvement Medical Home Physician Health/Wellness Career Transitions. There are multiple appendices and forms included Supplies Needed to Start a Practice Sample Employee Handbook Outline Staff Evaluations: Guidelines and Instructions Sample Financial Policy Patient Survey Parent Refusal to Vaccinate Form Appeal to Payers for Payment Letter Template Outstanding Patient Account Balance And many more.

New 7th Edition! Powerful resource for interactive, simulation-based teaching and learning! The Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is an educational program jointly sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Heart Association (AHA). The course is designed to teach an evidence-based approach to resuscitation of the newborn to hospital staff who care for newborns at the time of delivery. New in the 7th edition! Text updated to reflect the 2015 AAP/AHA Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care of the Neonate Two new chapters added covering post-resuscitation care and preparing for resuscitation 140+ new full-color photographs replacing most line drawings

Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews helps you stay up-to-date in key areas of current clinical practice of adolescent medicine. Topics in What's New in Adolescent Clinical Care? include "The Non-Medical Use of Prescription Drugs," "Screening for Substance Abuse in the Office Setting," "Strength Based Interviewing," "Dropout Crisis Impacting America: Can We Turn It Around?" "Management of the Adolescent Concussion Victim," "Adolescent Contraceptive Care for the Practicing Pediatrician," "Social Networking and Adolescents," "An Approach to Obesity Management in Primary Care," "Understanding Adolescent Brain Development and its Implications for the Clinician," and "Adolescent Contraceptive Care for the Practicing Pediatrician."

In this booklet you will learn more about the role vaccines play in keeping them healthy. You will learn about: Diseases that are prevented by vaccines, and the vaccines that prevent them. -- How to prepare for a doctor's visit that includes vaccinations, and what to expect during and after the visit. -- How vaccines help your child's immune system do its job. -- How well vaccines work, and how safe they are. -- Where to find more information.

"Obtain practice-focused guidance on the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of the most commonly encountered pediatric respiratory conditions, asthma-related difficulties, and sleep disorders. Starting with the signs, symptoms, and conditions most commonly encountered in primary pulmonary care, the book provides advice for appropriate testing, treatment plans, and common complications for which to watch. Topics include: Evaluation of Children With Respiratory Disease Anatomic Disorders and Congenital Anomalies of the Airway, Lungs, Pulmonary Vessels, and Chest Wall Asthma and Related Conditions Infections of the Respiratory Tract Genetic Respiratory Diseases Pediatric Sleep Medicine Pediatric Respiratory Care Miscellaneous Respiratory Diseases Respiratory Disease in Association With Other Systemic Diseases Special expanded sections on asthma, sleep medicine, and respiratory care provide non-specialists with the knowledge needed to effectively treat these often-complicated conditions. Each chapter is presented in a concise, bulleted format with tables and figures that make it easy to locate key information. Also included is direction on when to refer patients who require the care of a pulmonary specialist"--Publisher's description.