Infectious Diseases in Pediatric Otolaryngology (eBook, PDF)

A Practical Guide
Redaktion: Valdez, Tulio; Vallejo, Jesus

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

¿This quick reference on pediatric infectious diseases of the ear, nose, and throat provides reliable assistance in decision-making and management. To this end, numerous diagnostic and treatment algorithms are included. Practicing pediatricians, primary care practitioners, and otolaryngologists will all find the book to be an invaluable aid.

This book helps the otolaryngologist who is uncertain of the best antibiotic or duration of treatment for a particular condition and instructs the pediatrician on when to refer to an otolaryngologist for surgical management. The approach is multidisciplinary, with contributions from both pediatric otolaryngologists and pediatric infectious disease physicians.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer International Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 246
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Dezember 2015
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783319217444
• Artikelnr.: 44485884

Autorenporträt

Tulio A. Valdez, MD, is Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology in the Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology at Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Hartford, Connecticut, prior to which he was Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas. He is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. Dr. Valdez graduated from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana School of Medicine, Bogota, Colombia, in 1997. His postgraduate training included a residency in Otolaryngology -Head & Neck Surgery at New England Medical Center, Tufts University, Boston (2001-2005) and a Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship at Texas Children's Hospital (2005-2007). Dr. Valdez has published more than 20 articles in peer-reviewed journals, as well as 12 book chapters. He regularly delivers oral presentations at international meetings. Jesus G. Vallejo, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Section of Infectious Diseases, and in the Margaret M. and Albert B. Alkek Department ofMedicine, Section of Cardiology, at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas. Since 2009 he has been Medical Director of Texas Children's International Patient Services at Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas. Dr. Vallejo is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatric Infectious Diseases and an elected Fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. He appeared in Best Doctors in America in 2012 and 2013. Dr. Vallejo has served on the editorial boards of various journals, including Seminars in Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases. He is the author of more than 30 papers in peer-reviewed journals.

Inhaltsangabe

I. Ears.- 1. Management of the Child with Otorrhea.- 2. Infections of the External Ear.- 3. Otitis Media.- 4. Complications of Acute and Chronic Otitis Media.- 5. Inner Ear Infections.- II. Nasal Cavity and Sinuses.- 6. Nasal Soft Tissue Infections.- 7. Sinusitis.- 8. Complications of Sinusitis.- 9. Sinus Disease in Cystic Fibrosis.- III. Oral Cavity, Oropharynx and Upper Airway.- 10. Tonsillitis and Peritonsillar Abscess.- 11. Laryngeal Infections.- 12. Tracheal Infections.- IV. Neck.- 13. Infectious Lymphadenopathy.- 14. Neck Abscesses and Deep Neck Infections.- 15. Infected Congenital Neck Lesions.- V. Other Conditions.- 16. PFAPA: Periodic Fever, Aphthous Stomatitis, Pharyngitis, and Cervical Adenitis.

Rezensionen

"The concise reference of infectious of the ear, nose and throat. With many illustrations in color and references. For pediatric oto-rhyno-laryngologists, ENT residents and practitioners." (Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews (PER), Vol. 13 (4), June, 2016)

"This is a practical, well-illustrated guide to infections in pediatric otolaryngology. The scope of diseases covered ranges from common to not so common causes of infections in everyday pediatric practice, enabling readers to explore the breadth and complexities of the management of ears, nose, throat, and neck infections in children. ... The information and approach to the material make it relevant for clinicians in a pediatric office, an otolaryngology office, or on the wards." (Shirley F. Delair, Doody's Book Reviews, May, 2016)