Smith's The Critically Ill Child: Diagnosis and Medical ManagementThis successful and very readable book addresses respiratory problems, acute diseases, bleeding, and other critical conditions in the small child. Also contains information on pathophysiology, and includes algorithms to aid in diagnosis and management. |
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