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Pocket book of hospital care for children: guidelines for the management of common childhood illnesses - 2nd ed.
Health Systems
Maternal and Child Health
Description
The Pocket book is presented in a format that could be carried by doctors, nurses and other health workers during their daily work and be available to help guide the management of sick children. Although some new topics have been added, standard textbooks of paediatrics should be consulted for rarer conditions not covered in the Pocket book. These guidelines are applicable in most areas of the world and may be adapted by countries to suit their specific circumstances.