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Berkowitz’s Pediatrics: A Primary Care Approach (6th Edition)
By
Carol D. Berkowitz, MD, FAAP
Carol D. Berkowitz, MD, FAAP
Distinguished Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California Los Angeles Executive Vice Chair, Department of Pediatrics, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Torrance, CA
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American Academy of Pediatrics
ISBN electronic:
978-1-61002-373-3
ISBN print:
978-1-61002-372-6
Publication date:
April 2021
The reference of choice for pediatricians, residents, and medical students, this revised and expanded sixth edition provides clear, practice-oriented guidance on the core knowledge in pediatrics. Edited by a leading primary care authority with more than 100 contributors, this edition provides comprehensive coverage of hundreds of topics ranging from asthma and urinary tract infections to toilet training and adolescent depression. View a message from Dr Berkowitz. Available for purchase at https://www.aap.org/Berkowitzs-Pediatrics-6th-Edition-Paperback (NOTE: This book features a full text reading experience. Click a chapter title to access content.)
Berkowitz’s Pediatrics: A Primary Care Approach
By: Carol D. Berkowitz, MD, FAAP
https://doi.org/10.1542/9781610023733
ISBN (print): 978-1-61002-372-6
ISBN (electronic): 978-1-61002-373-3
Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics
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Table of Contents
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5: Telephone Management and E-medicineByEmily Borman-Shoap, MD, FAAP;Emily Borman-Shoap, MD, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:Iris Wagman Borowsky, MD, PhD, FAAPIris Wagman Borowsky, MD, PhD, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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8: Cultural Competency Issues in PediatricsByW. Suzanne Eidson-Ton, MD, MS;W. Suzanne Eidson-Ton, MD, MSSearch for other works by this author on:
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9: Global Child HealthBySuzinne Pak-Gorstein, MD, PhD, MPH, FAAP;Suzinne Pak-Gorstein, MD, PhD, MPH, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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10: Child AdvocacyByGrant P. Christman, MD, FAAPGrant P. Christman, MD, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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11: Health Systems ScienceByStephanie R. Starr, MD, FAAPStephanie R. Starr, MD, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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14: Pediatric Pain and Symptom ManagementByRichard Goldstein, MD, FAAPRichard Goldstein, MD, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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15: Complementary and Integrative Medicine in Pediatric Primary CareByErica M.S. Sibinga, MD, MHS, FAAPErica M.S. Sibinga, MD, MHS, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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16: Principles of Pediatric SurgeryBySteven L. Lee, MD, MBA, FACS, FAAPSteven L. Lee, MD, MBA, FACS, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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19: Pediatric Hospital MedicineByGrant P. Christman, MD, FAAPGrant P. Christman, MD, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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22: Pediatric Palliative Care: Principles and PracticeByRichard Goldstein, MD, FAAPRichard Goldstein, MD, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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24: Maternal Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: The Role of the PediatricianByCarol D. Berkowitz, MD, FAAPCarol D. Berkowitz, MD, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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26: Caring for Twins and Higher-Order MultiplesBy
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27: Male CircumcisionByJung Sook (Stella) Hwang, DO, FAAP;Jung Sook (Stella) Hwang, DO, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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28: Nutritional NeedsBySara T. Stewart, MD, MPH, FAAPSara T. Stewart, MD, MPH, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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29: BreastfeedingByKaren C. Bodnar, MD, IBCLC, FABM, FAAPKaren C. Bodnar, MD, IBCLC, FABM, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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31: Oral Health and Dental DisordersByCharlotte W. Lewis, MD, MPH, FAAPCharlotte W. Lewis, MD, MPH, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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33: Speech and Language Development: Normal Patterns and Common DisordersByMichelle L. Wahlquist, CCC-SLPMichelle L. Wahlquist, CCC-SLPSearch for other works by this author on:
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35: Gifted ChildrenByIris Wagman Borowsky, MD, PhD, FAAPIris Wagman Borowsky, MD, PhD, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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37: ImmunizationsByChrisAnna M. Mink, MD, FAAPChrisAnna M. Mink, MD, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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39: Health Care for International AdopteesByChrisAnna M. Mink, MD, FAAPChrisAnna M. Mink, MD, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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40: Health Care Needs of Children in Foster CareBySara T. Stewart, MD, MPH, FAAPSara T. Stewart, MD, MPH, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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41: Working With Immigrant Children and Their FamiliesByCarol D. Berkowitz, MD, FAAPCarol D. Berkowitz, MD, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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43: Well-Child Care for Preterm InfantsBy
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45: Injury PreventionBySarah J. Atunah-Jay, MD, MPH, FAAP;Sarah J. Atunah-Jay, MD, MPH, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:Iris Wagman Borowsky, MD, PhD, FAAPIris Wagman Borowsky, MD, PhD, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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46: Fostering Self-esteemByRichard Goldstein, MD, FAAPRichard Goldstein, MD, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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47: Sibling RivalryByCarol D. Berkowitz, MD, FAAPCarol D. Berkowitz, MD, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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48: Toilet TrainingByJung Sook (Stella) Hwang, DO, FAAP;Jung Sook (Stella) Hwang, DO, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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50: DisciplineByCarol D. Berkowitz, MD, FAAPCarol D. Berkowitz, MD, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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51: Temper TantrumsByPeter Jinwu Chung, MD, FAAPPeter Jinwu Chung, MD, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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52: Breath-Holding SpellsByPeter Jinwu Chung, MD, FAAPPeter Jinwu Chung, MD, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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53: Fears, Phobias, and AnxietyByCarol D. Berkowitz, MD, FAAPCarol D. Berkowitz, MD, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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54: Thumb-sucking and Other HabitsByCarol D. Berkowitz, MD, FAAPCarol D. Berkowitz, MD, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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55: EnuresisByCarol D. Berkowitz, MD, FAAPCarol D. Berkowitz, MD, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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56: EncopresisByCarol D. Berkowitz, MD, FAAPCarol D. Berkowitz, MD, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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66: Depression and Suicide in AdolescentsByRobin Steinberg-Epstein, MDRobin Steinberg-Epstein, MDSearch for other works by this author on:
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67: Fever and BacteremiaByEric R. Schmitt, MD, MPH, FACEP, FAAPEric R. Schmitt, MD, MPH, FACEP, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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68: Emerging Infectious DiseasesByChristian B. Ramers, MD, MPH, AAHIVS;Christian B. Ramers, MD, MPH, AAHIVSSearch for other works by this author on:
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72: Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and Brief Resolved Unexplained EventsBySarah M. Gustafson, MD, FAAP;Sarah M. Gustafson, MD, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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74: ShockByKelly D. Young, MD, MS, FAAPKelly D. Young, MD, MS, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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77: Acute Abdomen (Appendicitis)BySteven L. Lee, MD, MBA, FACS, FAAPSteven L. Lee, MD, MBA, FACS, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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80: Management of Dehydration in Children: Fluid and Electrolyte TherapyByGangadarshni Chandramohan, MD, MSc, FASN, FAAPGangadarshni Chandramohan, MD, MSc, FASN, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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81: Acute Kidney InjuryByGangadarshni Chandramohan, MD, MSc, FASN, FAAPGangadarshni Chandramohan, MD, MSc, FASN, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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82: Ingestions: Diagnosis and ManagementByKelly D. Young, MD, MS, FAAPKelly D. Young, MD, MS, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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83: Disaster PreparednessByIreal Johnson Fusco, MD, FAAP;Ireal Johnson Fusco, MD, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:Katherine E. Remick, MD, FACEP, FAEMS, FAAPKatherine E. Remick, MD, FACEP, FAEMS, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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85: Craniofacial AnomaliesByCarol D. Berkowitz, MD, FAAPCarol D. Berkowitz, MD, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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86: Common Oral LesionsByCharlotte W. Lewis, MD, MPH, FAAPCharlotte W. Lewis, MD, MPH, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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88: Hearing ImpairmentsByPatricia Padlipsky, MD, FAAPPatricia Padlipsky, MD, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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89: Sore ThroatByStanley H. Inkelis, MD, FAAPStanley H. Inkelis, MD, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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90: NosebleedsByKatherine E. Remick, MD, FACEP, FAEMS, FAAP;Katherine E. Remick, MD, FACEP, FAEMS, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:Stanley H. Inkelis, MD, FAAPStanley H. Inkelis, MD, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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94: Neck MassesByStanley H. Inkelis, MD, FAAPStanley H. Inkelis, MD, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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98: AnemiaByJoseph L. Lasky, III, MD, FAAP;Joseph L. Lasky, III, MD, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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99: Bleeding DisordersByJoseph L. Lasky, III, MD, FAAP;Joseph L. Lasky, III, MD, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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100: LymphadenopathyByJoseph L. Lasky, III, MD, FAAPJoseph L. Lasky, III, MD, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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101: Heart MurmursByRobin Winkler Doroshow, MD, MMS, MEd, FAAPRobin Winkler Doroshow, MD, MMS, MEd, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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102: PalpitationsByRobin Winkler Doroshow, MD, MMS, MEd, FAAP;Robin Winkler Doroshow, MD, MMS, MEd, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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103: Cyanosis in the NewbornByRobin Winkler Doroshow, MD, MMS, MEd, FAAPRobin Winkler Doroshow, MD, MMS, MEd, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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104: Congestive Heart FailureByRobin Winkler Doroshow, MD, MMS, MEd, FAAP;Robin Winkler Doroshow, MD, MMS, MEd, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:Deepa Mokshagundam, MD, FAAPDeepa Mokshagundam, MD, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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105: Chest PainByRobin Winkler Doroshow, MD, MMS, MEd, FAAPRobin Winkler Doroshow, MD, MMS, MEd, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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106: HypertensionByGangadarshni Chandramohan, MD, MSc, FASN, FAAP;Gangadarshni Chandramohan, MD, MSc, FASN, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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108: Inguinal Lumps and BumpsBySara T. Stewart, MD, MPH, FAAPSara T. Stewart, MD, MPH, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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112: Urinary Tract InfectionsByGangadarshni Chandramohan, MD, MSc, FASN, FAAPGangadarshni Chandramohan, MD, MSc, FASN, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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115: Angular Deformities of the Lower Extremity: Bowlegs and Knock-KneesByCarol D. Berkowitz, MD, FAAPCarol D. Berkowitz, MD, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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116: Orthopedic Injuries and Growing PainsBySara T. Stewart, MD, MPH, FAAPSara T. Stewart, MD, MPH, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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119: Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Neck and BackByCarol D. Berkowitz, MD, FAAPCarol D. Berkowitz, MD, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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127: Viral HepatitisByChrisAnna M. Mink, MD, FAAPChrisAnna M. Mink, MD, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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132: Autism Spectrum DisorderByRobin Steinberg-Epstein, MDRobin Steinberg-Epstein, MDSearch for other works by this author on:
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133: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity DisorderByAndrew J. Barnes, MD, MPH, FAAP;Andrew J. Barnes, MD, MPH, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:Iris Wagman Borowsky, MD, PhD, FAAPIris Wagman Borowsky, MD, PhD, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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134: Psychopharmacology in ChildrenBy
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136: Disorders of the Hair and ScalpByDelphine J. Lee, MD, PhD, FAAD;Delphine J. Lee, MD, PhD, FAADSearch for other works by this author on:
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137: Diaper DermatitisByDelphine J. Lee, MD, PhD, FAAD;Delphine J. Lee, MD, PhD, FAADSearch for other works by this author on:
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138: Papulosquamous EruptionsByDelphine J. Lee, MD, PhD, FAAD;Delphine J. Lee, MD, PhD, FAADSearch for other works by this author on:
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139: Morbilliform RashesByDelphine J. Lee, MD, PhD, FAAD;Delphine J. Lee, MD, PhD, FAADSearch for other works by this author on:
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141: Social Determinants of Health: PrinciplesByBaraka D. Floyd, MD, MSc, FAAP;Baraka D. Floyd, MD, MSc, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:Fernando S. Mendoza, MD, MPH, FAAPFernando S. Mendoza, MD, MPH, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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145: Sexual AbuseBySara T. Stewart, MD, MPH, FAAPSara T. Stewart, MD, MPH, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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146: Failure to ThriveByCarol D. Berkowitz, MD, FAAPCarol D. Berkowitz, MD, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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148: Infants of Substance-Using MothersBySara T. Stewart, MD, MPH, FAAPSara T. Stewart, MD, MPH, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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149: DivorceByCarol D. Berkowitz, MD, FAAPCarol D. Berkowitz, MD, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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150: School-Related Violence and BullyingByCatherine A. DeRidder, MD, FAAPCatherine A. DeRidder, MD, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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151: Intimate Partner ViolenceBySara T. Stewart, MD, MPH, FAAPSara T. Stewart, MD, MPH, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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152: Cancer in ChildrenByJoseph L. Lasky, III, MD, FAAPJoseph L. Lasky, III, MD, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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155: Childhood ObesityByH. Mollie Greves Grow, MD, MPH, FAAPH. Mollie Greves Grow, MD, MPH, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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156: Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis and Benign Joint Pains of ChildhoodByMiriam F. Parsa, MD, MPH, FAAP;Miriam F. Parsa, MD, MPH, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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157: Autoimmune Connective Tissue DiseasesByMiriam F. Parsa, MD, MPH, FAAPMiriam F. Parsa, MD, MPH, FAAPSearch for other works by this author on:
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