Current Procedures: Pediatrics Doody's Expert Review Review Questionnaire ISBN: 9780071459082 ISBN-10: 0071459081 Copyright: 2007 Edition: 1st Editors: Goodman, Denise M., Green, Thomas P., Unti, Sharon M., Powell, Elizabeth C., Doody's Expert Review    Score: 84 Doody's Star Rating™ and Doody's Expert Review provide by Doody Enterprises, Inc. Reviewer: Pinar Bulut,  MD  (Ochsner Clinic Foundation) Description This illustrated guide covers virtually all procedures that a pediatrician might need to perform. Each chapter is well structured with written text accompanied by instructive illustrations. Procedures are all presented in a standard format that offers insight with risks and benefits. Purpose The purpose is to serve as a comprehensive review of technical medical procedures applicable to pediatric patients. This is a useful guide for those who practice in the field of pediatrics rendering either inpatient or outpatient care. Audience The audience includes students, residents, practitioners, and anyone who provides primary care, whether in an inpatient or outpatient setting. Features Procedures are discussed based on organ system with a review of anatomy, risks, complications, and indications. The simple figures are easy to comprehend. The best chapter is the one that describes common procedures that are frequently performed in daily practice. All procedures are listed and well explained. The information is delivered in a direct and easy to understand language and complemented by clear and well done illustrations. Assessment This is a great first edition reference, providing guidance and step-by-step instruction for procedures in pediatrics and pediatric subspecialties. It is very useful for students and housestaff while on call and also will be of benefit to primary care providers and practitioners. Review Questionnaire Range Question Score 1-10 Are the author's objectives met? 10 1-10 Rate the worthiness of those objectives. 8 1-5 Is this written at an appropriate level? 5 1-5 Is there significant duplication? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 4 1-5 Are there significant omissions? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 4 1-5 Rate the authority of the authors. 4 1-5 Are there sufficient illustrations? 5 1-5 Rate the pedagogic value of the illustrations. 3 1-5 Rate the print quality of the illustrations. 3 1-5 Are there sufficient references? 5 1-5 Rate the currency of the references. 4 1-5 Rate the pertinence of the references. 4 1-5 Rate the helpfulness of the index. 5 1-5 If important in this specialty, rate the physical appearance of the book 4 1-10 Is this a worthwhile contribution to the field? 8 1-10 If this is a 2nd or later edition, is this new edition needed? 8 ©2010 Doody Enterprises, Inc.