Build a comprehensive foundation in children’s primary care. Burns' Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition, covers the full spectrum of health conditions seen in primary care pediatrics, emphasizing both prevention and management. This in-depth, evidence-based textbook is the only one on the market written from the unique perspective of the Nurse Practitioner. It guides you through assessing, managing, and preventing health problems in children from infancy through adolescence. Key topics include developmental theory, issues of daily living, the health status of children today, and diversity and cultural considerations. Updated content throughout reflects the latest research evidence, national and international protocols, and standardized guidelines. Additionally, this edition includes three new chapters on topics such as palliative care; inclusivity, equity, diversity, and justice; and child maltreatment.

Unit I: Pediatric Primary Care 1. Pediatric Primary Care 2. Global, National, Local Issues on Pediatric Health 3. Environmental Influences on Pediatric Health 4. Justice, Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity — NEW! UNIT II: Pediatric Health Supervision 5. Pediatric and Family Assessment 6. Behavioral and Mental Health Promotion 7. Sexuality and Gender Identity Section A: Growth and Development 8. Developmental Principles and Theories 9. Developmental Management of Newborns and Neonates 10. Developmental Management of Infants 11. Developmental Management of Early Childhood 12. Developmental Management of Middle Childhood 13. Developmental Management of Adolescents Section B: Health Promotion 14. Nutrition 15. Breastfeeding 16. Sleep 17. Elimination 18. Physical Activity and Sports Section C: Health Protection 19. Immunizations 20. Dental and Oral Health 21. Pediatric Injury Prevention 22. Child Maltreatment — NEW! Unit III: Disease Management Section A: General Management Principles 23. Prescribing Traditional and Complementary Therapies 24. Pediatric Pain and Fever Management 25. Pediatric Injuries and Toxic Exposures 26. Pediatric Palliative Care — NEW! Section B: Disease Management 27. Congenital and Inherited Disorders 28. Neonatal Disorders 29. Neurodivergent, Behavioral, and Mental Health Disorders 30. Eye and Vision Disorders 31. Ear and Hearing Disorders 32. Respiratory Disorders 33. Cardiovascular Disorders 34. Gastrointestinal Disorders 35. Infectious Disease 36. Inflammatory Disorders 37. Dermatologic Disorders 38. Hematologic Disorders 39. Endocrinologic and Metabolic Disorders 40. Musculoskeletal Disorders 41. Neurologic Disorders 42. Nephrologic and Genitourinary Disorders 43. Gynecologic and Reproductive Disorders Appendices