Peds book recommendations

[LuciusVorenus]

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I'm about to start my peds rotation after winter break and I've heard that case files is one of the better ones to read for the SHELF exam. I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for what to read before the rotation actually starts? Just something shorter so I can go in prepared and not as incompetent as possible.

 

[charmiedermie]

Are you talking about not to look incompetent on the wards day-to-day or not to look incompetent on the shelf exam? Peds is one of the easier shelfs.

 

[DancingDoggie]

I used UWorld + OnlineMedEd + Pretest. Didn't use Case Files. Tried to read BRS Peds but it was too dense for me. Scored 98 on my shelf.

 

[mvenus929]

If you're going to start this time of year, looking up information on asthma and bronchiolitis will be beneficial. Also, fluids. I've seen a few infants given a 500 cc bonus for dehydration, so it's good to review how we calculate fluid requirements in children.

For the shelf, any of the standard prep materials will help you. And a good breakdown of developmental milestones.

 

[LuciusVorenus]

Are you talking about not to look incompetent on the wards day-to-day or not to look incompetent on the shelf exam? Peds is one of the easier shelfs.

I was thinking just day to day. I know IM has that pocket medicine book I was wondering if there was something similar in Peds.

 

[T-in-a-Tizzy]

I liked OnlineMedEd videos for baseline knowledge, good clear information and I have a short attn span when it comes to reading 🙂
Kept some reference charts in my pocket for things I didn't have energy to commit to memory. I printed out an immunization schedule, developmental milestones schedule and a chart with normal vital signs based on age from the internet and laminated them. They all fit in my coat pocket easily.