LibGuides: Evidence-based Resources by Profession or Topic: Pediatrics

About

This page brings together trusted knowledge resources to support evidence-informed health care delivery to children, youths, and parents in Nova Scotia.

Professionals working with a variety of organizations across Nova Scotia may find this subject guide useful, including Nova Scotia Health, IWK Health, VON, and Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness.

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Note regarding access

This guide includes resources from IWK Health and Nova Scotia Health Libraries, as well as links to publicly available resources. Access to online resources may be limited to staff affiliated with particular institutions, as indicated in the listings in this guide.

Guidelines & Practice Resources

Atlantic Provinces Pediatric Hematology Oncology Network Guidelines
"The supportive care guidelines have been developed by appropriate Atlantic Provinces health professional specialists (physicians, pharmacists, nurses and other health professionals) using evidence-based or best-practice references."
Canadian Paediatric Society Position Statements and Practice Points
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada (JOGC) Current Clinical Practice Guidelines
IWK and Nova Scotia Health staff and physicians: select an individual guideline, then use DOI link associated with it for access through ClinicalKey®.

Drug Info

Employees can access the following pediatric drug information resources on the IWK's Pediatric Drug Information page:

Drug Dosing Guidelines
Dosing/Administration Calculator Tools

IWK Compounding Formulas, an alphabetical listing (by generic name) of the most common non-sterile compounds prepared by the IWK Pharmacy, is accessible on the IWK's Compounding Formulas page.
This information has been developed specifically for the IWK Health Centre. The IWK Health Centre will not assume responsibility for the continued currency of the information, any errors or omissions, and/or any consequences arising from the use of the information outside of the IWK.

Pediatric Resources for Home Health Professionals

The following resources are designed to support current practices for home care in Nova Scotia and provide general guidance and information about pediatric and family-centred care in the home.

Developed by: Sarah T. King, BScN RN, IWK
Compiled: 2019
Update due: 2023

Find Articles in Databases & Journals

PubMed Articles of Interest

View PubMed search for Pediatrics-related systematic reviews.

Search Strategy:

"Pediatrics"[Mesh] OR pediatric*[tiab]

Databases

Journal Best Bets

Hospital Pediatrics
Access: eJournal available to IWK Health Centre employees working from inside the hospital network.
Paediatrics and Child Health
Access:
- eJournal available to IWK Health Centre employees working from inside the hospital network.
- eJournal available to NS Health staff and physicians.
Pediatrics
Access: eJournal available to IWK Health Centre employees working from inside the hospital network.

Find Books

Illustrated Textbook of Paediatrics by Tom Lissauer (Editor); Will Carroll (Editor)
ISBN: 9780702081804
Publication Date: 2021-09-07
[Online access through NS Health Library Services]
[Online access through IWK Health Centre]
Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics by Karen Marcdante (Editor); Robert M. Kliegman (Editor); Abigail M. Schuh (Editor)
ISBN: 9780323775625
Publication Date: 2022-02-28
[Online access through NS Health Library Services]

[Online access through IWK Health Centre]
Pediatric Injectable Drugs (the Teddy Bear Book) by Stephanie J. Phelps; Tracy M. Hageman; Kelley R$. Lee; A. Jill Thompson
ISBN: 9781585285396
Publication Date: 2018-08-30
[Online access through NS Health Library Services]
[Online access through IWK Health Centre]
Pediatric Secrets by Richard Polin; Mark F. Ditmar
ISBN: 9780323636650
Publication Date: 2020-09-10
[Online access through NS Health Library Services]

[Online access through IWK Health Centre]
Zitelli and Davis' Atlas of Pediatric Physical Diagnosis by Sara C. McIntire (Editor); Andrew J. Nowalk (Editor); Jessica Garrison (Editor); Basil J. Zitelli (Editor)
ISBN: 9780323777889
Publication Date: 2021-12-09
[Online access through NS Health Library Services]

[Online access through IWK Health Centre]

Patient Pamphlets

Social Media & Podcasts

Canadian Paediatric Society Podcasts
A collaboration between the Canadian Paediatric Society and PedsCases featuring practical insights, clinical presentations or specific diagnoses, clinical guidance, and policy recommendations.
PedsCases Podcasts
A collaboration between medical students and faculty across Canada aimed to supplement pediatric medicine curriculum.
Pediatrics On Call Podcast
A podcast from the American Academy of Pediatrics about innovations and hot topics in pediatric health care.

Evidence-based Resources by Profession or Topic