The Pediatric Diagnostic Examination

An essential guide to interpreting signs and symptoms in infants, children, and adolescents

"As a physician who has spent the past 40 years honing my skills as a diagnostician, I see this book as a welcome addition to my personal library and recommend it enthusiastically to all those who desire to improve their personal effectiveness in getting children the right care at the right time."--Jay E. Berkelhamer, MD, FAAP, President, American Academy of Pediatrics (from the foreword)

This well-illustrated, full-color handbook offers a logical, systematic approach to differential diagnosis in children, and is ideal for developing the skills and confidence necessary for diagnosing pediatric patients. Incorporating must-know anatomy, pathophysiology, and diagnostic tools, Pediatric Diagnostic Examination will sharpen your ability to effectively manage every step of the diagnostic examination process.

Features:

• Icons that lead you quickly and easily to key signs, problems, findings, and syndromes
• Easy-to-follow, consistent template for all chapters, covering physiology and mechanics, functional anatomy, taking patient history, key symptoms and signs, suspicions, diagnostic tools, and important clinical alerts
• Useful for diagnosing children of all ages
• Coverage of all regions and systems
• Numerous diagrams, tables, and clinical photographs--all in full-color
• Written by practicing pediatricians experienced enough to know the complications and pitfalls you will encounter in daily practice