Pediatric Physical Examination: An Illustrated Handbook

This portable, photo-rich guide to physical examination for Nurse Practitioners and other primary care providers will help you develop the unique range of skills required to assess children of all ages. System chapters begin with embryological development and review the key developmental stages of childhood. For infants and young children, this step-by-step guide uses the "quiet-to-active" approach favored by pediatric experts and considered more effective for this age-group than the traditional head-to-toe approach used for adults. Other key topics include pediatric mental health assessment and growth and development screening and surveillance. Pediatric Physical Examination: An Illustrated Handbook is an essential portable photographic guide to pediatric assessment for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, Family Nurse Practitioners, and RNs who care for pediatric patients. It provides over 200 photographs and line drawings followed by brief, concise content that is useful when assessing a preterm infant, school-age child, or an adolescent. System chapters follow a consistent approach, starting with observation and listening, then moving on to the more active parts of physical assessment.