Download or read book Pediatric Physical Examination E Book written by Karen G. Duderstadt and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This handbook serves the needs of undergraduate medical students ,nursing students and is good refresher for Pediatric post graduates." Reviewed by: Neel Kamal, Date: Aug. 14 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. Uses the quiet-to-active approach to the examination of infants and young children, starting with listening and moving on to touching, the pediatric assessment approach that yields the best results in this age group. More than 300 photos and line drawings facilitate learning and familiarize you with common assessment findings. Information Gathering tables highlight questions and data needed from the patient/guardian, with questions conveniently separated by age group, to help you take an accurate history. Charting examples show you how to record physical examination findings in the health record and acquaint you with documentation language and format. Pediatric Pearls highlight effective physical examination findings and techniques gleaned from actual practice. Coverage of assessment of the preterm infant equips you with practical tools for assessing this unique pediatric population. Full-color format facilitates readability and learning. An easy-access two-column format provides quick access to concise information. Spiral binding lets you lay the book flat or fold it back for easy visualization and quick reference in the clinical setting.

Download or read book Pediatric History and Physical Examination written by Elizabeth K. Albright and published by Current Clinical Strategies. This book was released on 2000 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook teaches the fine art of history and physical examination of children. It is organized by disease and symptom, featuring a comp lete review of history, physical examination, and differential diagnos is for each disease. It is useful for medical students, residents, and physicians in practice.

Download or read book The Link Pediatric History Taking and Physical Diagnosis written by Prameela Kannan Kutty and published by JP Medical Ltd. This book was released on 2016-07 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Good history taking and physical examination skills are vital for accurate clinical diagnosis. The Link: Pediatric History Taking & Physical Examination guides practitioners in making provisional and definitive diagnoses by analytical thinking. This concise and clearly structured book is divided into 5 sections. The rationale behind taking a child’s history is examined first, along with the various types of history that it may be necessary to take. This section includes discussion on pregnancy, delivery, neonatal, breastfeeding and vaccination histories. The book then addresses the approach to, and practicalities of a physical examination. The third section is devoted to the Newborn, whilst the fourth addresses differential and provisional diagnosis through case studies. The concluding section concerns the importance of factual knowledge in history taking and physical examination. The author’s experience of applying knowledge from basic sciences to the practice of history taking and physical examination is an invaluable reference point. With succinct guidance and over 250 images and illustrations, this book is an essential resource for students and practitioners of paediatric care. Key Points Highly illustrated with 121 illustrations and 131 images Emphasis on analytic thinking and use of factual knowledge Includes discussion on preventive paediatrics such as breastfeeding and vaccination to enrich the process of diagnosis Brief chapters on the history of the pregnancy, delivery and the neonatal history, and case-studies for reference

Download or read book Pediatric History and Physical Examination Manual written by Rudolf E. Noble and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Handbook for History Taking and Clinical Examination in Children written by ML Kulkarni and published by JP Medical Ltd. This book was released on 2017-05-31 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a concise guide to history taking and clinical examination of children. Presented in a step by step format, the text explains accurate history taking based on presenting signs and symptoms, antenatal history, development, immunisation, dietary, and socioeconomic factors. The following sections describe both general and systemic examination techniques. A complete section dedicated to neonatology includes topics such as gestational groups, birth weight, Apgar score, newborn resuscitation algorithms, neonatal reflexes, jaundice, sepsis, and much more. The book is enhanced by clinical images and tables, as well as a comprehensive appendix. Key points Concise guide to history taking and clinical examination of children Presented in step by step format, covering both general and systemic examination techniques Includes complete section dedicated to neonatology Features clinical images and tables to enhance learning

Download or read book Pediatric Physical Examination written by Karen Duderstadt and published by Mosby. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This handbook serves the needs of undergraduate medical students, nursing students and is good refresher for Pediatric post graduates." Reviewed by: Neel Kamal, Date: Aug. 14 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. Uses the quiet-to-active approach to the examination of infants and young children, starting with listening and moving on to touching, the pediatric assessment approach that yields the best results in this age group. More than 300 photos and line drawings facilitate learning and familiarize you with common assessment findings. Information Gathering tables highlight questions and data needed from the patient/guardian, with questions conveniently separated by age group, to help you take an accurate history. Charting examples show you how to record physical examination findings in the health record and acquaint you with documentation language and format. Pediatric Pearls highlight effective physical examination findings and techniques gleaned from actual practice. Coverage of assessment of the preterm infant equips you with practical tools for assessing this unique pediatric population. Full-color format facilitates readability and learning. An easy-access two-column format provides quick access to concise information. Spiral binding lets you lay the book flat or fold it back for easy visualization and quick reference in the clinical setting. NEW! Expanded coverage of growth and development screening and surveillance reviews the methods and tools used for screening children for developmental delays and emotional and behavioral problems - one of the most challenging aspects of well-child care. NEW! Expanded coverage of history-taking and charting, with special emphasis on electronic charting, dermatologic assessment of more darkly pigmented skin, and adolescent assessment, provides valuable, need-to-know information. NEW! Expanded coverage of pediatric mental health assessment, including depression and anxiety, better equips you to assess for the 70% of adolescent mental health disorders that are thought to be unrecognized and untreated. NEW! Family, Cultural, and Racial Considerations sections address the increasingly important areas of family and cultural assessment to prepare you for differences to anticipate when assessing children of different cultural or racial groups. NEW! Enhanced illustration program featuring more than 50 new photos and illustrations better prepares you for clinical practice. NEW Summary of Examination lists at the end of each examination chapter highlight key assessment points associated with each body system and serve as a convenient quick reference and learning aid. NEW! Evidence-Based Practice Tips highlight useful research findings that guide you in your clinical practice. NEW! New and updated content on congenital and acquired heart disease, disorders of sexual differentiation, and sports-related concussions, as well as updated autism screening guidelines and World Health Organization (WHO) growth charts, highlights important trends in pediatric primary care practice. NEW! Improved Environmental Health History chapter, with new information on exposure to lead and endocrine-disrupting chemicals, culture-specific exposures, and diagnostic testing, addresses key toxicants and guides you in performing an environmental health screening history and establishing a risk profile for exposure to environmental pollutants. NEW! Attractive new design improves readability and usability, as well as learning and reference value.

Download or read book Pediatric Physical Examination E Book written by Karen G. Duderstadt and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2023-11-02 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Known for its accuracy, consistency, and portability, Pediatric Physical Examination: An Illustrated Handbook, 4th Edition teaches the unique range of skills that Nurse Practitioners and primary care providers need to assess children of all ages. Spiral-bound for quick reference in clinical settings, this photo-rich, step-by-step guide to physical examination prepares you to expertly examine children from birth through adolescence. Body system chapters begin with fetal development and take you through the key developmental stages of childhood. This edition features new sections with Telehealth Tips and Considerations for Special Populations in many chapters, as well as expanded coverage of maltreatment, mental health, and social disparities of health. Expert guidance for the pediatric physical exam employs the "quiet-to-active" approach, starting with the listening parts of the physical exam and moving on to the hands-on components, the physical assessment approach that yields the best results in the pediatric age group. Quick-reference features include special tables/boxes, such as Information Gathering, Conditions, Pediatric Pearls, Red Flags, Interprofessional Collaboration Notes, Evidence-Based Practice, and EHR Documentation. Easy-to-use layout provides quick access to concise guidance for the pediatric physical exam. Richly illustrated, full-color format facilitates readability and learning with more than 300 photos and line drawings of assessment techniques and common assessment findings. Inclusive and ethnically diverse illustrations better represent the diverse populations pediatric health care providers work with every day. NEW! Telehealth Tips section added to chapters reflects the greatly expanded use of telehealth visits in clinical practice. NEW! Information on maltreatment, mental and behavioral health, and social determinants of health explored throughout the chapters. NEW! Considerations for special needs populations added to most chapters. NEW! Guidance on use of screen time for early childhood and advice for families.

Download or read book Essential Clinical Skills in Pediatrics written by Anwar Qais Saadoon and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-09-03 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a concise learning guide dedicated to the full scope of pediatric history-taking and clinical examination, for use in OSCEs as well as clinical life. It guides the reader simply and methodically through what to ask when taking a history, and how to perform a comprehensive physical examination. The book contains more than 30 “History Stations” covering the most common pediatric cases, as well as 10 “Examination Stations” covering examinations of the different body system. It provides students and resident doctors worldwide with the necessary core information for pediatric history-taking and clinical examination, all in a brief and interesting format. The book adopts a reader-friendly format through a lecture-note style and the use of Key Points, Clinical Tips, Notes, Tables, and Boxes listing the most important features. It is also richly illustrated, demonstrating the correct way to perform clinical examinations. Written “by a resident, for residents and medical students,” this book has been revised, foreworded, and peer-reviewed by fourteen prominent authorities in the field of Pediatrics from various parts of the world (including the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Italy, Canada, and India), and from different universities (Illinois, Pennsylvania, Washington, Oxford, Edinburgh, Keele, Melbourne, Toronto, Parma, and Florence Universities). These experts recommend this book for medical students, pediatric residents, and pediatric practitioners, as well as pediatricians.

Download or read book Pediatric Physical Examination Health Assessment written by Susan Sawyer and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2012 with total page 682 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pediatric Physical Examination & Health Assessment explores physical examinations of pediatric clients from newborn through adolescence while providing key insights into how to conduct and assess them. A beginning guide for those learning to perform physical examinations on patients from birth through adolescence, this text describes the many examination techniques for infants and children throughout their development. Approaching each system from a developmental perspective, each chapter addresses a specific system divided into four major components: interviewing techniques, anatomy and physiology, examination techniques, and normal variations and common abnormal findings all detailing how to approach each age group from infant to adolescent. Since treating pediatric patients requires building ease and trust, each chapter includes seize the opportunity suggestions to help you assess that part of the body readily available without being intrusive or causing fear and discomfort. Further, following many chapters is a case study that incorporates diagnostic reasoning, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice.

Download or read book Manual of Physical Diagnosis in Pediatrics written by R Arvind and published by JP Medical Ltd. This book was released on 2014-09-20 with total page 531 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1. History Taking 2. Basic Parameters 3. Physical Growth Assessment 4. General Physical Examination 5. Developmental and Behavioral Assessment 6. Dysmorphic Child 7. Evaluating the Newborn 8. Respiratory System 9. Cardiovascular System 10. Gastrointestinal System 11. Genitourinary System 12. Central Nervous System 13. Musculoskeletal System 14. Endocrinology 15. Gynecologic Assessment 16. Genetics 17. Hematology 18. Miscellaneous Cases 19. Immunizing Agents 20. Practical Procedures 21. Instruments 22. Pharmacology 23. X-rays Index

Download or read book Pediatric Physical Examination E Book written by Karen Duderstadt and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Known for its accuracy, consistency, and portability, Pediatric Physical Examination: An Illustrated Handbook, 3rd Edition teaches the unique range of skills needed to assess children of all ages. Spiral-bound for quick reference in clinical settings, this photo-rich, step-by-step guide to physical examination for advanced practice providers prepares you to expertly examine children from birth through adolescence. Body system chapters begin with fetal development and take you through the key developmental stages of childhood. For infants and young children, Duderstadt 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. This edition features a new chapter on newborn physical examination, expanded coverage of skin conditions and new Red Flag highlights that help you recognize high-priority health issues. Expert guidance for the pediatric exam employs the quiet-to-active approach to the examination and assessment of infants — including preterm infants — and young children. This pediatric assessment approach, which starts with listening and moves on to touching, yields the best results in this age group. Richly illustrated in full color to help facilitate learning, with more than 300 photos and drawings that familiarize you with assessment techniques and common assessment findings. Easy-to-use two-column format provides quick access to concise guidance for the pediatric physical exam. Quick-reference special features, including: Information Gathering tables highlight questions and data needed from the patient/guardian, with questions conveniently separated by age group, to guide history-taking. Concise Conditions tables summarize common abnormal findings for each examination area. Pediatric Pearls highlight effective physical examination findings and techniques gleaned from years of expert practice. Family, Cultural, and Racial Considerations sections address the increasingly important areas of family and cultural assessment to prepare you for differences to anticipate when assessing children of various cultural or racial groups. Evidence-Based Practice Tips highlight useful research findings that guide clinical practice. Bulleted Summary of Examination lists at the end of each examination chapter highlight key assessment points associated with each body system and serve as a convenient learning aid and quick reference. End-of-chapter Charting examples demonstrate how to record physical examination findings in the health record and familiarize you with documentation language and format. Convenient spiral binding lets you lay the book flat or fold it back for easy visualization and quick reference in clinical settings.

Download or read book Study Guide to Accompany Advanced Pediatric Assessment written by Ellen M. Chiocca and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2015 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only study guide to focus specifically on the assessment of infants and children. This companion study guide to Advanced Pediatric Assessment, Second Edition incorporates case studies, certification-style review questions, and anatomic labeling exercises to enhance and reinforce the specialized learning experience of nurse practitioner students. This study guide is the only one to focus specifically on the assessment of infants and children. Its chapters align with corresponding textbook chapters to facilitate exam success and mastery of skills required to expertly conduct the pediatric hi...

Download or read book Manual of Pediatric Physical Diagnosis written by Lewis A. Barness and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is a manual of the special methods used in pediatric physical diagnosis. It is assumed that the person using it has the basic knowledge of physical examination of adults"--Introduction.

Download or read book Handbook of Pediatric Physical and Clinical Diagnosis written by Lewis A. Barness and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2009 with total page 547 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite the advent of powerful technological advances, the cornerstone of patient care remains the history and physical examination. In this era of lab tests and, in a system dominated by "adult medicine," the special approach to the unique examination of infants and children is often lost. In the Handbook of Pediatric Physical Diagnosis, the highly respected pediatrician Lewis Barness, and noted pediatrician and pathologist, Enid Gilbert-Barness, present clear descriptions and guidelinesfor the examination of the pediatric patient in an objective, analytical, and humanistic manner. With concise, clearly written text covering both common and difficult diagnoses, and aided by a wealth of tables, charts, and illustrations, this new edition includes more information on differential diagnosis, and has a new fresh look.

Download or read book Fast Facts Handbook for Pediatric Primary Care written by Kristine M Ruggiero, PhD, MSN, RN, CPNP and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2020-09-14 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uniquely written from the perspectives of a Nurse Practitioner and a Physician Assistant This quick-access reference guide encompasses all key diagnostic and management essentials needed for safe and effective pediatric practice. By incorporating the most current literature and evidence-based practice, this guide explains how to best assess, diagnose, and treat common pediatric disorders in an ambulatory care setting. This practical, pocket-sized resource is presented in concise paragraphs, providing access to key information at a glance. Chapters consistently include focused assessment and diagnosis of the most common clinical problems and treatment options. Key points, important developmental milestones, and illness prevention and management sections provide practitioners with important content to educate patients and families easily and thoroughly. Abundant tables and charts help to facilitate quick reference to key components of practice. Links to frequently updated clinical guidelines and important web resources ensure that practitioners can maintain access to the most current knowledge available. Key Features: Provides speedy access to crucial information with concise paragraphs, chapter objectives, key points, and tables Conveniently organized by most commonly seen diseases and disorders Provides links to frequently updated clinical guidelines and web resources Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers

Download or read book Handbook of Pediatric Physical Diagnosis written by Lewis A. Barness and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 1998 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive physical examination, along with a detailed history, is the cornerstone of effective pediatric patient care. But with today's emphasis on laboratory tests, the methods used in physical diagnosis are often overlooked in the training of physicians. This revised, updated edition of Dr. Barness's classic handbook provides a thorough, systematic guide to pediatric physical diagnosis. Dr. Barness details the characteristics and techniques of a complete physical examination in a child and explains how to interpret the significance of physical findings.Chapters cover the approach to the patient, the examination of each organ system, the neurologic examination, and the examination of the newborn. Emphasis is on recognizing the many variations among normal children and determining normality, variations from normal, and abnormal states. The user-friendly format features numerous lists and tables of differential diagnoses.

Download or read book Pediatric Physical Examination written by Karen G. Duderstadt and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2024 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Known for its accuracy, consistency, and portability, Pediatric Physical Examination: An Illustrated Handbook, 4th Edition teaches the unique range of skills that Nurse Practitioners and primary care providers need to assess children of all ages. Spiral-bound for quick reference in clinical settings, this photo-rich, step-by-step guide to physical examination prepares you to expertly examine children from birth through adolescence. Body system chapters begin with fetal development and take you through the key developmental stages of childhood. This edition features new sections with Telehealth Tips and Considerations for Special Populations in many chapters, as well as expanded coverage of maltreatment, mental health, and social disparities of health. Expert guidance for the pediatric physical exam employs the "quiet-to-active" approach, starting with the listening parts of the physical exam and moving on to the hands-on components, the physical assessment approach that yields the best results in the pediatric age group. Quick-reference features include special tables/boxes, such as Information Gathering, Conditions, Pediatric Pearls, Red Flags, Interprofessional Collaboration Notes, Evidence-Based Practice, and EHR Documentation. Easy-to-use layout provides quick access to concise guidance for the pediatric physical exam. Richly illustrated, full-color format facilitates readability and learning with more than 300 photos and line drawings of assessment techniques and common assessment findings. Inclusive and ethnically diverse illustrations better represent the diverse populations pediatric health care providers work with every day. NEW! Telehealth Tips section added to chapters reflects the greatly expanded use of telehealth visits in clinical practice. NEW! Information on maltreatment, mental and behavioral health, and social determinants of health explored throughout the chapters. NEW! Considerations for special needs populations added to most chapters. NEW! Guidance on use of screen time for early childhood and advice for families.