The Pediatric Diagnostic Examination
Donald E. Greydanus (Editor), Arthur N. Feinberg (Editor), Dilip R. PatelBooks.org participates in affiliate programs including Bookshop.org and the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this page, at no additional cost to you.
Overview
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
Synopsis
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
Doody Review Services
Reviewer:Judy Moreau, MD(Ochsner for Children)
Description:This book, geared to students and residents, uses a systems-based format for the pediatric diagnostic examination.
Purpose:With its focus on using the exam to formulate a diagnosis makes this a worthy undertaking. Often students and residents come to rely too heavily on laboratory tests and imaging to get to a diagnosis.
Audience:This book is geared to students or residents in pediatrics and family practice, but will be a useful resource to nurses and nurse practitioners as well as a good review for all practitioners.
Features:Each chapter covers a specific system/topic but all are organized in a similar manner, with an introduction, physiology, anatomy, history, exam, diagnosis, lab and imaging, and when to refer section. Illustrations demonstrating specific tests/maneuvers are especially helpful along with a description.
Assessment:This is a useful resource for students and residents. It has a very easy-to-access format. It is also small enough to be easily carried by the student/resident. Overall, I was impressed with the content and format of this book.
Editorials
From The Critics
Reviewer: Judy Moreau, MD(Ochsner for Children)Description: This book, geared to students and residents, uses a systems-based format for the pediatric diagnostic examination.
Purpose: With its focus on using the exam to formulate a diagnosis makes this a worthy undertaking. Often students and residents come to rely too heavily on laboratory tests and imaging to get to a diagnosis.
Audience: This book is geared to students or residents in pediatrics and family practice, but will be a useful resource to nurses and nurse practitioners as well as a good review for all practitioners.
Features: Each chapter covers a specific system/topic but all are organized in a similar manner, with an introduction, physiology, anatomy, history, exam, diagnosis, lab and imaging, and when to refer section. Illustrations demonstrating specific tests/maneuvers are especially helpful along with a description.
Assessment: This is a useful resource for students and residents. It has a very easy-to-access format. It is also small enough to be easily carried by the student/resident. Overall, I was impressed with the content and format of this book.