Main description:

Accurate diagnosis of paediatric illness is, at times, more challenging than diagnosis of adult illness because children, especially those of a very young age, are often unable to describe or illustrate their symptoms.

This book is a practical guide to clinical examination of children for diagnosis of diseases and disorders.

Beginning with an introduction to communication skills with both children and their parents, the next chapters discuss the importance of history taking and offer guidance on general physical examination techniques.

The following sections cover more specific examination for each system of the body - respiratory, nervous, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, eyes, skin and more.

The book concludes with discussion on ethical and legal matters, diagnosis of death, and common procedures in paediatrics.

Clinical photographs, illustrations and tables for quick and easy reference, further enhance the comprehensive text.

Key points

Comprehensive guide to paediatric clinical examination techniques
Emphasis on importance of communication skills and accurate history taking
Covers all systems of the body
Highly illustrated with clinical photographs, diagrams and tables

Contents:

Communication with Child & Parents
History Taking in Pediatrics
General Physical Examination
Assessment of Diet & Feeding Practices
Anthropometry & Assessment of Growth
Developmental Assessment
The Alimentary System & Abdomen
The Respiratory System
The Cardiovascular System
The Nervous System
Examination of the Newborn
The Musculoskeletal System
Examination of Skin & its Appendages
Examination of Eyes
Examination of Ear, Nose & Throat
Ethical & Legal Issues in Pediatric Practice
The Diagnosis of Death
Common Procedures in Pediatrics