Schwartz's Clinical Handbook of Pediatrics

Schwartzs Clinical Handbook of Pediatrics 9781608315789
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Publication Date: Apr 10, 2012
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Edition: Fifth
ISBN/ISSN: 9781608315789
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Description

Completely updated by expert authors from leading pediatric institutions, this pocket-sized handbook for medical students and residents covers the diagnosis and management of common problems found in children, focusing on symptoms, differential diagnosis, laboratory assessment, and various treatment options for each problem.

Features

  • Organized by chief complaint with complete differential diagnosis for easy look-up
  • Numerous algorithms outline the diagnostic approach
  • Helpful HINT boxes highlight key points to increase understanding
  • Glossary of  pediatric syndromes and surgical terms
  • A FREE companion website includes access to the  E-book!
 

About the Author(s)

  • Joseph J Zorc MD, MSCE
  • Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Emergency MedicinePerelman School of MedicineUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PAAttending PhysicianEmergency DepartmentChildren

  • Elizabeth R Alpern MD, MSCE
  • Associate ProfessorDepartment of PediatricsPerelman School of MedicineUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PADirector of Research, Attending PhysicianDivision o

  • Lawrence W Brown M.D.
  • Associate ProfessorDepartments of Neurology and PediatricsUniversity of Pennsylvania School of MedicinePhiladelphia, PADirector, Pediatric NeuropsychiatryDivision of Neurology<BR&

  • Kathleen M Loomes MD
  • Associate ProfessorDepartment of PediatricsUniversity of Pennsylvania School of MedicinePhiladelphia, PAAttending PhysicianDivision of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition<

  • Bradley S Marino MD, MPP, MSCE
  • Associate Professor of PediatricsUniversity of Cincinnati College of MedicineCincinnati, OHAttending PhysicianPediatric Cardiac Intensive CareDepartment of PediatricsDivisi

  • Cynthia J Mollen MD, PhD
  • Assistant ProfessorDepartment of PediatricsPerelman School of MedicineUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PAAttending PhysicianDivision of Emergency M

  • Leslie J Raffini MD, MSCE
  • Assistant ProfessorDepartment of PediatricsUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PADirectorHemostasis and Thrombosis CenterDivision of HematologyChildr

Specs

  • Edition: Fifth
  • Product Format: Softbound
  • ISBN: 9781608315789
  • Trim Size: 5 x 8
  • Pages: 984
  • Pub Date: Apr 10, 2012
  • Weight: 2.0

Table of contents

Part 1 INTRODUCTION        1       Obtaining and Presenting a Patient History        2       The Physical Examination          3       Developmental Surveillance         4       Developmental Disabilities          5       Immunizations          6       Feeding Infants          7       Well-Newborn Care  Part 2 PROBLEMS        8       Abdominal Mass          9       Abdominal Pain, Acute        10       Abdominal Pain, Chronic        11       Alopecia        12       Ambiguous Genitalia       13       Amenorrhea        14       Animal Bites        15       Apnea        16       Ascites      17       Ataxia        18       Bleeding and Purpura        19       Chest Pain        20       Child Abuse       21       Coma       22       Constipation        23       Cough        24       Cyanosis        25       Dehydration       26       Diabetes        27       Diarrhea, Acute        28       Diarrhea, Chronic        29       Drowning       30       Ear, Painful        31       Edema        32       Electrolyte Disturbances       33       Fever        34       Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Lower        35       Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Upper        36       Goiter        37       Head Trauma        38       Headache        39       Hematuria        40       Hemolysis        41       Hemoptysis        42       Hepatomegaly        43       Hypertension        44       Hypotonia        45       Jaundice        46       Jaundice, Newborn        47       Joint Pain        48       Leukocytosis        49       Leukopenia        50       Lymphadenopathy        51       Macrocephaly        52       Mediastinal Mass        53       Murmurs        54       Neck Mass        55       Neck Pain/Stiffness        56       Neonatal Infections        57       Pallor (Paleness)        58       Paraplegia        59       Pelvic Pain        60       Pleural Effusions        61       Precocious Puberty        62       Proteinuria        63       Pruritus        64       Rashes        65       Red Eye        66       Respiratory Distress        67       Scrotal Pain, Acute        68       Seizures        69       Sexual Abuse        70       Sexually Transmitted Diseases        71       Short Stature        72       Sore Throat        73       Splenomegaly        74       Syncope        75       Tachycardia        76       Thermal Injuries       77      Urinary Frequency and Polyuria        78       Urine Output, Decreased        79       Vaginal Bleeding        80       Vaginal Discharge (Vulvovaginitis)        81       Vertigo (Dizziness)        82       Vomiting     Part 3 TOXICOLOGY      83       Toxicology   Part 4 CARDIOLOGY LABORATORY      84       Cardiology Laboratory   Part 5 SURGICAL GLOSSARY      85       Surgical Glossary &