Designed to accompany Nelson Textbook of Pediatricsand Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics, Pediatric Decision-Making Strategies is a concise, user-friendly reference uses a unique algorithmic approach to facilitate diagnosis, testing, basic treatment of common pediatric disorders. For any given symptom, an algorithm guides the reader through the appropriate investigative procedures and lab tests to reach definitive diagnoses. An updated format that enhances usability makes this medical reference book a must-have for medical students, residents, and practitioners treating pediatric patients.
"...it demonstrates a way of thinking about medicine that is useful in paediatrics and in all other specialties." Reviewed by Seminars in Fetal and Neonatal Medicine, Apr 2015
- Explore concise, focused, and updated algorithms that cover the most common pediatric problems. - Gain imperative knowledge from an expert author team that includes Dr. Robert M. Kliegman (of the Nelson line of textbooks), as well as references to related chapters in both Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics and Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics. - Quickly access important information with a new standard format and trim size for practicality and usability. - Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, algorithms, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
"...it demonstrates a way of thinking about medicine that is useful in paediatrics and in all other specialties." Reviewed by Seminars in Fetal and Neonatal Medicine, Apr 2015
- Explore concise, focused, and updated algorithms that cover the most common pediatric problems. - Gain imperative knowledge from an expert author team that includes Dr. Robert M. Kliegman (of the Nelson line of textbooks), as well as references to related chapters in both Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics and Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics. - Quickly access important information with a new standard format and trim size for practicality and usability. - Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, algorithms, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
Table of Contents
????????? HEAD NECK and EYES- Ear Pain
- Rhinorrhea
- Sore Throat
- Neck Masses
- Abnormal Head Size, Shape, and Fontanels
- Red Eye
- Strabismus
- Visual Impairment and Leukocoria
- Abnormal Eye Movements
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
- Cough
- Hoarseness
- Stridor
- Wheezing
- Cyanosis
- Hemoptysis
- Apnea
CARDIOLOGY
- Chest Pain
- Syncope
- Palpitations
- Heart Murmurs
GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM
- Abdominal Pain
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Jaundice
- Hepatomegaly
- Splenomegaly
- Abdominal Masses
GENITOURINARY SYSTEM
- Dysuria
- Enuresis
- Red Urine and Hematuria
- Proteinuria
- Edema
- Hypertension
- Scrotal Pain
- Scrotal Swelling (Painless)
- Dysmenorrhea
- Amenorrhea
- Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
- Vaginal Discharge
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
- Limp
- Arthritis
- Knee Pain
- Extremity Pain
- Back Pain
- Stiff or Painful Neck
- In-Toeing, Out-Toeing, and Toe-Walking
- Bowlegs and Knock-Knees
NEUROLOGY
- Headaches
- Seizures and Other Paroxysmal Disorders
- Involuntary Movements
- Hypotonia and Weakness
- Ataxia
- Altered Mental Status
- Hearing Loss
DERMATOLOGY
- Alopecia
- Vesicles and Bullae
- Fever and Rash
HEMATOLOGY
- Lymphadenopathy
- Anemia
- Bleeding
- Petechiae/Purpura
- Neutropenia
- Pancytopenia
- Eosinophilia
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
- Short Stature
- Pubertal Delay
- Precocious Puberty in the Male
- Precocious Puberty in the Female
- Atypical or Ambiguous Genitalia
- Hirsutism
- Gynecomastia
- Obesity
- Polyuria
GENERAL
- Fever without a Source
- Fever of Unknown Origin
- Recurrent Infections
- Irritable Infant (Fussy or Excessively Crying Infant)
- Failure to Thrive
- Sleep Disturbances
FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES
- Acidemia
- Alkalemia
- Hypernatremia
- Hyponatremia
- Hypokalemia
- Hyperkalemia
- Hypocalcemia
- Hypercalcemia
