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

This comprehensive undergraduate medical textbook on the paediatric clinical examination covers not only the medical information, but also advice on dealing with small children, their parents, and breaking bad news.

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.

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

This 3rd Edition of the pocket-sized reference provides a quick review of essential clinical information needed for pediatric history taking, examination, developmental assessment, and more. Features new sections on talking to parents and on interpreting centile charts and puberty staging...and new diagrams, mnemonics, and tips.

IAP Textbook of Pediatrics is the latest edition of this extensive textbook, which highlights the substantial advances in preventive and therapeutic care in paediatrics since the last edition. This edition has been thoroughly revised and reorganised into a single volume, enhanced by nearly 1200 full colour images and illustrations which allow for quick and easy reference. New content and topics in this edition include new IAP growth charts, human milk banking, and survival of childhood cancer.