Pediatric Decision-Making Strategies
- 2nd Edition - January 8, 2015
- Imprint: Saunders
- Authors: Albert J. Pomeranz, Svapna Sabnis, Sharon Busey, Robert Kliegman
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 2 9 8 5 4 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 3 2 8 2 7 - 2
Designed to accompany Nelson Textbook of Pediatricsand Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics, Pediatric Decision-Making Strategies is a concise, user-friendly reference uses a unique al… Read more
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Request a sales quoteDesigned 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
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
- Cough
- Hoarseness
- Stridor
- Wheezing
- Cyanosis
- Hemoptysis
- Apnea
- Chest Pain
- Syncope
- Palpitations
- Heart Murmurs
- Abdominal Pain
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Jaundice
- Hepatomegaly
- Splenomegaly
- Abdominal Masses
- Dysuria
- Enuresis
- Red Urine and Hematuria
- Proteinuria
- Edema
- Hypertension
- Scrotal Pain
- Scrotal Swelling (Painless)
- Dysmenorrhea
- Amenorrhea
- Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
- Vaginal Discharge
- Limp
- Arthritis
- Knee Pain
- Extremity Pain
- Back Pain
- Stiff or Painful Neck
- In-Toeing, Out-Toeing, and Toe-Walking
- Bowlegs and Knock-Knees
- Headaches
- Seizures and Other Paroxysmal Disorders
- Involuntary Movements
- Hypotonia and Weakness
- Ataxia
- Altered Mental Status
- Hearing Loss
- Alopecia
- Vesicles and Bullae
- Fever and Rash
- Lymphadenopathy
- Anemia
- Bleeding
- Petechiae/Purpura
- Neutropenia
- Pancytopenia
- Eosinophilia
- Short Stature
- Pubertal Delay
- Precocious Puberty in the Male
- Precocious Puberty in the Female
- Atypical or Ambiguous Genitalia
- Hirsutism
- Gynecomastia
- Obesity
- Polyuria
- Fever without a Source
- Fever of Unknown Origin
- Recurrent Infections
- Irritable Infant (Fussy or Excessively Crying Infant)
- Failure to Thrive
- Sleep Disturbances
- Acidemia
- Alkalemia
- Hypernatremia
- Hyponatremia
- Hypokalemia
- Hyperkalemia
- Hypocalcemia
- Hypercalcemia
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
CARDIOLOGY
GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM
GENITOURINARY SYSTEM
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
NEUROLOGY
DERMATOLOGY
HEMATOLOGY
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
GENERAL
FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES
- Edition: 2
- Published: January 8, 2015
- Imprint: Saunders
- No. of pages: 368
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323298544
- eBook ISBN: 9780323328272
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Albert J. Pomeranz
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Medical College of Wisconsin, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WisconsinSS
Svapna Sabnis
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Medical College of Wisconsin, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WisconsinSB
Sharon Busey
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Medical College of Wisconsin, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WisconsinRK
Robert Kliegman
Affiliations and expertise
Professor and Chair Emeritus, Department of Pediatrics - Medical College of Wisconsin Nelson Undiagnosed and Rare Disease Program, USA