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Pediatrics Practical Essentials

  • 1st Edition - September 1, 2022
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Anupama S, R Nisha, Sai Shiva G
  • Language: English

This is a first of its kind, comprehensive compendium for pediatrics practical examination, with frequently asked questions and case sheet formats. It is structured to help me… Read more

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This is a first of its kind, comprehensive compendium for pediatrics practical examination, with frequently asked questions and case sheet formats. It is structured to help medical students to prepare in an intense framework that mimics the examination. It also aids in untangling complex topics like ventilator graphics, ECG, and X-rays with appended images. It also includes recent guidelines, algorithms, growth charts and reference charts. The book will prove invaluable to postgraduates and undergraduates who require clear and systematic approach to clinical cases in Pediatrics.

Key features

• Prototype case sheet for long and short cases serves as a ready reckoner.

• Detailed case analysis, encompassing history elicitation to counseling and prognosis.

• Case-based discussion with frequently asked questions (similar to viva voce).

• Comprehensive coverage of both MD as well as DNB topics.

• Core topics that are complex, such as ECG, X-ray, EEG, and CT/MRI, are dealt in a simple manner.

• A must have book for pediatrics practial examinations.

Table of contents

Part A Long Cases

SECTION A

Central Nervous System

  1. Central Nervous System Examination

  2. Cerebral Palsy

  3. Acute Hemiparesis

  4. Acute Flaccid Paralysis

  5. Floppy Infant

  6. Neurodegenerative Disorders

  7. Postmeningitic Sequelae

  8. Paraplegia

  9. Ataxia

    10. SECTION B

    Cardiovascular System

  10. Cardiovascular System Examination

  11. Approach to Congenital Heart Diseases

  12. Tetralogy of Fallot

  13. Rheumatic Fever

  14. Ventricular Septal Defect

  15. Atrial Septal Defect

  16. Patent Ductus Arteriosus

    17. SECTION C

    Respiratory System

  17. Examination of Respiratory System

  18. Pleural Effusion

  19. Chronic Suppurative Lung Disease

    20. SECTION D

    Abdomen System

  20. Gastrointestinal System Examination

  21. Chronic Liver Disease (CLD)

  22. EHPVO – Upper GI Bleeding

  23. Neonatal Cholestasis Syndrome

    24. PART B Short Cases

  24. Hydrocephalus

  25. Meningomyelocele

  26. Facial Palsy

  27. Microcephaly

  28. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

  29. Approach to Hepatosplenomegaly

  30. Ascites

  31. Nephritic/Nephrotic Syndrome

  32. Thalassemia

  33. Severe Acute Malnutrition

  34. Diarrhea

  35. Obesity

  36. Rickets

  37. Hypothyroidism

  38. Short Stature

  39. Down Syndrome

  40. Neonatal History Taking and Examination

  41. Frequently Asked Questions in Newborn

  42. Frequently Asked Questions in Preterm

  43. Frequently Asked Questions in Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia

    44. PART C Other Topics of Practical Examination Importance

  44. Nutrition

  45. Vaccination

  46. Drugs

  47. Instruments

  48. Arterial Blood Gas

  49. Fluids and Electrolytes

  50. Development

  51. pGALS (paediatric Gait Arms Legs and Spine)

  52. Health Programs

  53. X-ray

  54. How to Read CT and MRI

  55. Electrocardiogram (ECG)

  56. Electroencephalogram (EEG)

  57. End-Tidal CO (ETCO)

  58. Ventilator Graphics

  59. Counseling

    60. PART D Algorithms

  60. Neonatal Resuscitation Progarm

  61. BLS/PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

  62. IMNCI

    63. PART E Reference Charts

  63. Growth Charts

  64. Special Charts in Pediatrics

  65. RDA Reference Chart for Indian Children

    66. PART F Tips for Students

  66. Checklist for Practical Examination

  67. Tips for the Candidates

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: September 15, 2022
  • Language: English