BookAlbert J. Pomeranz, Svapna Sabnis, Sharon L. Busey, Robert M. Kliegman.
Summary: Designed to accompany Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics and Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics, Pediatric Decision-Making Strategies is a concise, user-friendly reference uses a unique algorithmic approach to facilitate diagnosis, testing, and 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.
Contents:
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 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.