Bookby Edward Machtinger, Peter A. Nigrović ; edited by Janice A. Lowe.
Summary: "Spanish for Pediatric Medicine features a quick-reference design that enables the user to rapidly identify and explore common medical situations. English and Spanish equivalents are shown side-by-side for quick reference. This convenient guide includes translations for virtually every type of patient visit. General examinations, Bright Futures stage discussions, emergency department interactions, and terms for discussing specific body systems (hematology, respiratory, cardiovascular, etc.) are provided. This convenient resource fits right in your pocket for use throughout the day as you travel between departments or exam rooms. Also included are translations for discussing issues such as developmental milestones, obesity prevention, and lead toxicity screening along with commonly used expressions to help clinicians better connect with patients and parents. This 3rd edition is completely updated and is consistent with the newest Bright Futures Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children, and Adolescents 4th edition content. Visit-specific translations for the 31 age-based visits reflect the organization of the guidelines as well"--Publisher's description.
Contents:
Introduction
Part I. Common expressions. Greetings
Helpful phrases
Terms of endearment for children
Part II. General visit. Initial history
Past medical history
Family history
Social history (HEADSS)
Description of pain
Examination instructions
Immunization screening and instructions
Discharge instructions
Part III. Stage visit. Prenatal
Newborn
First week (3 to 5 days)
1 month
2 months
4 months
6 months
9 months
12 months
15 months
18 months
2 years
2½ years
3 years
4 years
5 and 6 years
7 and 8 years
9 and 10 years
11-14 years
15-17 years
18-21 years
Part IV. Target systems. Constitutional and hematology/oncology
Skin
HEENT and Neck
Respiratory
Cardiovascular
Gastrointestinal
Genitourinary
Musculoskeletal
Neurological
Part V. Emergency department visit. Brief emergency department history
Brief emergency department scenarios
Description of pain
Examination instructions
Discharge instructions
Part VI. Special issues. Abuse screening questions
Ancillary services
Developmental milestones
Lead toxicity screening questions
Prevention and treatment of obesity
Tuberculosis screening
Media use guidelines
Part VII. Additional words and phrases.