Pediatric Physical Examination : An Illustrated Handbook

by Duderstadt

• ISBN13: 9780323019040
• ISBN10: 0323019048
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-03-06
• Publisher: Mosby

Summary

This portable, photographic guide for nurse practitioners describes how to develop the unique range of skills required to assess children of all ages. Not often learned in the context of adult assessment, these skills help in easily and effectively examining children from childbirth through young adulthood. System chapters begin with the development of the fetus and take the reader through the key developmental stages of childhood. For infants and young children, this guide uses the quiet-to-active approach, popular among pediatric experts and more effective than the traditional head-to-toe approach. Over 200 photos and line drawings allow the reader to learn visually. Uses the quiet-to-active approach to pediatric examination, starting with listening and moving on to touching. Unique coverage of assessment of the preterm infant. Environmental Health History chapter covers the assessment of environmental risk factors in children. Quick-reference text boxes focus on abnormal conditions. Information Gathering boxes display questions and data needed from the patient/guardian. Key Points emphasize developmental and cultural factors in assessing a child. Charting examples show how to record physical findings in the medical record. Pediatric Pearls highlight key physical findings and techniques to improve pediatric examinations. An easy-access two-column style provides concise information.

Table of Contents

UNIT I: GENERAL ASSESSMENT
Approach to Child & Adolescent Assessment	3	(8)
Karen G. Duderstadt
Assessment Parameters	11	(12)
Karen G. Duderstadt
Developmental Parameters	23	(10)
Andrea Windom
Comprehensive Information Gathering	33	(14)
Karen G. Duderstadt
Naomi A. Schapiro
Environmental Health History	47	(8)
Karen G. Duderstadt
UNIT II: SYSTEM-SPECIFIC ASSESSMENT
Skin	55	(16)
Renee McLeod
Heart and Vascular System	71	(18)
Elizabeth Tong
Chest and Respiratory System	89	(14)
Concettina Tolomeo
Head and Neck	103	(10)
Karen G. Duderstadt
Lymphatic System	113	(8)
Karen G. Duderstadt
Eyes	121	(16)
Karen G. Duderstadt
Ears	137	(18)
Patricia Jackson Allen
Nose, Mouth, and Throat	155	(16)
Patricia Jackson Allen
Abdomen	171	(18)
Laura J. Ohara
Male Genitalia	189	(14)
Karen G. Duderstadt
Male and Female Breast	203	(10)
Naomi A. Schapiro
Female Genitalia	213	(18)
Naomi A. Schapiro
Musculoskeletal System	231	(28)
Karen G. Duderstadt
Naomi A. Schapiro
Neurological System	259	(22)
Karen G. Duderstadt
UNIT III: COMPREHENSIVE AND SYMPTOM-FOCUSED ASSESSMENT
Pediatric Health Visit Charting	281	(49)
Karen G. Duderstadt
APPENDIXES
A. Growth and BMI Charts	291	(11)
B. Food Pyramid	302	(3)
C. Denver II Developmental Screening Tool	305	(3)
D. Pediatric Symptom Checklist	308	(3)
E. Pediatric Laboratory Values: Common Laboratory Tests	311	(11)
F. English-to-Spanish Vocabulary and Phrases	322	(8)
G. Additional Resources Available Online	330