Problem Oriented Pediatric Diagnosis

by Barkin, Roger M.

• ISBN13: 9780316081023
• ISBN10: 0316081027
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1990-04-01
• Publisher: Little Brown & Co

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Acknowledgments	xi
I The Pediatric Patient	1	(8)
Approaching the Healthy Child	3	(6)
II General Problems	9	(26)
Resuscitating the Child	11	(5)
Shock	16	(4)
Fluid and Electrolyte Problems	20	(4)
Fever	24	(7)
Failure to Thrive	31	(4)
III Behavioral Problems	35	(10)
Encopresis	37	(2)
Enuresis	39	(2)
Irritability	41	(4)
IV Cardiovascular Problems	45	(14)
Chest Pain	47	(4)
Dysrhythmias and Palpitations	51	(5)
Hypertension	56	(3)
V Dermatologic Problems	59	(6)
Rash	61	(4)
VI Ear, Nose, and Throat Problems	65	(14)
Ear Pain	67	(3)
Lymphadenopathy and Neck Swelling	70	(3)
Nasal Discharge and Epistaxis	73	(2)
Pharyngitis or Sore Throat	75	(4)
VII Eye Problems	79	(6)
Impaired Vision	81	(2)
Red Eye	83	(2)
VIII Gastrointestinal Problems	85	(34)
Abdominal Pain	87	(4)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding--Hematemesis and Rectal Bleeding	91	(5)
Constipation	96	(3)
Diarrhea	99	(4)
Dysphagia	103	(4)
Hepatosplenomegaly	107	(5)
Vomiting	112	(7)
IX Gynecologic Problems	119	(8)
Vaginal Bleeding	121	(4)
Vaginal Discharge	125	(2)
X Hematologic Problems	127	(10)
Anemia	129	(3)
Bleeding	132	(5)
XI Metabolic and Endocrine Problems	137	(6)
Hypoglycemia	139	(4)
XII Neurologic Problems	143	(26)
Altered Mental Status	145	(6)
Ataxia	151	(3)
Headache	154	(4)
Paralysis	158	(3)
Seizures (Convulsions)	161	(4)
Syncope (Fainting)	165	(4)
XIII Orthopedic Problems	169	(12)
Arthralgia and Joint Pain	171	(4)
Limp	175	(6)
XIV Renal and Genitourinary Problems	181	(14)
Dysuria and Frequency	183	(3)
Hematuria and Proteinuria	186	(6)
Testicular Pain	192	(3)
XV Respiratory Problems	195	(20)
Apnea	197	(3)
Cough	200	(5)
Cyanosis	205	(4)
Respiratory Distress (Dyspnea)	209	(6)
XVI Traumatic Problems	215	(4)
The Traumatized Child	217	(2)
Appendixes	219	(74)
A. Vital Signs	221	(1)
B. Growth Curves	222	(4)
C. Measurement Conversions	226	(2)
D. Normal Laboratory Values	228	(3)
E. Frequently Used Pediatric Drugs	231	(4)
F. Parent Instruction Guide	235	(58)
Abdominal Pain	236	(2)
Anemia	238	(1)
Asthma	239	(2)
Bites--Animal and Human	241	(2)
Bloody Nose	243	(1)
Burns	244	(2)
Cold or Upper Respiratory Infection (URI)	246	(1)
Colic	247	(1)
Constipation	248	(1)
Convulsions or Seizures	249	(2)
Cough	251	(2)
Croup	253	(28)
Cuts and Scrapes	281
Diarrhea	255	(2)
Ear Pain or Infection	257	(1)
Eye Redness, Discharge or Pain	258	(26)
Facial Injuries	284
Fever	259	(27)
Head Injury	286
Headache	261	(1)
Kidney or Bladder Infection (Urinary Tract Infection or UTIs)	262	(2)
Mumps	264	(24)
Neck Pain and Swelling	288
Poisoning	265	(1)
Rashes	266	(2)
Rash--Chicken Pox (Varicella)	268	(1)
Rash--Contact Dermatitis	269	(1)
Rash--Diaper Dermatitis and Candidiasis	270	(1)
Rash--Eczema or Atopic Dermatitis	271	(1)
Rash--Hives (or Urticaria)	272	(1)
Rash--Impetigo	273	(1)
Rash--Lice	274	(1)
Rash--Ringworm	275	(1)
Rash--Scarlet Fever	276	(1)
Sore Throat	277	(13)
Sprains and Broken Bones	290
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome	278	(1)
Vomiting	279	(14)
Index	293