Main description:

This book is a concise guide to accurate diagnosis of paediatric disorders for trainees.

Divided into ten sections, the first few chapters discuss history taking and physical examination of children and neonates.

The following sections cover symptoms and examination of specific anatomical systems including cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, respiratory, and central nervous system.

The final chapters provide case-based discussion, spotter images for quick revision, and corresponding answers.

The useful, step by step text is enhanced by clinical photographs and illustrations.

Key points

Concise guide to accurate diagnosis of paediatric disorders for trainees
Provides guidance on history taking and physical examination
Covers symptoms and examination of specific body systems
Complete chapter presents spotter images and answers for quick revision

Contents:

History Taking/Physical Examination of a Child
Examination of Neonate
Clinical Clues in Neonate
Symptomatology and Examination of CVS in Children
Symptomatology and Examination of Gastrointestinal System
Symptomatology and Examination of Respiratory System
Symptomatology and Examination of Central Nervous System
Case-based Discussion
Spotters
Answers

Index