Main description:

This book is a concise guide to history taking and clinical examination of children.

Presented in a step by step format, the text explains accurate history taking based on presenting signs and symptoms, antenatal history, development, immunisation, dietary, and socioeconomic factors. The following sections describe both general and systemic examination techniques.

A complete section dedicated to neonatology includes topics such as gestational groups, birth weight, Apgar score, newborn resuscitation algorithms, neonatal reflexes, jaundice, sepsis, and much more.

The book is enhanced by clinical images and tables, as well as a comprehensive appendix.

Key points

Concise guide to history taking and clinical examination of children
Presented in step by step format, covering both general and systemic examination techniques
Includes complete section dedicated to neonatology
Features clinical images and tables to enhance learning

Contents:

Importance of a Child
Introduction to History Taking
Outline of History Taking in Children
General Physical Examination of Children
Systemic Examination
Neonatology
Appendix

Index