(eBook) Essential Clinical Skills in Pediatrics by Anwar Qais Saadoon

This is the PDF eBook version for Essential Clinical Skills in Pediatrics – A Practical Guide to History Taking and Clinical Examination by Anwar Qais Saadoon

Table of Contents

Foreword

Preface
Part I History-Taking Skills and Symptomatology
1 Basics of History Taking
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Identity (patient demographics)
1.3 Chief Complaint(s) (presenting complaint)
1.4 History of Present Illness (history of presenting complaint)
1.5 Past History
1.5.1 Birth History
1.5.2 Past Medical and Surgical History
1.6 Medication History
1.7 Developmental History
1.8 Immunization History
1.9 Feeding/Dietary History
1.9.1 For an Infant
1.9.2 For an Older Child
1.10 Family History
1.11 Social History
1.12 Review of Systems (ROS)
2 History Taking of Common Pediatric Cases
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Dyspnea
2.3 Cyanosis
2.4 Cough
2.5 Wheezing
2.6 Stridor
2.7 Chest Pain
2.8 Syncope
2.9 Sore Throat
2.10 Ear Pain
2.11 Abdominal Pain
2.12 Vomiting
2.13 Acute Diarrhea
2.14 Chronic Diarrhea
2.15 Constipation
2.16 Upper-Gastrointestinal Bleeding
2.17 Lower-Gastrointestinal Bleeding
2.18 Jaundice
2.19 Hematuria
2.20 Edema
2.21 Polyuria and Urinary Frequency
2.22 Diabetic Ketoacidosis
2.23 Failure to Thrive
2.24 Headache
2.25 Seizure
2.26 Lower-Limb Weakness
2.27 Coma and Confusion
2.28 Skin Rash
2.29 Fever
2.30 Pallor
2.31 Bleeding and Bruising
2.32 Joint Pain
Part II Examination of the Newborn and Older Child
3 Examination of the Newborn
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Initial Brief Examination after Birth
3.2.1 Apgar Score
3.3 Routine Examination of the Newborn Infant
3.3.1 General Observation and Assessment
3.3.2 Skin
3.3.3 Head and Face
3.3.4 Neck
3.3.5 Arms and Hands
3.3.6 Chest
3.3.7 Heart
3.3.8 Abdomen
3.3.9 Genitalia and Anus
3.3.10 Legs and Feet
3.3.11 Neurologic Examination
3.3.12 Spine and Sacrum
3.3.13 Hips
3.3.14 Completing the Examination
4 Examination of the Older Child
4.1 Introduction
4.2 General Inspection
4.3 Assessment of Hydration Status
4.4 Assessment of Nutritional Status
4.5 Anthropometric Measures (growth parameters)
4.5.1 Weight
4.5.2 Length or Height
4.5.3 Head Circumference
4.5.4 Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC)
4.5.5 Body Mass Index
4.5.6 Growth Charts
4.6 Vital Signs
4.6.1 Pulse Rate (heart rate)
4.6.2 Respiratory Rate
4.6.3 Temperature
4.6.4 Blood Pressure
4.7 Examination of the Skin, Hair, and Nails
4.7.1 Skin Examination
4.7.2 Hair Examination
4.7.3 Nails Examination
4.8 Examination of the Head, Face, and Neck
4.8.1 Head Examination
4.8.2 Face Examination
4.8.3 Neck Examination
4.9 Cardiovascular System Examination
4.9.1 General Physical Examination
4.9.2 Examination of the Precordium
4.10 Respiratory System Examination
4.10.1 General Physical Examination
4.10.2 Examination of the Chest
4.11 Gastrointestinal System Examination
4.11.1 General Physical Examination
4.11.2 Examination of the Abdomen
4.11.3 Further Examination
4.12 Examination of the Child’s Genitalia
4.12.1 Male Genital Examination
4.12.2 Female Genital Examination
4.13 Reticuloendothelial System Examination
4.14 Examination of the Nervous System
4.14.1 General Physical Examination
4.14.2 Mental Status Examination
4.14.3 Cranial Nerves Examination
4.14.4 Motor System Examination
4.14.5 Sensory System Examination
4.14.6 Reflexes and Clonus
4.14.7 Coordination and Cerebellar Signs
4.15 Musculoskeletal System Examination
4.15.1 General Physical Examination
4.15.2 Examination of the Joints
Appendix