Male genitalia
CHAPTER 15 Male genitalia Angel K. Chen The pediatric physical examination is not complete without a thorough evaluation of the developing genitalia. Routine surveillance of the genitourinary system is equally…
Heart and vascular system
CHAPTER 7 Heart and vascular system Elizabeth Tong; and Patricia O’Brien Embryological development The heart begins to form in the fetus by the end of the third week after conception….
Female genitalia
CHAPTER 17 Female genitalia Erica Bisgyer Monasterio; and Naomi A. Schapiro The female genital examination is a recommended yet an under-performed part of the routine physical for pediatric and adolescent…
Nose, mouth, and throat
CHAPTER 13 Nose, mouth, and throat Patricia Jackson Allen A thorough assessment of the nose, mouth, and throat is an essential part of the pediatric physical examination. Infants and children…
Male and female breast
CHAPTER 16 Male and female breast Erica Bisgyer Monasterio; and Naomi A. Schapiro Male and female breast development is similar until puberty; therefore, the examination of both boys and girls…
Chest and respiratory system
CHAPTER 8 Chest and respiratory system Concettina (Tina) Tolomeo Embryological development Knowledge of lung development is critical when performing a respiratory assessment in early childhood, especially in a newborn infant…
Charting pediatric comprehensive and symptom-focused health care visits
CHAPTER 20 Charting pediatric comprehensive and symptom-focused health care visits Karen G. Duderstadt Charting the health care visit Comprehensive assessment of the infant, child, and adolescent and accurate charting in…
Lymphatic system
CHAPTER 10 Lymphatic system Karen G. Duderstadt Embryological development The lymphatic system is established in the mesoderm layer during the third week of embryonic development, and the development of the…
