Neonatology
2 Neonatology Beverly S. Brozanski, Melissa M. Riley, Debra L. Bogen General Techniques of Physical Examination Assessment of the Newborn The purposes of the routine newborn assessment are to determine…
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Otolaryngology
23 Otolaryngology Robert F. Yellon, David H. Chi The importance of pediatricians and family physicians having an understanding of and experience with otolaryngologic problems and being skilled in techniques of…
Rheumatology
7 Rheumatology Kathryn Torok, Paul Rosen The rheumatic diseases of childhood are a heterogeneous group of disorders usually manifested by signs and symptoms of inflammation. Although significant progress has been…
Hematology and Oncology
11 Hematology and Oncology Jean M. Tersak, James D. Cooper, A. Kim Ritchey Hematology Red Blood Cells The red blood cell classically is described as a biconcave disk. Red cells…
Cardiology
5 Cardiology Lee B. Beerman, Jacqueline Kreutzer, Vivek Allada This chapter addresses the initial approach to a patient with suspected or known heart disease by physical examination, chest x-ray, and…
Oral Disorders
20 Oral Disorders Brian Martin, Heather Baumhardt, Alene D’Alesio, Mamoun M. Nazif, David H. McKibben, Holly W. Davis Assessment Techniques Because oral and oropharyngeal problems and disorders are common and…
Allergy and Immunology
4 Allergy and Immunology Andrew MacGinnitie, David Nash, Todd Green, David Stukus Disorders of the immune system are diverse and range from mild to severe in their manifestations and impact…
Genetic Disorders and Dysmorphic Conditions
1 Genetic Disorders and Dysmorphic Conditions Suneeta Madan-Khetarpal, Georgianne Arnold The field of pediatric genetics and dysmorphology is complex, interesting, and rapidly evolving. Our knowledge base is gleaned from the…
Urologic Disorders
14 Urologic Disorders Mark F. Bellinger Many congenital urologic malformations and acquired disorders, and the results of common urologic surgical procedures, may produce visible or palpable findings on physical examination….
