chiropractic check-ups should be considered as a part of disease prevention.
Identifying data (ID). Name, nickname, sex, date of birth, birthplace, first and last name of each parent, day and work phone number of each parent, home address of child and each parent
Source of history (SH). Record the source of given history information (e.g., patient, father, mother, other medical reports).
Chief complaint (CC). Depending on the child’s age, attempt to record the CC in their own words. It should be made clear in the records if the CC is a concern of the child, parent, or a third party (e.g., teacher, daycare provider, grandparent).
the child will not want to latch-on or feed when his head is turned toward one particular side. There is also the possibility that the infant is unable to turn his or her head to one particular side because of joint restriction caused by a vertebral subluxation (e.g., with an ASRP atlas, the child may not be able to turn their head far enough to the left to comfortably nurse at the right breast).
Sleep patterns: amount, frequency of naps, nightmares, sleep walking.
Toileting: age toilet training was introduced, age that bowel and bladder control were attained, and occurrence of accidents or enuresis. If enuresis is reported, evaluation of the fifth lumbar, second and third sacral segments, and the T11-L2 spinal segments should be checked for vertebral subluxations. The most common vertebral levels associated with enuresis are the second and third sacral segments. The upper cervical spine also should be evaluated for vertebral subluxations in a child with enuresis (3).
Speech: record any stuttering, lisping, or hesitation of speech patterns. Verbally interact with the child to obtain some sense of their vocabulary (e.g., number of words in their vocabulary, clarity of words, understanding of words).
Discipline: What is the child’s temperament (behavioral style) and how does the parent/caretaker respond to it? Does the discipline style used seem to be successful? Does the child demonstrate negativity, withdrawal from others, temper tantrums, or aggressive behavior? Children suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder may tend to demonstrate aggressive behavior. They show little thought about or regret for any of their actions, even if they involve injury to others. These children are easily distractible and impulsive and are often unpopular with their peers. Any child with hyperactive tendencies should be checked for vertebral subluxations. Special attention should be paid to the upper cervical region (i.e., occiput to C3) (3).
Schooling: Does/did the child attend day care or preschool? At what age did the child begin kindergarten? What is the current satisfaction of the child and parent with the schooling? Are there any specific academic achievements or concerns regarding schooling? Is there a history of an attendance problem?
Recreational: Is the child involved in any recreational activities? If so, was it the child’s choice to participate or the parents’ decision? If the child participates in sports do they participate in team sports or individual sports?
Sexuality: Is the child comfortable with his/her sexual orientation? What is their relationship with members of the opposite sex? Do they have any questions regarding conception, pregnancy, contraception, or sexually transmitted diseases? Is their relationship with their parent(s) one that permits discussion of sexual concerns?
Personality: What is the child’s degree of independence/autonomy? What is their relationship with parents, siblings, peers, and teachers? What is their self-image? What do they feel their major assets are?
General: weight changes, energy level, sleep patterns, growth patterns, fever, fatigue
Skin: birthmarks, rashes, pallor, sweating, itching, bleeding, swelling, dryness, color changes, lumps, changes in hair or nails
Head: headaches, head injuries, dizziness
Eyes: vision disorders, pain, redness, excessive tearing, glasses
Ears: hearing disorders, infections, dizziness, ringing in ears, discharge
Nose and sinuses: frequent colds, nasal stuffiness, hay fever, nosebleeds, drainage, discharge, sinus troubles
Mouth and throat: dental or gum problems, sore throats, speech problems, hoarseness, sore/enlarged tongue, last dental examination
Lymphatics: enlarged and/or painful lymph nodes
Neck: pain, lumps/masses, thyroid problems, wryneck (torticollis), “swollen glands”
Breasts: pain, discharge, masses, asymmetry, selfexaminations
Respiratory: cough, sputum (color and quantity), difficulty breathing, wheeze, frequent colds, exercise intolerance, hemoptysis, tuberculin test, bronchitis, asthma, history of chest x-rays
Cardiovascular: heart murmur, heart abnormalities, high blood pressure, rheumatic fever, dyspnea, chest pain, palpitations, edema, cyanosis
Gastrointestinal: abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, colic, food intolerance, vomiting of blood, excessive belching or passing of gas, jaundice, bloody or tarry stools, hepatitis, liver or gall bladder problems
Urinary: pain, frequency, infections, enuresis, blood in urine
Genito-reproductive: male: age of onset of puberty, hernias, undescended testicle, testicular pain or swelling, discharge from or sores on penis, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual activity, sexual concerns; female: age at menarche; regularity, frequency, and duration of periods; dysmenorrhea; last menstrual period; excessive abdominal and/or back pain or bleeding associated with menstrual cycles; sexually transmitted diseases; sexual activity; pregnancies; sexual concerns; vaginal abnormalities; ovarian cysts; discharge; itching
Musculoskeletal: pain or swelling in joints, joint stiffness, arthritis, pain in muscles or bones, congenital abnormalities, sports injuries, scoliosis, gait abnormalities, back or neck pain. Inconsistencies in the history of this area are especially important for detecting suspected child abuse or maltreatment (see Chapter 16)
Neurological: fainting, blackouts, seizures, paralysis, local weakness, numbness, tingling, memory, personality changes, abnormal movements or vocalizations, difficulties with handwriting, balance/coordination, central nervous system (CNS) infections, delayed development, functioning at school
Psychiatric: nervousness, tension, mood, memory, behavior, depression, hallucinations
Endocrine: thyroid problems, heat/cold intolerance, excessive sweating, diabetes, excessive hunger, thirst, urination
Hematologic: anemia, bruising, bleeding, past transfusions
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