Proteinuria
Chapter 53 Proteinuria Lavjay Butani, Bruce Z. Morgenstern ETIOLOGY Is Proteinuria a Sign of Kidney Disease? Protein in the urine is a nonspecific finding and does not necessarily indicate an…
Physical Examination
Chapter 5 Physical Examination Jerold C. Woodhead, Paula Algranati What Is Important in the Physical Examination? The content of the physical examination depends on the patient’s age, developmental stage, and…
Lead Exposure and Poisoning
Chapter 13 Lead Exposure and Poisoning Jerold C. Woodhead ETIOLOGY Why Is Exposure to Lead a Problem? Lead is a neurodevelopmental toxin for the immature nervous system at even very…
Ear Pain/Otitis Media
Chapter 30 Ear Pain/Otitis Media Jerold C. Woodhead ETIOLOGY What Causes Ear Pain? Ear pain is a frequent and persistent symptom of acute otitis media (AOM), the most common illness…
Enuresis/Urinary Incontinence
Chapter 32 Enuresis/Urinary Incontinence Lavjay Butani, Bruce Z. Morgenstern ETIOLOGY Should I Be Concerned If a 5-Year-Old Wets the Bed? Bedwetting is common among 5-year-olds and is a form of…
Inpatient Service
Chapter 2 Inpatient Service Jerold C. Woodhead What Will Help Me Be Successful on the Inpatient Service? Your inpatient experience may be on a general pediatrics service, where patients span…
Orthopedics: A Practical Approach
Chapter 68 Orthopedics A Practical Approach Michael R. Lawless NEWBORN INFANT ETIOLOGY What Common Orthopedic Problems Affect Newborns? Almost all newborns have bowing or internal curvature of the legs to…
Outpatient Service
Chapter 3 Outpatient Service Jerold C. Woodhead How Should I Approach the Outpatient Service? Your clerkship will likely have about half of its clinical activities in outpatient clinics or physician…
