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…
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…
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…
CHAPTER 9 Head and neck Karen G. Duderstadt Embryological development The rapid growth of the head begins during the fifth week of embryonic life, as the brain simultaneously undergoes a…
CHAPTER 2 Assessment parameters Karen G. Duderstadt Gestational age in the newborn Obtaining an accurate assessment of gestational age begins with the prenatal history and birth history and can assist…
CHAPTER 3 Developmental surveillance and screening Abbey Alkon Each child achieves developmental milestones at his or her own pace, although the sequence of developmental milestones is generally incremental and stepwise…
CHAPTER 4 Comprehensive information gathering Karen G. Duderstadt; and Naomi A. Schapiro The skill of obtaining a comprehensive, holistic health history remains the most important clinical tool for pediatrics. Despite…
CHAPTER 5 Environmental health history Karen G. Duderstadt Environment is a key determinant of health, and children are uniquely vulnerable to environmental hazards. Children’s genetic predisposition, social milieu, and nutrition…
CHAPTER 1 Approach to care and assessment of children and adolescents Karen G. Duderstadt Unique role of the pediatric provider Pediatric health care providers have a unique role in the…
