Feeding Infants
Feeding Infants Susan A. Friedman Brenda Waber NUTRITIONAL NEEDS OF HEALTHY FULL-TERM INFANTS Table 6-1 summarizes the nutritional needs of a healthy full-term infant. HINT: Contraindications to both breast- and…
Immunizations
Immunizations Alexander G. Fiks IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULE Figure 5-1 presents the recommended childhood immunization schedule for children and adolescents. The following are important general issues to consider: The simultaneous administration of…
Developmental Disabilities
Developmental Disabilities Patty Huang INTRODUCTION When caring for children with developmental disabilities, the physician must consider possible causes for the disorder, screening for problems associated with the disorder, and interventions…
The Physical Examination
The Physical Examination Shoshana Melman GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS Performing the Physical Examination The physical examination of a child is as much an art as a scientific procedure. The goal is to…
Developmental Surveillance
Developmental Surveillance Patty Huang INTRODUCTION Primary care physicians play a vital role in identifying children at risk for developmental disabilities and in referring them for appropriate early intervention services. Developmental…
Obtaining and Presenting a Patient History
Obtaining and Presenting a Patient History Joseph J. Zorc M. William Schwartz (3rd Edition) This chapter presents a guide for obtaining a history of a pediatric patient and presenting a…
