Pediatric Decision-Making Strategies

Designed to accompany Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics and Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics, Pediatric Decision-Making Strategies is a concise, user-friendly reference uses a unique algorithmic approach to facilitate diagnosis, testing, and basic treatment of common pediatric disorders. For any given symptom, an algorithm guides the reader through the appropriate investigative procedures and lab tests to reach definitive diagnoses. An updated format that enhances usability makes this medical reference book a must-have for medical students, residents, and practitioners treating pediatric patients. .

New to this edition

    Explore concise, focused, and updated algorithms that cover the most common pediatric problems.
    Gain imperative knowledge from an expert author team that includes Dr. Robert M. Kliegman (of the Nelson line of textbooks), as well as references to related chapters in both Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics and Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics.
    Quickly access important information with a new standard format and trim size for practicality and usability.
    Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, algorithms, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Table of Contents:

          HEAD NECK and EYES

    Ear Pain

    Rhinorrhea

    Sore Throat

    Neck Masses

    Abnormal Head Size Shape and Fontanels

    Red Eye

    Strabismus

    Visual Impairment and Leukocoria

    Abnormal Eye Movements

    RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

    Cough

    Hoarseness

    Stridor

    Wheezing

    Cyanosis

    Hemoptysis

    Apnea

    CARDIOLOGY

    Chest Pain

    Syncope

    Palpitations

    Heart Murmurs

    GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM

    Abdominal Pain

    Vomiting

    Diarrhea

    Constipation

    Gastrointestinal Bleeding

    Jaundice

    Hepatomegaly

    Splenomegaly

    Abdominal Masses

    GENITOURINARY SYSTEM

    Dysuria

    Enuresis

    Red Urine and Hematuria 1

    Proteinuria

    Edema

    Hypertension

    Scrotal Pain

    Scrotal Swelling (Painless)

    Dysmenorrhea

    Amenorrhea

    Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding

    Vaginal Discharge

    MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM

    Limp

    Arthritis

    Knee Pain

    Extremity Pain

    Back Pain

    Stiff or Painful Neck

    In-Toeing Out-Toeing and Toe-Walking

    Bowlegs and Knock-Knees

    NEUROLOGY

    Headaches

    Seizures and Other Paroxysmal Disorders

    Involuntary Movements

    Hypotonia and Weakness

    Ataxia

    Altered Mental Status

    Hearing Loss

    DERMATOLOGY

    Alopecia

    Vesicles and Bullae

    Fever and Rash

    HEMATOLOGY

    Lymphadenopathy

    Anemia 236

    Bleeding 240

    Petechiae/Purpura 244

    Neutropenia 248

    Pancytopenia 252

    Eosinophilia 254

    ENDOCRINE SYSTEM 257

    Short Stature 258

    Pubertal Delay 262

    Precocious Puberty in the Male 266

    Precocious Puberty in the Female 268

    Ambiguous Genitalia 270

    Hirsutism 274

    Gynecomastia 276

    Obesity 278

    Polyuria 282

    GENERAL 287

    Fever without a Source 288

    Fever of Unknown Origin 296

    Recurrent Infections 302

    Irritable Infant 308

    Failure to Thrive 312

    Sleep Disturbances 316

    FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES 321

    Acidemia 322

    Alkalemia 326

    Hypernatremia 330

    Hyponatremia 334

    Hypokalemia 338

    Hyperkalemia 340

    Hypocalcemia 342

    Hypercalcemia 344

Albert J. Pomeranz, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Department of Pediatrics, Milwaukee, WI; Sharon Busey, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Department of Pediatrics, Milwaukee, WI; Svapna Sabnis, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Department of Pediatrics, Milwaukee, WI; Richard E. Behrman, MD, Nonprofit Healthcare and Educational, Consultants to Medical Institutions, Santa Barbara, California and Robert M. Kliegman, MD, Professor and Chairman Emeritus, Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin