Clinical Pediatrics

Specially designed for medical students, this book presents a succinct exposition of the clinical procedures involved in the diagnosis and management of common pediatric cases. FEATURES In a simple and easy- to- understand language, the book explains the fundamentals of: • History taking - both general and systemic • Clinical examination- both general and systemic • Differential diagnosis • Investigations • Diagnosis • Management and prognosis The book also explains the various disorders seen in children and adolescents and highlights their: • Definition • Epidemiology • Aetiology • Pathogenesis • Clinical Features A simple point wise style of presentation is followed throughout the text and important features are summarized in appropriate tables and boxes. Relevant clinical photographs are included in the text. CONTENTS 1. Approach to Children 2. History Taking in Children 3. Physical Examination in Children 4. Growth and Development 5. Nutritional Disorders 6. Rickets 7. Diarrhoeal Disorders 8. Disorders of Cardiovascular 9. Disorders of Respiratory System 10. Disorders of Gastrointestinal 11. Disorders of Central Nervous 12. Disorders of Genitourinary 13. Blood Disorders 14. Disorders of Endocrine System 15. Chromosomal Disorders 16. Muscular Disorders 17. Neoplasms