Pediatric Decision Making Strategies

By Svapna Sabnis, Sharon Busey, Albert J. Pomeranz

Book Overview

A new addition to the well-respected Nelson family of pediatric resources, this concise and user-friendly handbook uses a unique algorithmic approach to facilitate diagnosis for 89 of the most common pediatric signs, symptoms, and electrolyte abnormalities. For any given symptom, an algorithm guides the reader through the appropriate investigative procedures and laboratory tests to a definitive diagnosis. Succinctly-written discussions follow each algorithm, explaining key elements of the history and physical exam, additional diagnostic clues, and special considerations.An approach by presenting complaint, rather than by suspected diagnosis, makes diagnostic decision making easier.Presenting complaints are organized by body system for easy reference.References for each topic point the way to Behrman et al: Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 16th Edition and Kliegman: Practical Strategies in Pediatric Diagnosis and Therapy, as well as other sources of additional information.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0721682464
• ISBN13: 9780721682464
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 2.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.5" x 11.0"