Main description:

All the essentials of the Bright Futures health supervision visits in an easy-to-access format. It's the quick reference tool and training resource for busy health professionals. Includes every visit from birth through age 21. Also included in the appendices are Developmental Milestones at a Glance chart, Recommended Medical Screenings chart for infancy through adolescence, Sexual Maturity Ratings scale, and much more!

Key Features:

* Reflects updated American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) "Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care".

* Includes completely revised content reflected in 32 health supervision visits (prenatal and 31 well-child care visits).

Contents:

Bright Futures at the American Academy of Pediatrics
How to Use This Guide
Supporting Families Successfully
Bright Futures Health Promotion Themes
Bright Futures Health Supervision Visits
Introduction to the Bright Futures Health Supervision Visits
Prenatal Visit
Newborn Visit
First Week Visit (3 to 5 Days)
1 Month Visit
2 Month Visit
4 Month Visit
6 Month Visit
9 Month Visit
12 Month Visit
15 Month Visit
18 Month Visit
2 Year Visit
2 1/2 Year Visit
3 Year Visit
4 Year Visit
5 and 6 Year Visits
7 and 8 Year Visits
9 and 10 Year Visits
Early Adolescence Visits (11 Through 14 Year Visits)
Middle Adolescence Visits (15 Through 17 Year Visits)
Late Adolescence Visits (18 Through 21 Year Visits)
Appendixes
List of Abbreviations
Developmental Milestones for Developmental Surveillance at Preventive Care Visits
Social and Emotional Development in Middle Childhood
Domains of Adolescent Development
Tooth Eruption Chart
Sexual Maturity Ratings