Main description:

Designed to accompany Nelson Textbook of Pediatricsand Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics, Pediatric Decision-Making Strategies is a concise, user-friendly reference uses a unique algorithmic approach to facilitate diagnosis, testing, 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.

"...it demonstrates a way of thinking about medicine that is useful in paediatrics and in all other specialties." Reviewed by Seminars in Fetal and Neonatal Medicine , Apr 2015

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.

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
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
Bleeding
Petechiae/Purpura
Neutropenia
Pancytopenia
Eosinophilia
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Short Stature
Pubertal Delay
Precocious Puberty in the Male
Precocious Puberty in the Female
Atypical or Ambiguous Genitalia
Hirsutism
Gynecomastia
Obesity
Polyuria
GENERAL

Fever without a Source
Fever of Unknown Origin
Recurrent Infections
Irritable Infant (Fussy or Excessively Crying Infant)
Failure to Thrive
Sleep Disturbances
FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES

Acidemia
Alkalemia
Hypernatremia
Hyponatremia
Hypokalemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypocalcemia
Hypercalcemia