3rd edition. — Wolters Kluwer, 2010. — 787 p.
Specially designed for medical students, this book presents a succinct exposition of the clinical procedures involved in the diagnosis and management of common paediatric cases.
In a simple and easy-to-understand language, the book explains the fundamentals of: Clinical examination — both general and systemic.
Differential diagnosis.
Investigations.
Diagnosis.
Management and prognosis.
History taking — both general and systemic.
It, particularly, emphasises history taking and examination of the cardiovascular system, central nervous system and nutritional diseases.
The book also explains the various disorders seen in children and highlights their: Definition.
Epidemiology.
Aetiology.
Pathogenesis.
Clinical features.
A simple pointwise style of presentation is followed throughout the text and important features are summarised in appropriate tables and boxes. Relevant clinical photographs are included to illustrate the text.
Approach to Children.
History taking in Children.
Physical examination in Children.
Growth and Development.
Nutritional Disorders.
Rickets.
Diarrhoeal Disorders.
Disorders of Cardiovascular System.
Disorders of Respiratory System.
Disorders of Gastrointestinal System.
Disorders of Central Nervous System.
Disorders of Genitourinary System.
Blood Disorders.
Disorders of Endocrine System.
Chromosomal Disorders.
Muscular Disorders.
Neoplasms.