Magon Pushpendra (ed.) Pearls in Clinical Pediatrics

Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, 2013. — 376 p.The book discusses important aspects of pediatrics that helps a clinician to diagnose and treat all the pediatric problems. The pediatric problems are investigated by a detailed history-taking and thorough examination of children. Other than these investigations, topics like nutrition, immunization, child development, basic instruments, bedside tests, laboratory tests, biopsy and X-rays are being covered. The information and discussions on common problems faced by pediatrics helps in judging proper diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. The drugs used in emergency conditions are discussed for each drug chapter-wise for better understanding of indications and dosage, mechanism of action and adverse effects. The case studies are also been included with their interpretations.Children are Unique.
Know What is Normal and What is Not?
Essentials of History-taking and Examination in a Neonate.
Outline of Pediatric History and Examination.
Nutrition.
Developmental Assessment.
Central Nervous System.
Cardiovascular System.
Respiratory System.
An Approach to Abdomen.
An Overview on Importance of Dermatology in Diagnosis.
Vaccination.
Blood — Peripheral Smear.
Staining Microbiological Specimens (Part-I).
Staining Microbiological Specimens (Part-II).
Culturing Microbiological Specimen.
Cerebrospinal Fluid Examination.
Urine Examination.
Liver Biopsy.
Bone Marrow Tests (Aspiration, Biopsy, Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation).
Reading an Electrocardiogram.
CT Scans.
Chest X-ray (Classical Chest X-rays and Newborn Chest X-rays).
Abdominal X-rays.
Bone X-rays.
Skull X-rays/Spine X-rays.
Equipment (For Airway Obstruction/For Circulation/For Poisoning/For Supportive Care of Newborns).
Emergency Drugs.
Calcium Gluconate.
Sodium Bicarbonate.
Phenytoin.
Aminophylline.
Adrenaline.
Furosemide.
Dopamine.
Oral Rehydration Solution.
Digoxin.
Steroids.
Antibiotics.
Vitamins and Minerals.
Asthma Therapy.
Drugs in Seizure Therapy.
Drug Treatment of Malaria.
Drug Treatment of Tuberculosis.
Oxygen.
Anemia.
Lymphadenopathy.
Muscle Disorders.
Bleeding Disorders.
Acute Rheumatic Fever.
Nephrology Cases.
Turner’s Syndrome.
Achondroplasia.
Mucopolysaccharidosis.
Neural Tube Defects.
Dental Caries.
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