Pediatric Physical Examination

Expert guidance for the pediatric exam: Pediatric Physical Examination provides expert guidance for the pediatric physical exam. It employs the "quiet-to-active" approach to the examination of infants and young children, starting with listening and moving on to touching, the pediatric assessment approach that yields the best results in this age group. Coverage of assessment of the preterm infant equips the reader with practical tools for assessing this unique pediatric population. New Telehealth Chapter: This new chapter is particularly important because of the greatly expanded use of telehealth visits during the Covid-19 pandemic. Quick-reference special features: Special Tables/Boxes: Information Gathering, Conditions, Pediatric Pearls, Red Flags, Interprofessional Collaboration Notes, Evidence-Based Practice, Documentation, and Charting Easy-to-use two-column format: A time-tested, easy-access, two-column format provides quick access to concise guidance for the pediatric physical exam. Richly illustrated in full color: The book's full-color format facilitates readability and learning. More than 300 photos and line drawings facilitate learning and familiarize the reader with assessment techniques and common assessment findings. The art budget will focus on making photos and line drawings more diverse. NEW chapter on Telehealth More info on maltreatment More info on mental health More info on social disparities of health Considerations for Special Populations section added to most chapters