Physical diagnosis in neonatology
Author(s)
Bibliographic Information
Physical diagnosis in neonatology
Lippincott-Raven, c1998
Available at / 10 libraries
-
No Libraries matched.
- Remove all filters.
Note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This volume is a complete and systematic guide to physical examination of neonates, interpretation of physical findings in neonates, and identification of clinical syndromes as they appear at this stage. The first section reviews the fetal and postnatal development of the various organ systems, describes techniques of physical examination, and thoroughly discusses the significance of physical findings in each body area. Coverage includes detailed information on normal findings and variations of normal, as well as abnormal findings. The second section lists the critical signs, symptoms, and physical findings that are diagnostic or suggestive of specific syndromes. Full-color photographs depict the presentation of specific syndromes in neonates
Table of Contents
- Part one Findings in the neonate: head - eye, ears, nose, oral region, neck, hair
- chest
- cardiac system
- pulmonary system
- abdomen - liver, spleen, kidney, bowel, umbilicus
- perineum - female genitalia, male genitalia, anus
- orthopaedics - hands, arms, spine, hips, legs, feet
- neuromotor - hypotonia, hypertonia, jitteriness, weakness, state, developmental, competene
- skin and subcutaneous tissue
- lymphatics. Part two Specific syndromes presentations: chromosomal disorders - Downs, Trisomy 13, Trisomy 18, Prader Willi, VATER, CHARGE, Turner/Noonan, Cornelia de Lange
- nonchromosomal disorders - infant of diabetic mother, foetal alcohol syndrome, foetal hydantoin, intrauterine compression, twin to twin transfusion, intrauterine growth retardation, hyperthyroid.
by "Nielsen BookData"
