Nelson Pediatric Symptom-Based Diagnosis

Nelson Pediatric Symptom-Based Diagnosis

<p>Nelson Pediatric Symptom-Based Diagnosis, by Drs. Robert M. Kliegman, Patricia S. Lye, Brett Bordini, Heather Toth, and Donald Basel, uses a <b>unique, step-by-step, symptom-based approach</b> to differential diagnosis of diseases and disorders in children and adolescents. Conveniently linked to the world’s best-selling pediatric reference, <i>Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 20th Edition</i>, it <b>focuses on the symptoms you’re likely to see in general practice</b>, as well as uncommon disorders. You’ll find <b>clear guidance on exactly what to consider and how to proceed</b> when faced with a host of common symptoms such as cough, fever, headache, chest pain, gait disturbances, and many more.</p><ul><li>Features a <b>practical, symptom-based approach</b> that enables you to form an accurate diagnosis.</li> <p><li>Uses the same <b>consistent, step-by-step presentation</b> in every chapter: History, Physical Examination, Diagnosis (including laboratory tests), Imaging, Diagnosis, and Treatment.</li> <p><li>Covers new approaches to diagnostic imaging and genetic testing, new diagnostic guidelines, BRUE (brief resolved unexplained event), stroke in children, behavior disorders, syncope, recurrent fever syndromes, and much more.</li> <p><li>Includes <b>full-color illustrations, algorithms, tables, and "red flags"</b> to aid differential diagnosis.</li> <p><li>Serves as an<b> ideal companion to <i>Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 20th Edition</b></i>. Content in this book is <b>referenced and linked electronically to the larger text</b>, providing easy access to full background and evidence-based treatment and management content when you own both references.</li> <b> <p><li>Expert Consult™ eBook version included with purchase.</b> This <b>enhanced eBook experience</b> allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.</li> </ul>