Physical Diagnosis in Neonatology

Physical Diagnosis in Neonatology
ISBN-10
0397513860
ISBN-13
9780397513864
Category
Medical
Pages
553
Language
English
Published
1998
Publisher
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Author
Mary Ann Fletcher

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.

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