Physical Diagnosis in Neonatology

Download or read book Physical Diagnosis in Neonatology written by Mary Ann Fletcher and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 1998 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.