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An essential guide to interpreting signs and symptoms in infants, children, and adolescentsThis well-illustrated, full-color handbook offers a logical, systematic approach to differential diagnosis is children, and is ideal for developing the skills and confidence necessary for diagnosing pediatric patients. Incorporating must-know anatomy, pathophysiology, and diagnostic tools, Pediatric Diagnostic Examination will sharpen your ability to effectively manage every step of the diagnostic examination process.Features:Icons that lead you quickly and easily to key signs, problems, findings, and syndromesEasy-to-follow, consistent template for all chapters, covering physiology and mechanics, functional anatomy, taking patient history, key symptoms and signs, suspicions, diagnostic tools, and important clinical alertsUseful for diagnosing children of all agesCoverage of all regions and systemsNumerous diagrams, tables, and clinical photographs-all in full-colorWritten by practicing pediatricians experienced enough to know the complications and pitfalls you will encounter in daily practice