Pediatric Physical Examination - E-Book

Pediatric Physical Examination: An Illustrated Handbook, 4th Edition is a trusted, practical guide designed to teach the essential skills Nurse Practitioners and primary care providers need to accurately assess children from birth through adolescence. Renowned for its accuracy, consistency, and portability, this spiral-bound, photo-rich handbook delivers step-by-step guidance for performing pediatric physical examinations in real-world clinical settings. Organized by body system and grounded in developmental principles, the text emphasizes a child-centered, “quiet-to-active” examination approach that supports effective, respectful, and reliable assessments. Updated to reflect contemporary pediatric practice, this edition integrates telehealth, special population considerations, and expanded coverage of mental health, maltreatment, and social determinants of health.

Key Features

• Step-by-step, developmentally informed guidance for pediatric physical examination from newborns through adolescents
• Spiral-bound, quick-reference format ideal for use in busy clinical settings
• Body system organization beginning with fetal development and progressing through key stages of childhood
• “Quiet-to-active” examination approach tailored to the pediatric population
• Over 300 full-color photographs and illustrations depicting assessment techniques and common findings
• Quick-reference tables and boxes, including Pediatric Pearls, Red Flags, Evidence-Based Practice, EHR Documentation, and Interprofessional Collaboration Notes
• NEW! Telehealth Tips integrated throughout chapters to support virtual pediatric assessments
• NEW! Expanded content on child maltreatment, mental and behavioral health, and social determinants of health
• NEW! Considerations for children with special health care needs included in most chapters
• NEW! Guidance on screen time use in early childhood and family counseling
• Inclusive, ethnically diverse illustrations reflecting the populations served in pediatric health care