IAP Clinical Cases in Pediatrics for Postgraduates

IAP Clinical Cases in Pediatrics for Postgraduates is designed to assist the student to pass the examination. In this book model case presentation format, analysis of the history and examination, offering a differential diagnosis, discussion with the examiner and FAQs are provided to equip the student with the necessary skills. This book will help the student to develop confidence in case presentation and instill courage to face the examiner. In addition, a few more topics such as research methodology, systematic reading of chest X-rays, fundus examination, developmental screening and electroencephalography have been included as additional resources to help in Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). This way, students from both MD and DNB streams are benefitted. The editorial team comprises of postgraduate teachers from teaching Institutions who have trained the students over many years and who know the needs of the students. This book covers both aspects of a teaching process, meaning teaching and facilitating. By offering readymade customized learning materials, this book facilitates more free time for the students, so that they can pay enough attention to learn the day-to-day management of stable children in outpatient, inpatient as well as emergencies.

Key Features :

• Target audience: MD, DNB, DCH, MRCPCH, Pediatric postgraduates as well as pediatric faculty
• Case presentation format is used in this book with more than 50 examination cases.
• Highlights in history and important findings in the physical examination are given in a systematic manner, so that candidate can arrive at an appropriate differential diagnosis, which is the most crucial aspect of clinical medicine, both in examination and subsequently in practice.
• Relevant clinical notes to understand the basics and also FAQs for quick revision before the examination are included. This book has been authored by experienced postgraduate teaching faculty from MD and DNB stream.
• Additional topics included are tips for examination, growth charts, research methodology, interpretation of Chest X-ray, how to use the ophthalmoscope, EEG, ventilator graphics, FAQ in ER and critical care and spirometry
• This book fulfils the oft-felt need of the students and practitioners to have a systematic approach to common pediatric cases, especially in the Indian context.