Diagnostic Tests for Cri-du-chat syndrome
Cri-du-chat syndrome Tests: Book Excerpts
Cri-du-chat syndrome Diagnosis: Book Excerpts
Diagnostic Tests for Cri-du-chat syndrome: Online Medical Books
16 MEDICAL BOOKS ONLINE!
Review excerpts from medical books online, free, without registration,
for more information about the diagnostic tests for Cri-du-chat syndrome.
Cat's cry:
History and physical examination
(Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
Perform a physical examination, and note abnormalities. If you detect cat's cry in an older infant, ask the parents when it developed. The sudden onset of an abnormal cry in an infant with a previously normal, vigorous cry suggests other disorders. (See “Cry, highpitched,” page 179.)
» READ BOOK EXCERPT ONLINE »
Source: Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition), 2006
Cat's cry:
History and physical examination
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
Perform a physical examination, and note any abnormalities. If you detect cat’s cry in an older infant, ask the parents when it developed. Sudden onset of an abnormal cry in an infant with a previously normal, vigorous cry suggests other disorders. (See “Cry, high-pitched,” page 218.)
» READ BOOK EXCERPT ONLINE »
Source: Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition), 2006
Crying and Irritability:
Diagnostic Approach
(The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics)
Excessivecrying or irritability must be taken seriously, especially whencomforting and consoling fail to remedy the situation.Age of child and presence of illnessnarrow diagnostic possibilities. Complete history, including psychosocialand developmental history, and physical exam are often diagnostic.Infant can have normal physical examwith occult trauma (skull or extremity fracture), so that radiographssometimes are necessary.Placement of fluorescein drops in eyemay be diagnostic of corneal abrasion or foreign body.If physical exam is normal and cryingdoes not persist after assessment, serious illness is unlikely.If crying persists, other investigations may be necessary, and theseare guided by history and physical exam.
» READ BOOK EXCERPT ONLINE »
Source: The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics, 2006
Cat's cry:
History and physical examination
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
Perform a physical examination, and note abnormalities. If you detect cat's cry in an older infant, ask the parents when it developed. The sudden onset of an abnormal cry in an infant with a previously normal, vigorous cry suggests other disorders. (See “Cry, high-pitched,” page 172.)
» READ BOOK EXCERPT ONLINE »
Source: Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms, 2007
"I authorize the release of any medical or other information necessary to process this claim." Do you recognize these words? You should, if...
Germs are a fact of life and catching an infectious disease like a cold may seem inevitable. But there are simple ways to protect yourself against...
Sexual contact can sometimes result in problems. An unwanted pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases may be some of those consequences. But by...
Health insurance is important to everyone, especially people with chronic conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Tune in to...
See full list of 4 related videos
» Next page:
Diagnosis of Cri-du-chat syndrome
Rate This Website
What do you think about the features of this website?
Take our user survey and have your say:
Website User Survey
Medical Tools & Articles:
Next articles:
Tools & Services:
Medical Articles:
Forums & Message Boards
- Ask or answer a question at the Boards:
