Normal development

[iheartcheerios]

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Hi all, Is there a good book or article on anticipatory guidance / "normals" for pediatrics? For example, how much formula is should an infant of a certain age be taking...etc. I feel like this is important but never got formal teaching. Thanks!

 

[YoungCheese]

I would also be interested in hearing thoughts on this. I've done many different peds electives this (4th) year, trying to increase my knowledge base for intern year... and while I've definitely become more comfortable with pathology/pathophys, the questions on "normals" still trip me up.

 

[lockjaw]

Hi all, Is there a good book or article on anticipatory guidance / "normals" for pediatrics? For example, how much formula is should an infant of a certain age be taking...etc. I feel like this is important but never got formal teaching. Thanks!

I think Bright Futures is a great resource: http://brightfutures.aap.org/3rd_Edition_Guidelines_and_Pocket_Guide.html

 

[bjackrian]

I think Bright Futures is a great resource: http://brightfutures.aap.org/3rd_Edition_Guidelines_and_Pocket_Guide.html

Second this. The pocket guide in particular. There also used to be a Palm app, but I don't know if it's been updated for newer smart phones.

 

[jdc5]

I always found it so frustrating that pediatric step exams always focused on memorizing "stacking two blocks" or "drawing a person with 6 parts" or the most ridiculous i've seen (from the actual well child check sheet used in our state) "regards a raisin".

The fact is, that once you've seen a thousand kids in clinic for well child checks, these things just fit. And it's usually more practical things that I ask about...can the kid run up and down stairs? can he button his clothes? how about using a spoon? or picking up cheerios with a pincer grasp?

Bright Futures is included on the Pediatric Care Online iPhone app which is available free to any peds resident (you have to request a card as it's sponsored by some formula company) but is also a pretty handy app.

 

[jonb12997]

just got the bright futures pocket guide and used at continuity today... shoulda been using this for the last year and a half!!