The ninth edition of Paediatrics Lecture Notes provides the information central to an understanding of the care of children in clinical practice, in a fresh new layout. Learn all you need to know about Paediatrics quickly and easily – vital topics are highlighted, chapters are summarized and mapped out, with treatment boxes for fast reference. Ready–made revision lists, links to further references, OSCE stations and Extended Matching Questions make Paediatrics Lecture Notes ideal for exam preparation. Other new features include: Updates in crucial areas of paediatric medicine such as urology and emotional and behavioural problems More on cerebral palsy, autism and seizures Brand new chapters on clinical genetics and adolescent health With its clear writing style, Paediatrics Lecture Notes is a excellent companion to develop both exam and practical skills. INDICE: OSCE stations Preface Acknowledgements Symptom sorter Part 1 Essentials of paediatrics 1. Children and their health 2. Parents and children: listening and talking 3. Examination of children 4. Emergency paediatrics Part 2 Normal and abnormal in childhood: growth, development, behaviour and prevention 5. Genetics 6. Fetal medicine 7. Birth and the newborn infant 8. Disorders of the newborn 9. Child development and how to assess it 10. Learning problems 11. Emotional and behavioural problems 12. Nutrition 13. Abnormal growth and sex development 14. Immunization and infections 15. Accidents and non–accidents 16. Adolescent health Part 3 Systems and specialities 17. Neurology 18. Ear, nose and throat 19. Respiratory medicine 20. Cardiology 21. Gastroenterology 22. Urology 23. Bones and joints 24. Dermatology 25. Haematology 26. Neoplasia 27. Endocrine and metabolic disorders Part 4 After paediatrics 28 Preparing for examinations 29 Prescribing 30 Careers Self–test: Extended Matching Questions Answers Index
- ISBN: 978-0-470-65707-2
- Editorial: Wiley–Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 336
- Fecha Publicación: 21/02/2014
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés