Crash Course Paediatrics
- 5 Edición - 25 de febrero de 2019
- Autores: Anna Rodgers, Jessica Salkind
- Editores: Cassandra Gyamtso, Shreelata T Datta, Philip Xiu
- Idioma: Inglés
Crash Course Paediatrics, Fifth Edition – your effective every-day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have the essential infor… Leer más
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Crash Course Paediatrics, Fifth Edition – your effective every-day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have the essential information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success.
A winning formula now for over 20 years, each series volume has been fine-tuned and fully updated – with an improved full-colour layout tailored to make your life easier. Especially written by senior students or junior doctors – those who understand what is essential for exam success – with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert Faculty Advisers, the result are books which exactly meet your needs and you know you can trust.
Each chapter guides you succinctly through the full range of curriculum topics, integrating clinical considerations with the relevant basic science and avoiding unnecessary or confusing detail. A range of text boxes help you get to the hints, tips and key points you need fast! A fully revised self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats is included to check your understanding and aid exam preparation. The accompanying enhanced, downloadable eBook completes this invaluable learning package.
Series volumes have been honed to meet the requirements of today’s medical students, although the range of other health students and professionals who need rapid access to the essentials of paediatrics will also love the unique approach of Crash Course Paediatrics. Whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for a distinction Crash Course Paediatrics is for you!
Puntos claves
Puntos claves
- Provides the exam syllabus in one place - saves valuable revision time
- Written by senior students and recent graduates - those closest to what is essential for exam success
- Quality assured by leading Faculty Advisors - ensures complete accuracy of information
- Features the ever popular 'Hints and Tips' boxes and other useful aide-mémoires - distilled wisdom from those in the know
- Updated self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats – confirm your understanding and improve exam technique fast
Índice
Índice
1.1. Paediatric history taking
1.2. Adolescent history
1.3. Neonatal history
1.4. Paediatric examination
1.5. The neonatal examination
1.6. Medical sample clerking
1.7. Further reading
2. Investigations
2.1. Urine tests
2.2. Blood tests
2.3. Cerebrospinal fluid
2.4. Imaging
2.5. Further reading
3. Cardiovascular system
3.1. Congenital heart disease
3.2. Rheumatic fever
3.3. Cardiac infections
3.4. Cardiac arrhythmias
3.5. Further reading
4. Respiratory system
4.1. Presentation of paediatric respiratory disease
4.2. Upper respiratory tract infections
4.3. Lower respiratory tract infections
4.4. Asthma
4.5. Cystic fibrosis
4.6. Ears, nose and throat
4.7. Further reading
5. Gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary systems
5.1. Presentation of gastrointestinal disease
5.2. Important gastrointestinal conditions
5.3. Liver disease
5.4. Further reading
6. Renal and genitourinary conditions
6.1. Haematuria
6.2. Proteinuria
6.3. Urinary tract anomalies
6.4. Urinary tract infection
6.5. Acute nephritis
6.6. Nephrotic syndrome
6.7. Acute kidney injury
6.8. Chronic kidney disease
6.9. Genital conditions
6.10. Further reading
7. Endocrine system and growth
7.1. Hypothalamus and the pituitary gland
7.2. Growth
7.3. Puberty
7.4. Adrenal disorders
7.5. Thyroid disorders
7.6. Diabetes mellitus
7.7. Inborn errors of metabolism
7.8. Polyendocrinopathies
7.9. Further reading
8. Haematology
8.1. Haematopoiesis
8.2. Anaemia
8.3. Haemolytic anaemia
8.4. Splenomegaly
8.5. Bleeding disorders
8.6. Coagulation disorders
8.7. Thrombotic disorders in childhood
8.8. Further reading
9. Oncology
9.1. Childhood cancer
9.2. The leukaemias
9.3. Lymphomas
9.4. Brain tumours
9.5. Neuroblastoma
9.6. Wilms tumour (nephroblastoma)
9.7. Soft-tissue sarcomas
9.8. Bone tumours
9.9. Retinoblastoma
9.10. Langerhans cell histiocytosis
9.11. Further reading
10. Fever, infectious diseases and immunodeficiency
10.1. Fever
10.2. Viral infections
10.3. Bacterial infections
10.4. Parasitic infections
10.5. Immunodeficiency
10.6. Further reading
11. Allergy and anaphylaxis
11.1. Epidemiology
11.2. Pathophysiology
11.3. Aetiology
11.4. Clinical aspects of allergy
11.5. Anaphylaxis
11.6. Further reading
12. Dermatology
12.1. The child with a rash
12.2. Specific rashes
12.3. Skin infections
12.4. Infestations
12.5. Further reading
13. Nervous system
13.1. Fits, faints and funny turns
13.2. The unconscious child
13.3. Epilepsy
13.4. Febrile convulsions
13.5. Headache
13.6. Infections of the central nervous system
13.7. Malformations of the central nervous system
13.8. Cerebral palsy
13.9. Neurocutaneous syndromes
13.10. Neurodegenerative disorders of childhood
13.11. Neuromuscular disorders
13.12. Further reading
14. Musculoskeletal system
14.1. Limp
14.2. Disorders of the hip and knee
14.3. Disorders of the spine
14.4. Disorders of the upper limbs
14.5. Disorders of the skull
14.6. Fractures
14.7. Bone and joint infections
14.8. Rheumatic disorders
14.9. Genetic skeletal dysplasias
14.10. Further reading
15. The newborn
15.1. Maternal and fetal health
15.2. Fetal assessment and antenatal diagnosis
15.3. Maternal conditions affecting the fetus
15.4. Normal neonatal anatomy and physiology
15.5. Birth
15.6. Birth injury
15.7. The newborn
15.8. Disorders of the term infant
15.9. The preterm infant
15.10. Disorders of the preterm infant
15.11. Congenital malformations
15.12. Further reading
16. Genetics
16.1. Basic genetics
16.2. Single-gene disorders
16.3. Autosomal dominant disorders
16.4. Autosomal recessive disorders
16.5. X-linked disorders
16.6. Multifactorial disorders
16.7. Chromosomal disorders
16.8. Mitochondrial inheritance
16.9. Genetic counselling
17. Developmental assessment and developmental day
17.1. History
17.2. Examination
17.3. Signs of abnormal development
17.4. Further reading
18. Child and adolescent mental health
18.1. Attachment
18.2. Problems of early childhood
18.3. Autism spectrum disorders
18.4. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
18.5. Behavioural problems
18.6. Continence problems
18.7. Affective disorders
18.8. Anxiety
18.9. Psychosis
18.10. Eating disorders
18.11. Medically unexplained physical symptoms
18.12. Further reading
19. Community paediatrics, public health and child protection
19.1. Prevention in child health
19.2. Children with disabilities
19.3. Child protection
19.4. Children and the law
19.5. Further reading
20. Accidents and emergencies
20.1. Emergencies
20.2. Accidents
20.3. Further reading
21. Nutrition, fluids and prescribing
21.1. Nutrition
21.2. Fluids and electrolytes
21.3. Paediatric pharmacology and prescribing
21.4. Further reading
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Detalles del producto
- Edición: 5
- Publicado: 25 de febrero de 2019
- Idioma: Inglés