Paediatrics at a glance
By: Lawrence Miall, Mary Rudolf, Dominic Smith
Contributors: Rudolf, Mary, author; Smith, Dominic, 1970- author
Edition: Fourth edition.
Series: At a glance series; At a glance series (Oxford, England)
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.; Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 2016
Place of publication: Chicester, West Sussex; Ames, Iowa
Language: eng
Number of pages: 204
ISBN-13: 9781118947821; 9781118947807; 9781118947838
Subjects: MEDICAL; Pediatrics; Methods; Handbooks, manuals; Gynecology & Obstetrics
Other titles: Pediatrics at a glance
Description: Paediatrics at a Glance provides an introduction to paediatrics and the problems encountered in child health as they present in primary, community and secondary care, from birth through to adolescence.

Thoroughly updated to reflect changes in understanding of childhood illness over the past 5 years, the 4th edition of this best-selling textbook diagrammatically summarises the main differential diagnoses for each presenting symptom, while accompanying text covers important disorders and conditions as well as management information.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Table of contents: title: Title Page; title: Copyright; title: Table of Contents; title: Dedication; title: Preface; title: Acknowledgements; title: Abbreviations; title: How to use your textbook; title: Features contained within your textbook; title: About the companion website; title: Part 1: Evaluation of the child; title: Chapter 1: Paediatrics and child health; title: The changing face of paediatrics and child health; title: The determinants of health; title: Types of paediatric problems; title: Chapter 2: The paediatric consultation; title: Communication skills in paediatrics; title: Approaching the consultation; title: History taking; title: Beginning the examination-observation.; title: Chapter 3: Systems examination; title: Chapter 4: Development and developmental assessment; title: Milestones; title: Developmental warning signs; title: Chapter 5: Growth and puberty; title: Chapter 6: Understanding investigations; title: Chest radiography; title: Magnetic resonance imaging scans; title: Computed tomography scans; title: Ultrasound; title: Blood culture; title: Serological evidence of infection; title: Direct detection methods; title: Lumbar puncture and CSF analysis; title: Urinalysis; title: Immunology; title: Part 2: Moving through childhood; title: Chapter 7: Screening; title: Screening; title: Screening in pregnancy; title: Screening for Down's syndrome.; title: Newborn blood spot screening; title: Newborn hearing screening; title: Newborn infant physical examination (NIPE); title: Screening in later childhood; title: Chapter 8: Genetics and inherited disorders; title: Unusual patterns of inheritance; title: Chromosomal disorders; title: Testing for genetic disorders; title: Chapter 9: The newborn baby; title: The normal newborn; title: Asphyxia and resuscitation; title: Intrauterine growth retardation; title: Vitamin K; title: Chapter 10: Congenital abnormalities; title: Patterns of congenital abnormality; title: Cleft lip and palate; title: Neural tube defects (spina bifida); title: Developmental dysplasia of the hip.; title: Chapter 11: Common neonatal problems; title: Respiratory disorders presenting from birth; title: Early onset neonatal sepsis; title: Group B streptococcal (GBS) sepsis; title: Late onset sepsis; title: Weight loss and feeding problems; title: Jaundice; title: Chapter 12: The premature baby; title: Respiratory distress syndrome; title: Necrotizing enterocolitis; title: Retinopathy of prematurity; title: Brain injury; title: Chapter 13: Nutrition in childhood; title: Infant nutrition; title: Technique of breast-feeding; title: Weaning; title: Nutrition in the preschool years; title: Nutrition in the school-age child; title: Chapter 14: Common behaviour concerns.; title: Common emotional and behavioural problems; title: Crying babies and colic; title: Feeding problems; title: Sleeping problems; title: Temper tantrums; title: Unwanted or aggressive behaviour; title: Chapter 15: Child care and school; title: Common problems at school age; title: Severe educational difficulties; title: Dyslexia; title: Dyspraxia; title: Chapter 16: Child health promotion; title: Parenting support; title: Parental mental health; title: Baby care; title: Child development and behavioural problems; title: Nutrition; title: Dental health; title: Passive smoking; title: Injury prevention; title: Identifying risks and safeguarding children; title: Health promotion in school.