Learning objectives By the end of this chapter the reader should: Know the anatomy and embryology of the normal heart Know the anatomy of the commoner types of congenital heart disease Understand the development of the heart and know the…
Learning objectives By the end of this chapter the reader should: Know about the embryology of the respiratory system Know the anatomy of the respiratory system Understand the physiology of respiration Know the physical signs and symptoms and presentation of…
Learning objectives By the end of this chapter the reader should: Understand the genetic and environmental factors in the aetiology of allergic disorders Know the scientific basis of allergic disorders Understand the rationale for investigation and management of allergic disorders…
Learning objectives By the end of this chapter the reader should: Know the classification and essential features of infectious agents Understand the pharmacology and rational use of antimicrobials Understand host defence mechanisms and their pattern of development Know the causes…
Learning objectives By the end of this chapter the reader should: Understand the anatomy and embryology of the gastrointestinal tract and how this relates to congenital disorders Know about normal gut function and the principles of motility, absorption and secretion…
Learning objectives By the end of this chapter the reader should: Understand the principles of body composition in children and its assessment Understand the scientific basis of nutrition Understand the physiological basis of normal enteral nutrition and its variation throughout…
Learning objectives By the end of this chapter the reader should: Understand the basic principles underpinning normal growth Understand growth measurement and charts and their interpretation Be able to identify abnormal growth patterns Know about the genetic and environmental factors…
Learning objectives By the end of this chapter the reader should: Understand the scientific basis of diseases and conditions affecting the newborn, including the consequences of prematurity Know about the acquired infections in newborn infants Know about the physiology and…
Learning objectives By the end of this chapter the reader should: Know the definitions used in perinatal medicine and their uses and limitations Know about pre-pregnancy and prenatal conditions which may affect the fetus Understand the difference and importance of…
Learning objectives After reading this chapter the reader should: Understand the scientific basis of genetic disorders and the patterns of inheritance they show Know how to use this knowledge to frame the important clinical aspects of the disorders commonly encountered…