Learning objectives By the end of this chapter the reader should: Be aware of the epidemiology of child abuse Appreciate why recognition and response is important Know why recognition and response to child maltreatment is difficult Have a framework for…
Learning objectives By the end of this chapter the reader should: Understand the epidemiology and psychosocial links of accidents in children Understand the physiological and metabolic mechanisms and consequences of accidents, including trauma, drowning, inhalation Understand the concept of SIDS…
Learning objectives By the end of this chapter the reader should: Understand the scientific basis for the recognition and management of the seriously ill or injured child Understand the science underpinning basic and advanced life support Know how to interpret…
Learning objectives By the end of this chapter the reader should: Be aware of the epidemiology of neurodisability Know about the aetiology, different clinical patterns and management of cerebral palsy Know about the causes of impaired development and regression Know…
Learning objectives By the end of this chapter the reader should: Have an understanding of normal child development Understand the scientific basis of normal development Be aware of the theory and tools available for assessment Understand the concept of ‘red…
Learning objectives By the end of this chapter the reader should: Understand the importance of history and examination in securing a diagnosis Know where and how history has its limitations Understand how the history usually gives important clues to diagnosis…
Learning objectives By the end of this chapter the reader should: Understand how disease and health is measured in populations or groups and be able to use measures of disease incidence and prevalence Understand and be able to use measures…
Learning objectives By the end of this chapter the reader should know: Why science and research are relevant to all paediatricians, not just scientists and academics Why children's biomedical research is essential The relevance of synthesizing existing evidence and identifying…
Clinical issues 1 What is an antinuclear antibody (ANA)? ANA is made up of circulating γ-globulins directed against several known and unknown nuclear proteins. Unfortunately, the classic immunofluorescence technique is being replaced by a still nonvalidated enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)…
Acknowledgment The editor gratefully acknowledges contributions by Drs. Robert W. Wilmott, Bradley A. Becker, Ellen R. Kaplan, Carlos R. Perez, William D. Hardie, Barbara A. Chini, and Cori L. Daines that were retained from previous editions of Pediatric Secrets .…