Clinical Guide to Paediatrics, 1e

Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
List of Contributors
Acronyms and Abbreviations
About the Companion Website
How to Use This Book
1.1 Wheeze
1.1.1 Chapter at a Glance
1.1.2 Definition
1.1.3 Diagnostic Algorithm
1.1.4 Differentials List
1.1.5 Key History Features
1.1.6 Key Examination Features
1.1.7 Key Investigations
1.1.8 Key Management Principles
1.2 Stridor
1.2.1 Chapter at a Glance
1.2.3 Diagnostic Algorithm
1.2.4 Differentials List
1.2.5 Key History Features
1.2.6 Key Examination Features
1.2.7 Key Investigations
1.2.8 Key Management Principles
1.3 Difficulty in Breathing
1.3.1 Chapter at a Glance
1.3.2 Definition
1.3.3 Diagnostic Algorithm
1.3.4 Differentials List
1.3.5 Key History Features
1.3.6 Key Examination Features
1.3.7 Key Investigations
1.3.8 Key Management Principles
2.1 Cyanosis
2.1.1 Chapter at a Glance
2.1.2 Definition
2.1.3 Diagnostic Algorithm
2.1.4 Differentials List
2.1.5 Key History Features
2.1.6 Key Examination Features
2.1.7 Key Investigations
2.1.8 Key Management Principles
2.2 Circulatory Collapse
2.2.1 Chapter at a Glance
2.2.3 Diagnostic Algorithm
2.2.4 Differentials List
2.2.5 Key History Features
2.2.6 Key Examination Features
2.2.7 Key Investigations
2.2.8 Key Management Principles
2.3 Syncope
2.3.1 Chapter at a Glance
2.3.2 Definition
2.3.3 Diagnostic Algorithm
2.3.4 Differentials List
2.3.5 Key History Features
2.3.6 Key Examination Features
2.3.7 Key Investigations
2.3.8 Key Management Principles
2.4 Chest Pain
2.4.1 Chapter at a Glance
2.4.2 Definition
2.4.3 Diagnostic Algorithm
2.4.4 Differentials List
2.4.5 Key History Features
2.4.6 Key Examination Features
2.4.7 Key Investigations
2.4.8 Key Management Principles
2.5 Palpitations
2.5.1 Chapter at a Glance
2.5.2 Definition
2.5.3 Diagnostic Algorithm
2.5.4 Differentials List
2.5.5 Key History Features
2.5.6 Key Examination Features
2.5.7 Key Investigations
2.5.8 Key Management Principles
3.1 Fever
3.1.1 Chapter at a Glance
3.1.2 Definition
3.1.3 Diagnostic Algorithm
3.1.4 Differentials List
3.1.5 Key History Features
3.1.6 Key Examination Features
3.1.7 Key Investigations
3.1.8 Key Management Principles
3.2 Fever in the Returning Traveller
3.2.1 Chapter at a Glance
3.2.2 Definition
3.2.3 Diagnostic Algorithm
3.2.4 Differentials List
3.2.5 Key History Features
3.2.6 Key Examination Features
3.2.7 Key Investigations
3.2.8 Key Management Principles
3.3 Lymphadenopathy
3.3.1 Chapter at a Glance
3.3.2 Definition
3.3.3 Diagnostic Algorithm
3.3.4 Differentials List
3.3.5 Key History Features
3.3.6 Key Examination Features
3.3.7 Key Investigations
3.3.8 Key Management Principles
4.1 Bruising
4.1.1 Chapter at a Glance
4.1.2 Definition
4.1.3 Diagnostic Algorithm
4.1.4 Differentials List
4.1.5 Key History Features
4.1.6 Key Examination Features
4.1.7 Key Investigations
4.1.8 Key Management Principles
4.2 Pallor
4.2.1 Chapter at a Glance
4.2.2 Definition
4.2.3 Diagnostic Algorithm
4.2.5 Key History Features
4.2.6 Key Examination Features
4.2.7 Key Investigations
4.2.8 Key Management Principles
5.1 Abdominal Pain
5.1.1 Chapter at a Glance
5.1.2 Definition
5.1.3 Diagnostic Algorithm
5.1.4 Differentials List
5.1.5 Key History Features
5.1.6 Key Examination Features
5.1.7 Key Investigations
5.1.8 Key Management Principles
5.2 Abdominal Mass
5.2.1 Chapter at a Glance
5.2.2 Definition
5.2.3 Diagnostic Algorithm
5.2.4 Differentials List
5.2.5 Key History Features
5.2.6 Key Examination Features
5.2.7 Key Investigations
5.2.8 Key Management Principles
5.3 Vomiting
5.3.1 Chapter at a Glance
5.3.2 Definition
5.3.3 Diagnostic Algorithm
5.3.4 Differentials List
5.3.5 Key History Features
5.3.6 Key Examination Features
5.3.7 Key Investigations
5.3.8 Key Management Principles
5.4 Diarrhoea
5.4.1 Chapter at a Glance
5.4.2 Definition
5.4.3 Diagnostic Algorithm
5.4.4 Differentials List
5.4.5 Key History Features
5.4.6 Key Examination Features
5.4.7 Key Investigations
5.4.8 Key Management Principles
5.5 Jaundice
5.5.1 Chapter at a Glance
5.5.2 Definition
5.5.3 Diagnostic Algorithm
5.5.4 Differentials List
5.5.5 Key History Features
5.5.6 Key Examination Features
5.5.7 Key Investigations
5.5.8 Key Management Principles
5.6 Faltering Growth
5.6.1 Chapter at a Glance
5.6.2 Definition
5.6.3 Diagnostic Algorithm
5.6.4 Differentials List
5.6.5 Key History Features
5.6.6 Key Examination Features
5.6.7 Key Investigations
5.6.8 Key Management Principles
6.1 Haematuria
6.1.1 Chapter at a Glance
6.1.2 Definition
6.1.3 Diagnostic Algorithm
6.1.4 Differentials List
6.1.5 Key History Features
6.1.6 Key Examination Features
6.1.7 Key Investigations
6.1.8 Key Management Principles
6.2 Oedema
6.2.1 Chapter at a Glance
6.2.2 Definition
6.2.3 Diagnostic Algorithm
6.2.4 Differentials List
6.2.5 Key History Features
6.2.6 Key Examination Features
6.2.7 Key Investigations
6.2.8 Key Management Principles
6.3 Scrotal Swelling
6.3.1 Chapter at a Glance
6.3.2 Definition
6.3.3 Diagnostic Algorithm
6.3.4 Differentials List
6.3.5 Key History Features
6.3.6 Key Examination Features
6.3.7 Key Investigations
6.3.8 Key Management Principles
7.1 Hypoglycaemia
7.1.1 Chapter at a Glance
7.1.2 Definition
7.1.3 Diagnostic Algorithm
7.1.4 Differentials List
7.1.5 Key History Features
7.1.6 Key Examination Features
7.1.7 Key Investigations
7.1.8 Key Management Principles
7.2 Hyperglycaemia
7.2.1 Chapter at a Glance
7.2.2 Definition
7.2.3 Diagnostic Algorithm
7.2.4 Differentials List
7.2.5 Key History Features
7.2.6 Key Examination Features
7.2.7 Key Investigations
7.2.8 Key Management Principles
8.1 Headache
8.1.1 Chapter at a Glance
8.1.2 Definition
8.1.3 Diagnostic Algorithm
8.1.4 Differentials List
8.1.5 Key History Features
8.1.6 Key Examination Features
8.1.7 Key Investigations
8.1.8 Key Management Principles
8.2 Suspected Seizures
8.2.1 Chapter at a Glance
8.2.2 Definition
8.2.3 Diagnostic Algorithm
8.2.4 Differentials List
8.2.5 Key History Features
8.2.6 Key Examination Features
8.2.7 Key Investigations
8.2.8 Key Management Principles
8.3 Acute Hemiparesis
8.3.1 Chapter at a Glance
8.3.2 Definition
8.3.3 Diagnostic Algorithm
8.3.4 Differentials List
8.3.5 Key History Features
8.3.6 Key Examination Features
8.3.7 Key Investigations
8.3.8 Key Management Principles
8.4 Acute Lower-Limb Weakness
8.4.1 Chapter at a Glance
8.4.2 Definition
8.4.3 Diagnostic Algorithm
8.4.4 Differentials List
8.4.5 Key History Features
8.4.6 Key Examination Features
8.4.7 Key Investigations
8.4.8 Key Management Principles
8.5 Delirium and Agitation
8.5.1 Chapter at a Glance
8.5.2 Definition
8.5.3 Diagnostic Algorithm
8.5.4 Differentials List
8.5.5 Key History Features
8.5.6 Key Examination Features
8.5.7 Key Investigations
8.5.8 Key Management Principles
8.6 Decreased Level of Consciousness
8.6.1 Chapter at a Glance
8.6.2 Definition
8.6.3 Diagnostic Algorithm
8.6.4 Differentials List
8.6.5 Key History Features
8.6.6 Key Examination Features
8.6.7 Key Investigations
8.6.8 Key Management Principles
8.7 Dizziness
8.7.1 Chapter at a Glance
8.7.2 Definition
8.7.3 Diagnostic Algorithm
8.7.4 Differentials List
8.7.5 Key History Features
8.7.6 Key Examination Features
8.7.7 Key Investigations
8.7.8 Key Management Principles
9.1 Urticaria
9.1.1 Chapter at a Glance
9.1.2 Definition
9.1.3 Diagnostic Algorithm
9.1.4 Differentials List
9.1.5 Key History Features
9.1.6 Key Examination Features
9.1.7 Key Investigations
9.1.8 Key Management Principles
9.2 Non-blanching Ras
9.2.1 Chapter at a Glance
9.2.2 Definition
9.2.3 Diagnostic Algorithm
9.2.4 Differentials List
9.2.5 Key History Features
9.2.6 Key Examination Features
9.2.7 Key Investigations
9.2.8 Key Management Principles
9.3 Other Childhood Rashes
9.3.1 Chapter at a Glance
9.3.2 Definition
9.3.3 Diagnostic Algorithm
9.3.4 Differentials List
9.3.5 Key History Features
9.3.6 Key Examination Features
9.3.7 Key Investigations
9.3.8 Key Management Principles
10.1 Limp
10.1.1 Chapter at a Glance
10.1.2 Definition
10.1.3 Diagnostic Algorithm
10.1.4 Differentials List
10.1.5 Key History Features
10.1.6 Key Examination Features
10.1.7 Key Investigations
10.1.8 Key Management Principles
10.2 Swollen Joint
10.2.1 Chapter at a Glance
10.2.2 Definition
10.2.3 Diagnostic Algorithm
10.2.4 Differentials List
10.2.5 Key History Features
10.2.6 Key Examination Features
10.2.7 Key Investigations
10.2.8 Key Management Principles
11.1 Neonatal Jaundice
11.1.1 Chapter at a Glance
11.1.2 Definition
11.1.3 Diagnostic Algorithm
11.1.4 Differentials List
11.1.5 Key History Features
11.1.6 Key Examination Features
11.1.7 Key Investigations
11.1.8 Key Management Principles
11.2 The Unsettled Baby
11.2.1 Chapter at a Glance
11.2.2 Definition
11.2.3 Diagnostic Algorithm
11.2.4 Differentials List
11.2.5 Key History Features
11.2.6 Key Examination Features
11.2.7 Key Investigations
11.2.8 Key Management Principles
11.3 Breastfeeding Advice
11.3.1 Chapter at a Glance
11.3.2 Breastfeeding in the UK
11.3.3 Background
11.3.4 How to Approach Difficulties in the First Two Weeks of Life
11.3.5 How to Protect Breastfeeding in Medical Conditions
11.3.6 Top Tips
11.3.7 Underappreciated Facts
12.1 The A to E Assessment
12.1.1 Chapter at a Glance
12.1.2 Top Tips
12.1.3 Key Aspects of Assessment and Management
12.2 Assessment of Consciousness
12.2.1 Chapter at a Glance
12.2.2 AVPU
12.2.3 GCS
12.2.4 Interpretation
12.3 Tips for Fluid Prescribing
12.3.1 Chapter at a Glance
12.3.2 General Principles
12.3.3 Resuscitation
12.3.4 Replacement
12.3.5 Maintenance
12.3.6 Monitoring
12.3.7 Special situations
12.4 Childhood Immunisations
12.4.1 Chapter at a Glance
12.4.2 Routine Immunisations
12.4.3 Selective Immunisations
12.4.4 Consenting for Immunisations
12.4.5 Common Questions Regarding Immunisation
12.5 Safeguarding
12.5.1 Chapter at a Glance
12.5.2 Definition
12.5.3 Types of Child Abuse
12.5.4 Key History Features
12.5.5 Key Examination Features
12.5.6 Key Investigations
12.5.7 The Challenges of Child Protection Work
12.5.8 Two Cases
12.5.9 Summary Points
12.5.10 Additional References
13.1 Sepsis Management
13.1.1 Key Points
13.1.2 Additional Reference
13.2 Anaphylaxis Management
13.2.1 Key Points
13.2.2 Important Notes about Adrenaline
13.2.3 Additional References
13.3 Acute Asthma Management
13.3.1 Key Points
13.3.2 Additional References
13.4 Prolonged Seizure Management
13.4.1 Key Points
13.4.2 Additional References
13.5 Raised Intracranial Pressure Management
13.5.1 Key Points
13.5.2 Signs of Raised Intracranial Pressure
Guidelines
Index
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