Thrombophilias
Thrombophilias Alexis Bridges Torri D. Metz Introduction Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a leading cause of maternal mortality with 2% to 15% of maternal deaths caused by thromboembolic events globally.1 Despite…
Early Pregnancy Loss and Fetal Death
Early Pregnancy Loss and Fetal Death Erol Arslan Kellie Woodfield David Ware Branch Introduction and Definitions The desire to have children is biologically paramount, and yet human reproduction is somewhat…
Historical Development on Fetal Medicine and the Fetus as A Patient
Historical Development on Fetal Medicine and the Fetus as A Patient Amos Grünebaum Laurence B. McCullough Frank A. Chervenak Introduction It was not until the mid-20th century that the fetus…
Ethics and law
After reading this chapter you should be able to: • apply legal rights of children and young people within the current UK legal framework Ethics Ethics are the principles by…
Unintentional injuries and poisoning
After reading this chapter you should be able to assess, diagnose and manage: • unintentional injuries including trauma and drowning • life-threatening haemorrhage • head and spinal injuries • burns…
Exam questions and answers
This chapter contains 50 questions in the style and format of the MRCPCH AKP examination. A single exam paper would contain 60 questions and take 150 minutes (2½ hours) to…
Evidence-based paediatrics
After reading this chapter you should be able to: • apply evidence-based medicine to clinical practice • interpret a research paper or systematic review appropriately Evidence-based paediatrics requires the paediatrician…
Patient safety and clinical governance
After reading this chapter you should: • be able to apply patient safety thinking • understand how human factors detrimental to care can be minimised • be able to lead…
Palliative care
After reading this chapter you should understand: • the ethics of palliative care in life-limiting conditions and in the withdrawal and withholding of care • the application of nonpharmacological and…
Musculoskeletal disorders
After reading this chapter you should be able to assess, diagnose and manage: • acute and chronic musculoskeletal disease • musculoskeletal inflammatory diseases • common vasculitic disorders • common inherited…
