Basic genetics
Chapter Contents The nature and structure of a gene 129 Decoding the information in DNA 130 Chromosomes and cell division 131 Chromosome analysis 133 Patterns of inheritance 135 Autosomal dominant…
PEDIATRICS
Science and the emergence of neonatal medicine
Chapter Contents Introduction 115 Emerging care of the premature infant 115 Feeding the premature infant 116 Early versus late feeding 116 Thermoregulation and the premature infant 116 Thermoregulation 116 The…
Outcome following preterm birth
Chapter Contents History: early neonatal care 71 The contribution of prematurity to disability in the community 72 Reporting outcomes and study design 72 Outcome in early infancy 74 Motor development…
Epidemiology
Chapter Contents Introduction 3 Births and birth rates 3 How birth statistics are compiled 3 Trends and variations in birth rates 5 Definitions 5 The incidence of preterm birth and…
Developmental care
Chapter Contents Introduction 89 Brain development in relation to developmental care 89 Developmental care 90 The nursery environment 90 Light 90 Noise 90 Family-centred care (FCC) 90 Kangaroo mother care…
Ethical and legal aspects of neonatology
Chapter Contents Part 1: Ethics 103 Introduction 103 Plurality of moral beliefs and ethical approaches 103 The value of life of the newborn 103 Recent philosophical challenges 103 Best interests…
Counselling and support for parents and families
Chapter Contents Introduction 95 The relationship with parents 96 Initial introductions 96 Establishing trust 96 Roles and responsibilities 96 Teamwork 96 Consent to treatment 96 Life and death decision-making 97…
Organisation and evaluation of perinatal care
Chapter Contents Organisation of care 53 Current provision of neonatal care in the UK 54 Classification of neonatal care in the UK 55 Staffing 56 Transfers 56 In utero transfers…
Anaphylaxis: Assessment and Management
Key Points • Most episodes of anaphylaxis occur in the community, not in healthcare settings. Food is by far the most common trigger. Concomitant asthma increases the risk of severe…
Insect Sting Allergy
Key Points • The majority of insect sting reactions in children are mild and frequently only dermal (hives, angioedema). • Children who have only dermal reactions have a very benign…
