Thermoregulation
CHAPTER 8 Thermoregulation David Cartwright Background • Temperature regulation is critical to survival of preterm babies. They have few mechanisms for losing heat if too warm, a high surface-area-to-volume ratio…
PEDIATRICS
Pulmonary hypertension
CHAPTER 6 Pulmonary hypertension Mark Davies Description Whilst pulmonary artery pressures are increased in this condition, the main pathophysiological problem is the restriction of pulmonary blood flow due to increased…
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
CHAPTER 7 Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) Garry Inglis Features The ductus arteriosus usually closes functionally by 48 hours and anatomically by 3 weeks of age in well, term babies. Closure…
Infection control — hand hygiene
CHAPTER 1 Infection control — hand hygiene David Cartwright, Mark Davies Hand washing Hand washing remains the most effective method of preventing the spread of organisms from ourselves to babies,…
ACGME General Competencies
Appendix 1 ACGME General Competencies ACGME General Competencies Version 1.3 (9.28.99) The residency program must require its residents to develop the competencies in the six areas below to the level…
Teaching Visual
Chapter 50 Teaching Visual Lumbar Puncture Patrice Kruszewski, DO , Glenn R. Stryjewski, MD, MPH Objectives Visualize spinal anatomy to enhance understanding of the lumbar puncture (LP) Describe preparation and…
How to Succeed in the Pediatric Clerkship
Chapter 8 How to Succeed in the Pediatric Clerkship J. Lindsey Lane, MD Introduction How does one define success on the pediatric clerkship? Getting a high grade and performing well…
Anticipatory Guidance
Chapter 15 Anticipatory Guidance English Willis, MD Medical Knowledge and Patient Care Anticipatory guidance (AG) is age and developmentally appropriate health advice focused on improving the health, safety, and physical…
Patient Care
Chapter 3 Patient Care Jennifer L. McCullough, MD , Jason Newland, MD Introduction Patient care is at the foundation of becoming an effective clinician and is truly at the center…
Difficult Encounters
Chapter 101 Difficult Encounters Cynthia DeLago, MD, MPH Speaking Intelligently The primary goal of any patient/caregiver encounter is to develop a partnership that ultimately results in the best medical decisions…
