PEDIATRICS
7 The structured approach to the seriously ill child
Exceptions There may be absent or decreased evidence of increased effort of breathing in three circumstances: 1 In the infant or child who has had severe respiratory problems for some time,…
9 The child in shock
Chapter Hypovolaemic: Haemorrhage 13 Gastroenteritis, stomal losses 9 Intussusception, volvulus 9 Burns 18 Peritonitis Distributive: Septicaemia 9 Anaphylaxis 9 Vasodilating drugs Spinal cord injury 17 Cardiogenic: Arrhythmias 10 Cardiomyopathy 10…
2 Why treat children differently?
Key differences to consider in children Weight Anatomical – size and shape Physiological – cardiovascular, respiratory and immune function Psychological – intellectual ability and emotional response 2.2 WEIGHT The most rapid…
1 Introduction
The infant mortality rate is defined as the number of deaths of children under 1 year of age in one calendar year per 1000 live births in the same calendar…
Ethical Issues in Case Management Practice
Ethical Issues in Case Management Practice John Banja This chapter is a revised version of what was previously published in the first edition of CMSA Core Curriculum for Case Management….
