Skin disorders
21.1 Skin disorders Maureen Rogers, Rod Phillips, Li-Chuen Wong Neonatal skin conditions Many of these conditions will be described below, but the manner of their presentation in the neonatal period…
Orthopaedic problems
8.1 Orthopaedic problems Peter Cundy See Chapter 12.2 for Bone and joint infections. Skeletal variations during growth Parents can be anxious about whether their child is normal. They refer to…
Fluid replacement therapy
6.1 Fluid replacement therapy Trevor Duke, Sarah McNab Safe management of the fluid and electrolyte needs of unwell children requires knowledge of body water and electrolyte composition, fluid requirements during…
Teeth and oral cavity disorders
22.3 Teeth and oral cavity disorders Nicky Kilpatrick, Kerrod Hallett The oral cavity can be considered the gateway to the body. It is the start of the alimentary tract and…
Infectious diseases
12.1 Infectious diseases David Burgner, David Isaacs Infectious diseases presenting with fever and rash Infectious diseases of childhood are a significant cause of illness in children, especially in the first…
Arthritis and connective tissue disorders
13.3 Arthritis and connective tissue disorders Kevin Murray, Navid Adib Chronic inflammatory arthritis and connective tissue disorders are associated with immune dysregulation and may affect many systems, involving joints, skin…
Low birth weight, prematurity and jaundice in infancy
11.2 Low birth weight, prematurity and jaundice in infancy Jane Harding, Jane Alsweiler, Mariam Buksh Principles of care Care of the sick newborn is often complex, and requires specialized training…
Abnormal bleeding and clotting
16.2 Abnormal bleeding and clotting Ben Saxon, Chris Barnes Bleeding disorders range from those that are severe and potentially life-threatening through to mild disorders that may be difficult to distinguish…
