Imaging

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7.1 Imaging Rita L. Teele, Helen L.M. Bird Introduction The tools of the radiologist include plain radiography, fluoroscopy (screening), intravenous, intracavity and gastrointestinal contrast media, angiography, nuclear medicine, ultrasonography, computed…

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Skin disorders

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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…

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Orthopaedic problems

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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…

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Fluid replacement therapy

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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…

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Teeth and oral cavity disorders

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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…

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Anaemia

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16.1 Anaemia Paul Monagle Definition Anaemia is a common medical condition throughout all ages of childhood. However, the common causes vary with age. Anaemia refers to a reduction in haemoglobin…

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Infectious diseases

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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…

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Arthritis and connective tissue disorders

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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…

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Abnormal bleeding and clotting

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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…

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