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Undergraduate Manual of Clinical Cases in Paediatrics

Author: Pemde
Edition: 1st
ISBN: 9788131245224
Language: English
Published: 2016
Publisher: Elsevier, India

Working up a ‘case’ for presentation to the examiner is an integral part of clinical learning. Case presentations give opportunity for applying the knowledge of diseases and the clinical skills for evaluation and management of a patient.

Undergraduate Manual of Clinical Cases in Paediatrics

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Working up a ‘case’ for presentation to the examiner is an integral part of clinical learning. Case presentations give opportunity for applying the knowledge of diseases and the clinical skills for evaluation and management of a patient. This practical application (of theory and clinical skills) is tested in practical examination in clinical subjects like paediatrics. This book helps enabling the logical application of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills in real life situations.

Key Features

  • This book contains details of several real cases, which are common in this part of the world.
  • Each case provides description in a standard format and answers to the questions commonly asked at various stages of case presentation.
  • Important points for communication with parents/patients are given in every case, which will help in developing communication and counseling skills related to a particular disease or condition.
  • It prepares the reader for other components of practical examination in paediatrics, including x-rays, instruments, laboratory reports, and drugs.
  • Annexure includes almost all charts required for clinical workup of a paediatric patient.
  • Very special feature are case related videos on various topics, MCQs, whiteboard lectures on clinical approach to common conditions.
  • In addition, this book comes with complimentary access to enhanced e-book.

Table of Contents

SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION TO PRACTICAL EXAMINATION IN PAEDIATRICS

1. Approach to History Taking in Children

2. Approach to History Taking in Neonates

3. Communication Strategies While Dealing With Parents and Paediatrics Patients

4. Assessments and Examinations of Undergraduate Students in Paediatrics

SECTION 2 CLINICAL CASES

PART I. Common Cases in Children   

5. Severe Acute Malnutrition

6. Child with Fever (Enteric/Malaria/Kala Azar)

7. Pneumonia (Respiratory Diseases)

8. Wheezing Disorder and Asthma

9. Congenital Heart Disease

10. Cerebral Palsy

11. Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease

12. Hepatomegaly/Hepatosplenomegaly/Splenomegaly

13. Meningitis and Tuberculous Meningitis

14. Haemiplegia/Paraplegia/Quadriplegia

15. Nephrotic Syndrome (Nephritis)

16. Severe Anaemia

17. Leukaemia/Lymphoma

18. Down Syndrome

19. Tuberculosis

PART II. Common Cases of Neonates

20. Approach to a Normal Neonate

21. Low Birth Weight Neonate

22. Neonatal Jaundice

23. Neonatal Sepsis

24. Respiratory Distress in Newborn

25. Birth Asphyxia

SECTION 3 VIVA-VOCE EXAMINATION IN PAEDIATRICS  

26. Common X-Rays

27. Common Laboratory Tests

28. Common Instruments

29. Equipment for Resuscitation

30. Common Drugs

31. Common Food Items

Annexure

Online PGMEE Patterned MCQs

List of Online Videos  

Clinical Presentation of PEM

Clinical Presentation of Malaria

Signs of Significant Respiratory Disease

Nebulizer, Inhaler, and Spacer Devices

Mechanism of Action of Aerosol Drug Delivery Devices

Heart Sounds and Murmurs

Causes or Risk Factors of Development Delay

Developmental Assessment

Heart Sounds and Murmurs

Measurement and Interpretation of Blood Pressure in Children

Diagnosis of Clubbing

Developmental Assessment

Breast Feeding

Physical Features of Pre-Term or SGA Neonate

Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) or Snap KMC

Phototherapy

Examination of Icterus

Respiratory Distress in Newborn

Pneumothorax in Newborn

Neonatal Resuscitation

Neonatal Seizure