Crash Course Paediatrics Updated Edition: Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 4th Edition
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Building on the success of previous editions, Crash Course Paediatrics 4/e provides concise and highly practical overage of this core specialty. It has been carefully honed to meet the needs of students in their medical undergraduate years, but will also prove invaluable for foundation trainees or specialty doctors embarking on a career in paediatrics.
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Crash Course Paediatrics Elsevier eBook on VitalSource
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- More than 400 tables and illustrations present clinical, diagnostic and practical information in an easy-to-follow manner
- Friendly and accessible approach to the subject makes learning especially easy
- Written by junior doctors for students - authors who understand exam pressures
- Contains ‘Hints and Tips’ boxes, and other useful aide-mémoires
- Succinct coverage of the subject enables ‘sharp focus’ and efficient use of time during exam preparation
- Contains a fully updated self-assessment section - ideal for honing exam skills and self-testing
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- Self-assessment section fully updated to reflect current exam requirements
- Contains ‘common exam pitfalls’ as advised by faculty
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1 History and Examination 2 Developmental Assessment
3 Investigations
4 Fever or rash
5 Heart, lung or ENT problems
6 Gut or liver problems
7 Haematuria or proteinuria
8 The patient presents with neurological problems
9 The patient presents with musculoskeletal problems
10 The patient presents with pallor, bleeding, splenomegaly or lymphadenopathy
11 Short stature or developmental delay
12 The patient presents with neonatal problems
13 Infectious diseases and immunodeficiency
14 Allergy and anaphylaxis
15 Skin disorders
16 Cardiovascular disorders
17 Disorders of the respiratory system
18 Disorders of the gastrointestinal system
19 Renal and genitourinary disorders
20 Neurological disorders
21 Musculoskeletal disorders
22 Haematological disorders
23 Malignant disease
24 Endocrine and metabolic disorders
25 Disorders of emotion and behaviour
26 Social and preventive paediatrics
27 Genetic disorders
28 The newborn
29 Accidents and emergencies
30 Nutrition, fluids and prescribing
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