Medicine and Surgery

1. Introduction to Pediatrics Growth and development assessment. Growth charts and developmental milestones. Health promotion and prevention in childhood. 2. The Healthy Child Periodic health check-ups. Vaccination schedules (national and WHO). Breastfeeding, complementary feeding, and child nutrition. 3. Common Acute Diseases Fever in children: diagnostic approach. Respiratory infections, gastroenteritis, otitis, pharyngitis. Dehydration and rehydration therapy. Management of fever and pain. 4. Chronic and Complex Conditions Asthma, allergies, diabetes mellitus type 1. Neurological and developmental disorders. Autoimmune and rheumatologic diseases. Growth and puberty disorders. 5. Pediatric Emergencies Respiratory distress. Febrile seizure. Severe dehydration and hypovolemic shock. Pediatric basic life support (PBLS). 6. Introduction to Neonatology Neonatal adaptation and Apgar score. Newborn examination and screening. Jaundice, feeding, and early risk signs. 7. Psychosocial and Communication Aspects Hospitalization impact on the child and family. Communicating with parents and caregivers. Pain, anxiety, and stress management. Approach to chronic illness and disability.

Harriet Lane - Il manuale di pediatria - Johns Hopkins Hospital

Harriet Lane - Il manuale di pediatria - Johns Hopkins Hospital