Main description:

Recent Advances in Paediatrics: 26 provides a selection of review articles that present important advances within the field of paediatric medicine. Written by renowned experts and covering topics such as advances in burns treatment, triage in emergency care and therapeutic use of hypothermia in critically ill or injured children, Recent Advances in Paediatrics: 26 is essential reading for trainees and practising paediatricians wanting to remain up to date with the latest developments in this field.

12 chapters summarising important recent advances within the field of paediatrics
All topics are written in a practical and clinically relevant manner, further enhanced by the 'key points for clinical practice' sections at the end of each chapter
Provides an effective exam revision tool for the DCH and MRCPCH
All chapters written by expert authors ensuring authoritative and accurate content
Full colour photographs throughout

Contents:

1 Childhood tuberculosis: new tools and remaining challenges

2 Medical education theory in practice

3 Hypertonicity in childhood: concepts and medical management

4 Advances in burns treatment

5 Initial investigation of inherited metabolic disease

6 Practical aspects of immunisation.

7 Vitamin D deficiency in children

8 Comparing regional infant death rates in the UK

9 Triage in emergency care: concepts and context

10 Therapeutic use of hypothermia (32-34 DegreesC) in critically ill or injured children

11 Antenatal hydronephrosis: an update on postnatal management

12 Non-invasive approach to neonatal care