Applied Knowledge in Paediatrics: : MRCPCH Mastercourse

1st Edition - April 6, 2022
Editors: Dr. Martin Hewitt, Dr. Roshan Adappa
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 8 0 3 7 - 1
eBook ISBN:
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The essential guide to passing the MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice (AKP) exam. Closely aligned to the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) theory examinat… Read more

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The essential guide to passing the MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice (AKP) exam.

Closely aligned to the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) theory examination syllabus and also reflective of current UK practice. Applied Knowledge in Paediatrics will leave the reader with a sound knowledge of all the core topics relevant to paediatrics and child health. It will also provide a useful study aid for those undertaking the MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice examination.

The book covers how and why illnesses develop in children and young people, the appropriate investigations and treatment required, the urgency of implementation and the impact of the disease process on the child and their family.

This comprehensive text is edited by Dr Martin Hewitt, a Senior Theory Examiner for the AKP examination, and Dr Roshan Adappa a Senior clinician and postgraduate trainer, with expert input from more than 60 paediatric specialists. 33 chapters provide comprehensive information of all areas of paediatric practice.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
Acknowledgements
Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1. Preparing for the AKP exam
Preparation
Examination structure
Question journey
Question types
Chapter 2. Neonatology
Antenatal assessment of fetal growth
Screening for intrauterine growth restriction
Perinatal events and birth injury
Antenatal management of preterm labour
Medical conditions in the preterm neonate
Medical conditions in the term neonate
Common surgical conditions affecting the term neonate
Chapter 3. Adolescent medicine
Adolescent health needs
Risk-taking behaviour
Eating disorders
Sexual health
Chapter 4. Growth and puberty
Disorders of growth
Short stature
Tall stature
Disorders of puberty
Sexual precocity
Delayed puberty
Chapter 5. Genetics and dysmorphology
Patterns of inheritance
Common genetic and dysmorphological conditions
Genetic testing
Effects of environmental factors affecting the foetus
Chapter 6. Nutrition
Infant feeding
Assessment of nutritional status
Malnutrition (undernutrition)
Obesity
Vitamin, mineral and micronutrient deficiencies
Chapter 7. Behavioural medicine and mental health
Common emotional and behavioural problems
Behavioural manifestations in physical disease
Antisocial behaviour and conduct disorder
Child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS)
Mental health conditions
Chapter 8. Emergency medicine
Basic life support
Paediatric cardiac arrest
Shock
Anaphylaxis
Acute airway obstruction
Acute seizures
Acute neurological emergencies
Chapter 9. Unintentional injuries and poisoning
Unintentional injuries
Life-threatening haemorrhage
Head and spinal injuries
Burns and scalds
Limb-threatening injuries
Common poisonings
Advice to parents on unintentional injuries and their prevention
Chapter10. Fluids and electrolyte management
Fluid requirements
Electrolyte disturbance
Chapter 11. Safeguarding
Safeguarding children is the responsibility of everyone
Physical abuse
Neglect and emotional abuse
Perplexing presentation and fabricated or induced illness (FII)
Sexual abuse
Assessment of a child where abuse is suspected
Organisation of child protection services
Long-term effects of abuse
Chapter 12. Infectious diseases
Infections acquired in the UK
Bacterial Infections
Viral Infections
Fungal infections
Infections acquired overseas
Kawasaki disease
Chapter 13. Infection control
Notification of communicable diseases
Infection control
Immunisation
Antimicrobial use
Infection control for epidemic and pandemic infections
Chapter 14. Allergy
Allergic reactions and anaphylaxis
Chapter 15. Immunology
Primary immunodeficiencies
Antibody immunodeficiencies
Combined immunodeficiencies
Complement deficiencies
Abnormalities of neutrophil function
Autoimmune disorders
Autoinflammatory disorders
Chapter 16. Cardiology
Investigations
Congenital heart disease
Cardiac symptoms and signs
Other cardiac conditions
Hypertension
Infective endocarditis
Cardiac complications of other system disorders
Chapter 17. Respiratory
Respiratory investigations
Cough
Wheezing disorders
Lower respiratory tract infections
Other respiratory conditions
Cystic fibrosis
Sleep-disordered breathing
Life-threatening events and sudden infant death
Long-term ventilation
Surgical respiratory conditions
Chapter 18. Hearing and ENT
Hearing Impairment
Conditions Affecting Ears, Nose or Throat
Chapter 19. Gastroenterology and hepatology
Abdominal Pain
Diarrhoea
Constipation
Vomiting
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Diseases of the pancreas
Diseases of the liver
Surgical conditions and congenital malformations
Chapter 20. Nephro-urology
Investigations in renal disease
Congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract
Acute kidney injury
Chronic kidney disease
Urinary tract infection
Renal tubular disorders
Hypertension
Acute glomerulonephritis
Nephrotic syndrome
Renal calculi
Enuresis
Chapter 21. Haematology
Anaemia
Transfusion of blood products
Coagulation disorders
Platelet disorders
Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon
Neutropenia
Chapter 22. Oncology
Leukaemia
Lymphoproliferative disorders
Central nervous system tumours
Solid tumours
Syndromes with propensity to malignancy
Oncological emergencies
Radiotherapy
Peripheral stem cell harvest and transplantation
Shared care services
Common pharmacological agents used
Chapter 23. Dermatology
Atopic eczema
Bacterial skin infections
Investigations
Treatment and management
Viral skin infections
Fungal skin infections
Infestation
Urticaria
Cutaneous drug eruptions
Systemic disorders involving the skin
Ectodermal dysplasias
Epidermolysis bullosa
Birthmarks
Neurocutaneous syndromes
Chapter 24. Diabetes mellitus
Type 1 diabetes mellitus
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Monogenic diabetes
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
Hypoglycaemia
Chapter 25. Endocrinology
Pituitary and hypothalamic disorders
Adrenal disorders
Thyroid disorders
Disorders affecting calcium regulation
Endocrine complications of other diseases
Chapter 26. Neurology
Neurological investigations
Abnormal head shape
Macrocephaly
Plagiocephaly
Craniosynostosis
Epilepsy
Headache
Ataxia
Neurocutaneous syndromes
Neuromuscular disorders
Stroke
Chapter 27. Neurodevelopmental medicine
Intellectual disability
Communication disorders
Neurodevelopmental disorders
Chapter 28. Ophthalmology
Vision in childhood
Abnormal ophthalmic findings
Specific ophthalmic disorders
Chapter 29. Musculoskeletal disorders
Acute and chronic arthritis
Vasculitic disorders
Common inherited bone disorders
Developmental bone disorders
Chapter 30. Metabolic medicine
Biochemical features of metabolic diseases
Metabolic diseases
Chapter 31. Palliative care
Ethics
Paediatric Palliative Care (PPC)
Chapter 32. Ethics and law
Ethics
Research ethics
Law
Chapter 33. Patient safety and clinical governance
Clinical governance
Human factors in patient care
Safe and effective handover
Chapter 34. Evidence-based paediatrics
Study design
Data analysis
Chapter 35. Exam questions and answers
Questions
Index