Recent Advances in Paediatrics: 26, Vol. 26

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

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°C) in critically ill or injured children
11 Antenatal hydronephrosis: an update on postnatal management
12 Non-invasive approach to neonatal care

Ian Maconochie FRCPCH FCEM FRCPI PhD
Consultant in Paediatric Accident & Emergency Medicine, St Mary’s Hospital, London