Summary

• Description:

  Paediatrics is unique because children are not small adults — their physiology, pharmacology, and presentations differ at every age group, and this document is built around that truth. Starting with age definitions and the comprehensive paediatric history (including birth, feeding, immunisation, growth, and developmental history), the neonatology section covers the normal newborn examination, the APGAR score in a clear table, the Helping Babies Breathe algorithm for newborn resuscitation, and therapeutic hypothermia. Birth injuries (caput vs. cephalohaematoma, Erb's palsy, clavicle fractures), congenital disorders (club foot, spina bifida, cleft lip, imperforate anus, ambiguous genitalia), prematurity complications, SGA and LGA, neonatal jaundice (physiological vs. pathological, ABO and Rh incompatibility, phototherapy and exchange transfusion), and haemorrhagic disease of the newborn are all covered in structured, exam-ready format. The TORCHES infections table covers congenital syphilis, rubella, CMV, herpes, and toxoplasmosis. Growth monitoring covers MUAC, z-scores, and the four domains of developmental milestones in a table from birth to three years. Nutrition covers exclusive breastfeeding, complementary feeding, malnutrition classification (SAM and MAM), the classic presentation of marasmus versus kwashiorkor, the WHO 10-step management of SAM, and micronutrient deficiency syndromes. Immunisation explains KEPI and Kenya's full national schedule in a table, plus measles with Koplik spots and complications. IMNCI and ETAT+ are explained as systems, including the colour-coded classification and the ABCD of emergency management. Respiratory diseases covers normal rates by age, croup (barking cough, dexamethasone management), bronchiolitis (RSV, supportive care), childhood asthma (severity table, acute and long-term management), pneumonia (WHO fast-breathing thresholds and treatment by severity), and pleural effusion. A comprehensive reference for one of the most clinically demanding Year 2 courses.

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  1.07 MB
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  26 pages
• Category:

  KMTC Notes
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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