Main description:

Recent Advances in Paediatrics: 27 features a collection of in depth reviews of the latest developments in the field. Written in an accessible and easy to read format and featuring such topics as developmental dysplasia of the hips, paediatric simulation training and paediatric sports medicine, each chapter provides a comprehensive overview, and emphasises the salient points of interest. This latest volume in the series is an invaluable resource for busy clinicians and those sitting MRCPCH membership examinations.

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 Introducing paediatric life support courses into a low income country

2 Respiratory consequences of premature birth

3 Developmental dysplasia of the hips

4 Sport and exercise medicine for health in children

5 Paediatric simulation training

6 Using CRP and PCT in the assessment of children with fever at the emergency department

7 Head injury in children

8 Respiratory syncytial virus prophylaxis in congenital heart disease

9 Non invasive measurements of airway inflammation in children

10 Advances in paediatric intensive care

11 Intranasal medicines in paediatrics

12 Rehabilitation after Acquired Brain Injury in Children