Paediatrics Notes

What are the key areas covered in Paediatrics?

Some of the key areas covered in pediatrics include:

Developmental Pediatrics: This is the study and treatment of children with developmental delays or disabilities, such as autism, cerebral palsy, or intellectual disability.

Neonatology: This involves the care of newborn infants, particularly those who are premature or who have serious medical conditions.

General Pediatrics: This involves the routine care of children, including well-child checkups, immunizations, and treatment of common childhood illnesses and injuries.

Pediatric Cardiology: This involves the diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions in children, such as congenital heart defects or arrhythmias.

Pediatric Oncology: This involves the diagnosis and treatment of childhood cancers, such as leukemia, lymphoma, and brain tumors.

Pediatric Pulmonology: This involves the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disorders in children, such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, and bronchitis.

Pediatric Endocrinology: This involves the diagnosis and treatment of hormonal disorders in children, such as diabetes, growth hormone deficiency, and thyroid disorders.

Pediatric Gastroenterology: This involves the diagnosis and treatment of digestive disorders in children, such as inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, and gastroesophageal reflux.

Pediatric Infectious Diseases: This involves the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases in children, such as measles, chickenpox, and pneumonia.

Adolescent Medicine: This involves the medical care of adolescents, including reproductive health, mental health, and substance abuse.