Microsoft PowerPoint Lecture 1 Intro Pediatrics [tryb zgodności]

GENERAL CATEGORIES essential to pediatric care


Growth
increase of the size of the body (quantitative)
strongly associated with the genetic potential


Differentation
morphological / structural changes of tisues, organs and systems shaping typical age-related body proportions


Maturation
f unctional perfection of organs and systems, inter-organ integration of the whole body












First issue is child’s age:
Chronological (calendar) age years & months (be precise!)






First issue is child’s age:
If there is a discrepancy between calendar age and somatic features…


Check biological characteristics:

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  Bone age (X-ray of the hand / wrist)
  
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  Sexual maturation (Tanner stage)
  
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  Dental age
  
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  Morphological age
  

What does receive a well-being child ?