PEDIATRICS
Learning outcomes of the course unit
The aim of the course is that of supplying the student with the knowledge and the ability to understand signs and symptoms of the main pediatric pathologies, with a particular application to the clinical conditions with a physiotherapical concern. At the end of the course the student will be able to collaborate with other professional figures in order to establish a rehabilitation plan.
Course contents summary
The first part of the course will treat the child’s growth and development, the anamnesis gathering and the objective examination of the patient during his/her pediatric age. The second part will deal with the main pediatric pathologies with a particular attention to those where a rehabilitation treatment is indicated.
Course contents
1) medical history and physical examination 2) growth and development 3) thyroid disfunctions 4) congenital heart disease 5) cystic fibrosis 6)Birth trauma 7) congenital malformations 8)meningitis and encephalitis 9)infectious diseases 10) urinary tract infections 11) percutaneous gastrostomy 12) autoimmune disesaes 13) acute gastroenteritis 14) other diseases with regard to physiotherapy
Recommended readings
Zuccotti GV, M Giovannini Manuale di Pediatria La pratica Clinica Esculapio Editrice
Kliegman, Behrman Jenson Stenton Pediatria di Nelson
Rudolph; Manuale di Pediatria. Edizione italiana Mc Graw-Hill 2003
Teaching methods
The course will be carried out through formal lessons with the help of a large number of images and Power Point presentations.
Assessment methods and criteria
The learning test consists of an oral examination which permits to evaluate the theoretical knowledge learning and the understanding of the pathological conditions of childhood.
