Topics for Pediatrics
Find educational topics for Pediatrics aligned with the Zambian tertiary curriculum.
Nephritic Syndrome in Children
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Nephritic syndrome is a clinical manifestation of glomerular inflammation characterized by hematuria, edema, hypertension, and renal dysfunction. This topic explores the primary and secondary causes, with a focus on acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis as a common prototype in children. The curriculum covers pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnostic investigations (urinalysis, ASOT, complement levels, …
Pediatric Poisoning: Acute Assessment and Care
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Pediatric poisoning involves accidental or intentional exposure to toxic substances like medications, household chemicals, and pesticides, posing significant risk to children. This topic focuses on common toxins including paracetamol, salicylates, iron, and organophosphates, covering pharmacokinetics, clinical toxidromes, and emergency management. Designed for Zambian tertiary students in pediatrics and emergency care, …
Paediatric Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Disorders
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This critical paediatric topic covers the physiology, diagnosis, and management of common fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances in children, as detailed in the General Paediatric Protocols. Zambian university medical students and paediatric trainees will learn to calculate maintenance fluid requirements using the Holliday-Segar method and manage conditions like hyponatraemia, hypernatraemia, …
Neonatology and Common Neonatal Conditions
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Neonatology focuses on the care of newborns during the first 28 days of life, a period of high vulnerability. This comprehensive topic covers routine newborn assessment, common presentations like jaundice (physiological vs. pathological, conjugated vs. unconjugated), respiratory distress (transient tachypnea, RDS, pneumonia), birth asphyxia, neonatal sepsis, congenital infections (TORCH), and …
Shock in Paediatrics: Classification and Resuscitation
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This vital topic provides Zambian tertiary medical students with a structured approach to the recognition and management of shock in children. Based on the paediatric protocols, it covers the immediate ABCDE resuscitation, followed by detailed exploration of shock types: hypovolaemic, septic, distributive (anaphylactic, spinal), and cardiogenic. Learners will understand the …
Pediatric Hematology and Coagulation Disorders
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Pediatric hematology encompasses disorders of red cells, white cells, platelets, and coagulation. This topic is vital for medical students and clinicians, covering common conditions like iron deficiency anemia, sickle cell disease, immune thrombocytopenic purpura, and inherited bleeding disorders such as hemophilia and von Willebrand disease. The curriculum emphasizes diagnostic approach …
Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Disease
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Pediatric cardiology focuses on the diagnosis and management of congenital and acquired heart diseases in children. This topic covers common conditions such as ventricular septal defect (VSD), atrial septal defect (ASD), patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), tetralogy of Fallot, and coarctation of the aorta. Students learn to recognize clinical presentations, including …
Paediatric Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Management
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This high-stakes topic outlines the evidence-based protocol for managing Diabetic Ketoacidosis in children, a common endocrine emergency. Tailored for Zambian medical students and paediatric trainees, it covers the pathophysiology of insulin deficiency, clinical features, and the systematic approach to resuscitation, fluid calculation (maintenance plus deficit), insulin infusion, and potassium replacement. …
Paediatric Respiratory Distress: Croup
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This topic focuses on the assessment and management of Croup (laryngotracheobronchitis), a common viral cause of upper airway obstruction in toddlers. Zambian medical students will learn to recognize the characteristic barking cough, inspiratory stridor, and hoarseness that often follow a prodrome of coryza. The module details the clinical assessment of …