Learning objectives
Allow the student to know and understand the stages of physiological development in the pediatric age, the main prevention measures for physiological growth and the most frequent pediatric emergencies. Furthermore, the main pediatric disorders of physiotherapeutic interest will be given value.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
• Developmental pathophysiology in children
• Vaccinations and false myths
• Nutrition in the 1st year of life
Obesity
• Principles of pediatric resuscitation
• A public health emergency: the abuse of antibiotics in children
• Head injury, home accidents, sports and sports injuries in children and adolescents
• Management of fever and pain in the child
• Perinatal infections
• Central nervous system infections
Full programme
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Bibliography
• Frosini R, Campa L, Caputo R, Frosii S. Oftalmopediatria. Casa Editrice SEE, 1997.
• Principi N, Rubino A. Pediatria generale e specialistica. Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, 2017.
• Slides provided by the teacher and uploaded on the Elly platform.
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons with slides and audiovisual material.
Assessment methods and criteria
The student's knowledge, understanding and application skills will be assessed through an oral exam.
Other information
The teacher can be contacted for clarifications or to schedule an appointment by email by writing to: susannamariaroberta.esposito@unipr.it, ilaria.ferrari@unipr.it
