Forensic Psychiatry

Overview As per the Royal College of Pychiatrists, Forensic Psychiatry is a specialty which helps mentally disordered people who are a risk to the public. Forensic psychiatrist work side by side with the police, courts and prisons. A Forensic Pyschiatrist…

Large for Gestational Age

Overview Large for gestational age (LGA) refers to a neonate born with a birth weight exceeding 90th centile for gestational age. Risk factors Complications Treatment is according to complications met.

Small for Gestational Age

Overview Small for gestational age (SGA) is when a neonate is born weighing less than is expected for their gestational age and is defined as having a birth weight less than the 10th percentile for gestational age. Classification of SGA Classification Description Symmetrical…

Prematurity

Overview Birth before 37 completed weeks gestation. Classification of prematurity Predisposing Factors Clinical Presentation Gestational age is best approximated using the New Ballard Score. Complications Management Antenatal care Immediate post-natal care If the baby is large premature (> 2 kg) with no…