

Large for Gestational Age
Overview Large for gestational age (LGA) refers to a neonate born with a birth weight exceeding the 90th centile for gestational age. Risk factors Complications Treatment is according to the 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…
Prematurity
Overview Prematurity is defined as birth before 37 completed weeks of gestation Classification of prematurity Gestational age Prematurity 32 – 37 weeks Late preterm 28 – 32 weeks Very preterm < 28 weeks Extremely preterm Predisposing Factors Clinical Presentation Gestational…


ON THE WARD: THOUGHTS ON FEAR AND GROWTH
Can I tell you a secret? During my junior clerkship, * my stethoscope was always stuffed into my lab coat pocket, out of sight. I never, not ever, wore it around my neck when I was in the ward. I…



Sleep-Wake Disorders
Changes from DSM-IV to DSM-V Organisation of Sleep Brain wave patterns Stages of Sleep Neurochemicals involved in sleep Relationship between depression and sleep Sleep Changes with Age Insomnia (initiation Phase) Insomnia is characterised by an inability or difficulty initiating sleep…