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Anaesthesia | Paediatrics | Body Composition and Growth

Speciality Classification
Medical Doctors
Location
Online
Delivery
Online
Subject matter expert
elfh
Provider
eIntegrity

Body Composition and Growth
Session Overview
Description
The session starts with an introduction to the concept of growth and development, and why this is important for paediatric anaesthesia pharmacology. This includes an important outline of what is ‘normal’. A key point of this session is for the trainee to learn how to calculate approximate weight from the age of the child. The session will also discuss changes in body composition such as muscle and fat, as well as developmental changes in fluid compartments and blood volume. Lastly, the session will indicate how organs develop in terms of relative size, blood flow and maturity. The implications of these factors are briefly discussed.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:

  • Discuss what is meant by ‘normal’
  • Calculate the approximate weight of a child based on age
  • Describe why growth and development is relevant to paediatric pharmacology
  • Describe how the relative composition of the body changes with age in terms of water, fat, fluid compartments and blood volume

Prerequisites
Before commencing this session you should:

  • Know the blood volume and fluid compartment volumes in an average adult

PRM123
Type
Delivery
Title
Anaesthesia | Paediatrics | Body Composition and Growth
Speciality Classification
Interest Areas / Topics Covered
Anesthetics, Child and family health, Child health/paediatrics/immunisation, Children and young peoples health, Paediatric, Paediatric and Neonatal Care
Location
Provider Type
Education Provider
Location
Online
Posted By
eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
Reference
e-LA Module 04b - Paediatrics, 04b_03_01 Body Composition and Growth
Price:
$19.00
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