Children Are Not Small Adults Flashcards
1
Q
what is the definition of a child
A
from birth until their 18th birthday
2
Q
what are th physical differences
A
smaller but disproportionate
3
Q
what are the physiological differences
A
surface to volume ratio more water content get cold, dehydrated and hypoglycaemic more easy faster pulse faster RR lower blood pressure weaker immune system
4
Q
what are the psychological differences
A
perceptions
terrible twos
latent phase 6-11
adolescence
5
Q
what are the reasons for reduced mortality
A
obstetric care
better housing
better nutrition
immunisation
6
Q
what are the pathological differenes
A
glue ear toddlers diarrhoea abdominal migraine intraventricular haemorrhage non accidental injury unexplained infant deaths
