Module Details

Pediatric Therapy

MC108

Course
Pediatric Therapy
Code
MC108
Academic Year
2026/2027
Curriculum Year
2021/2022
Degree Programme
MEDICINE AND SURGERY
Curriculum
000 - CORSO GENERICO
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Credits
2
Lecture Hours
25
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
MED/38 - General and Specialised Pediatrics
Course Type
Single-subject learning activity
Course Delivery
OBB - Obbligatoria
Year
6
Teaching period
Primo Semestre
Campus
NOVARA
Teaching language
Italian
Course Contents
Specialistic Pediatric: Pediatric Diabetology, Pneumology, Infection Diseases, Vaccinations Calendar, Vasculitis
Reference Texts
Pediatria Nelson - Behrman - Kliegman - Jenson – Stanton Editore:Elsevier - Masson Pediatria pratica Bona – Miniero Editore:Minerva Medica Edizione:XI 2024 Pediatria D’Urgenza - Antonio Francesco Urbino. Editore Biomedia I and II Vol.
Learning Outcomes
The aim of this course is to focus attention on the main pathologies of the pediatric age with a particular reference to the main pediatric infectious diseases and their prevention through vaccinations. Some pediatric emergencies will also be treated in order to acquire the professional skills useful in managing the complexity of the pathologies and peculiarities of the child. The program integrates with the other pediatric modules with a multidisciplinary, interprofessional, and integrated vision of the main health problems of the pediatric age, not only focused on the disease but also on the child himself, taking into account the totality of body and psyche, the peculiarities of the developmental age, gender differences and the social context, including his family. The teaching method involves the horizontal and vertical integration of knowledge and is oriented to the ability to solve problems and make decisions. Attention is also paid to the prevention of diseases and the promotion of children’s health.Where appropriate, gender differences will be highlighted.
Prerequisites
The students have to know the main physiology and pathology knowledges about pediatric age learned during basic medicine courses, taking into consideration the new care and health needs centered not only on the disease but on the sick child and his family.
Teaching Methods
Lectures and plenary discussions of clinical cases to develop the interpretation of diagnostic tests and clinical reasoning, starting from the knowledge acquired in the basic courses, declined in the pediatric age.
Additional Information
Supplementary material (slides, bibliography, webinars) will be made available online. Students with physical disabilities, Learning Disabilities or Special Education Needs can request specific services and tools via the Staff Sviluppo e Coordinamento Carriere e Servizi alle Studentesse e agli Studenti, consulting the University webpage: https://www.uniupo.it/en/services/services- students-physical-or-learning-disabilities Students with disabilities, learning disabilities or special education needs, once they have contacted the University Staff, can refer to the tutor in charge of the course to define the examination modalities, concerning academic aspects.
Assessment Methods
Oral Examination
Students have to demonstrate knowledge of trated diseases and ability in clinical reasoning
Detailed Syllabus
Pediatric Diabetology: diabetes classification; type 1 diabetes therapy and other forms of diabetes; diabetological emergencies such as diabetic ketoacidosis and hypoglycemia; - Pediatric pneumology: pneumonia, bronchitis, bronchiolitis , allergic asthma and cystic fibrosis. - Pediatric infection Diseases, meningitis encephalitis - Pediatric Vasculitis Gender differences will be highlighted where appropriate
Expected Learning Outcomes
To Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the approach to the main diseases treated in the course in terms of differential diagnosis and therapy by demonstrating recognition of the peculiarities of the pediatric age and knowing how to put into practice the acquired knowledge.
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