101Gastro-oesophageal reflux Figure 101.1 Gastro-oesophageal reflux What is reflux? Gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR) is the passage of gastric contents into the oesophagus. This occurs normally in all infants, children and adults…

58Percentile charts Figure 58.1 Measuring head circumferences Figure 58.2 Measuring weight Figure 58.3 Measuring height Definition Percentile chats, now more commonly referred to as centile charts or growth charts, are…

53Sudden infant death syndrome Figure 53.1 Sudden infant death syndrome Definition Cot death is the sudden and unexpected death of a baby for no obvious reason. The post-mortem examination may…

26Emergency care Nursing children and young people requiring emergency care is a unique and challenging area of paediatrics. The emergency children’s nurse has to be equipped to manage a broad…