Podrás conocer los avances más recientes en ataxia aguda, estreñimiento y anomalías congénitas del tracto urinario”

Un especialista conocedor de las patologías más prevalentes en pediatría hospitalaria debe tener acceso a los estudios científicos más recientes respecto a las mismas, a fin de seguir ofreciendo la máxima praxis asistencial posible.

La Universidad TECH, conocedora de esta necesidad profesional, ha reunido a un grupo de eminentes especialistas del área pediátrica para elaborar un programa que aúne las novedades vigentes en las áreas más urgentes para el especialista.

Así, se presenta una Postgraduate diploma que recoge, entre otros, los avances dados en crisis febriles, hemorragias digestivas, daño renal agudo y sistemas de inhalación.

Todo ello proporcionado en un programa moderno y vanguardista, que hace uso de la tecnología educativa de mayor potencia para que el especialista saque el máximo provecho a todos los actualizados conocimientos proporcionados.

Además, hay que tener en cuenta que el formato de la titulación es 100% online, lo que facilita en gran medida la adaptación de esta titulación a los ritmos de trabajo y vida más exigentes. La totalidad del material didáctico se puede descargar desde cualquier dispositivo con conexión a internet, pudiendo estudiarse en cualquier momento.

Le darás un impulso significativo a tu labor de actualización gracias a los avanzados contenidos pediátricos de esta Postgraduate diploma”

Esta Postgraduate diploma en Most Prevalent Pathologies in Hospital Pediatrics contiene el programa universitario más completo y actualizado del mercado. Sus características más destacadas son:

• El desarrollo de casos prácticos presentados por expertos en pediatría en el ámbito hospitalario
• Los contenidos gráficos, esquemáticos y eminentemente prácticos con los que está concebido recogen una información científica y práctica sobre aquellas disciplinas indispensables para el ejercicio profesional
• Los ejercicios prácticos donde realizar el proceso de autoevaluación para mejorar el aprendizaje
• Su especial hincapié en metodologías innovadoras para el abordaje de afecciones neumológicas
• Las lecciones teóricas, preguntas al experto, foros de discusión de temas controvertidos y trabajos de reflexión individual
• La disponibilidad de acceso a los contenidos desde cualquier dispositivo fijo o portátil con conexión a internet

Tendrás el apoyo constante de un personal técnico y académico comprometido con tu importante labor de profundización y modernización en las patologías más prevalentes de la pediatría”

El programa incluye, en su cuadro docente, a profesionales del sector que vierten en esta capacitación la experiencia de su trabajo, además de reconocidos especialistas de sociedades de referencia y universidades de prestigio.

Su contenido multimedia, elaborado con la última tecnología educativa, permitirá al profesional un aprendizaje situado y contextual, es decir, un entorno simulado que proporcionará una capacitación inmersiva programada para entrenarse ante situaciones reales.

El diseño de este programa se centra en el Aprendizaje Basado en Problemas, mediante el cual el profesional deberá tratar de resolver las distintas situaciones de práctica profesional que se le planteen a lo largo del curso académico. Para ello, contará con la ayuda de un novedoso sistema de vídeo interactivo realizado por reconocidos expertos.

Accede a los recientes progresos realizados en tratamientos de ITU, anomalías congénitas del tracto urinario, daño renal agudo y más patologías nefróticas pediátricas”

Estudia dónde, cuándo y cómo tú quieras en un programa que te da la flexibilidad que especialistas como tú necesitan”

In order to guarantee an efficient learning process, TECH makes use of one of the most innovative methodologies in the academic scene, Relearning. By elaborating all its contents based on this structure, specialists can apply all the up-to-date knowledge to their daily practice in a gradual and progressive manner. This makes the most of the hours and efforts invested in the course.  

You will notice the great work put in by the teaching staff when you browse the study guides, interactive summaries and supplementary readings focused on the most prevalent pathologies in hospital pediatrics”  

Module 1. Respiratory Diseases in Pediatrics

1.1. Acute Bronchiolitis

1.1.1. Acute Bronchiolitis
1.1.2. Etiology
1.1.3. Epidemiology
1.1.4. Clinical symptoms
1.1.5. Diagnosis
1.1.6. Treatment
1.1.7. Prevention

1.2. Asthma Attacks

1.2.1. Asthma Attacks
1.2.2. Epidemiology
1.2.3. Pathophysiology
1.2.4. Clinical Symptoms
1.2.5. Diagnosis
1.2.6. Treatment
1.2.7. Educational

1.3. Chronic Cough

1.3.1. Persistent Bacterial Bronchitis
1.3.2. Postinfectious Cough
1.3.3. Psychogenic Cough
1.3.4. Atelectasis: Middle Lobe
1.3.5. Non-Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Bronchiectasis

1.4. Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

1.4.1. Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
1.4.2. Epidemiology
1.4.3. Prevention
1.4.4. Pathophysiology
1.4.5. Clinical Symptoms
1.4.6. Treatment

1.5. Interstitial Pulmonary Diseases 

1.5.1. Classification
1.5.2. Neuroendocrine Cell Hyperplasia
1.5.3. Surfactant Protein Deficiency
1.5.4. Pulmonary Interstitial Glycogenosis
1.5.5. Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis

1.6. Respiratory Management in Neuromuscular Patients

1.6.1. Pathophysiology
1.6.2. Complementary Respiratory Tests
1.6.3. Treatment

1.7. Cystic Fibrosis Respiratory Pathology 

1.7.1. Respiratory Pathology
1.7.2. Pathophysiology
1.7.3. Respiratory Exacerbation
1.7.4. Pneumothorax
1.7.5. Hemoptysis
1.7.6. Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
1.7.7. Atelectasis

1.8. Obstructive Sleep Apnea

1.8.1. Obstructive Sleep Apnea
1.8.2. Epidemiology
1.8.3. Pathophysiology
1.8.4. Clinical Symptoms
1.8.5. Diagnosis
1.8.6. Treatment

1.9. Inhalation Systems

1.9.1. Inhalation Systems
1.9.2. Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI), Dry Powder, Nebulizers

1.10. Pneumology Procedures

1.10.1. Forced Spirometry
1.10.2. Bronchoscopy

Module 2. Digestive System Diseases in Pediatrics

2.1. Abdominal Pain 

2.1.1. Acute Abdominal Pain in Children: Clinical Picture Diagnosis and Treatment
2.1.2. Chronic Abdominal Pain: Incidence Etiology 

2.1.2.1. Organic Abdominal Pain
2.1.2.2. Functional Abdominal Pain: Treatment

2.1.3. Gastritis: Peptic Ulcers in Pediatrics

2.1.3.1. Gastritis
2.1.3.2. Peptic Ulcers: Clinical Presentation Diagnosis and Treatment
2.1.3.3. Helicobacter Pylori Gastritis: Digestive and Extradigestive Manifestations. Diagnosis and Treatment

2.2. Constipation

2.2.1. Constipation
2.2.2. Pathophysiology
2.2.3. Etiology
2.2.4. Triggering Factors
2.2.5. Organic Constipation Causes
2.2.6. Functional Constipation: Clinical Diagnosis
2.2.7. Treatment

2.2.7.1. Lifestyle Modifications
2.2.7.2. Pharmacological Treatment: Maintenance Treatment Other Treatments

2.3. Gastroesophageal Reflux

2.3.1. Gastroesophageal Reflux
2.3.2. Pathophysiology
2.3.3. Clinical Symptoms

2.3.3.1. Warning Signs and Symptoms
2.3.3.2. Digestive Manifestations
2.3.3.3. Extradigestive Manifestations

2.3.4. Diagnosis

2.3.4.1. pH / Esophageal Impedance
2.3.4.2. Upper Digestive Endoscopy
2.3.4.3. Other Diagnostic Tests

2.3.5. Treatment

2.3.5.1. Non-Pharmacological Methods
2.3.5.2. Medical Treatment
2.3.5.3. Surgical Management

2.3.6. Therapeutic Diagnostic Approach according to Age

2.4. Eosinophilic Esophagitis

2.4.1. Eosinophilic Esophagitis
2.4.2. Epidemiology
2.4.3. Pathogenesis

2.4.3.1. Environmental Factors
2.4.3.2. Genetic Factors

2.4.4. Clinical Symptoms
2.4.5. Diagnosis

2.4.5.1. Endoscopic Findings
2.4.5.2. Histological Findings
2.4.5.3. Natural History

2.4.6. Treatment

2.4.6.1. Proton Pump Inhibitors
2.4.6.2. Topical Corticosteroids
2.4.6.3. Dietary Treatment
2.4.6.4. Endoscopic Dilatation
2.4.6.5. Other Treatments

2.5. Digestive and Nutritional Considerations for CF

2.5.1. Digestive and Nutritional Considerations
2.5.2. Gastrointestinal Tract Involvement in CF Patients

2.5.2.1. Gastroesophageal Reflux
2.5.2.2. Distal Obstruction Syndrome / Constipation
2.5.2.3. Abdominal Pain
2.5.2.4. Meconium Ileus
2.5.2.5. Bowel Intussusception

2.5.3. Pancreatic Involvement

2.5.3.1. Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
2.5.3.2. Pancreatitis
2.5.3.3. Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Related Diabetes

2.5.4. Hepatobiliary Disease in CF Patients

2.5.4.1. CF-Related Liver Disease
2.5.4.2. Gallbladder Alterations

2.5.5. Nutritional Involvement

2.5.5.1. Chronic Malnutrition
2.5.5.2. Fat-Soluble Vitamin Deficiency

2.6. Chronic Diarrhea: Malabsorption

2.6.1. Pathophysiology

2.6.1.1. Osmotic Diarrhea
2.6.1.2. Secretory Diarrhea
2.6.1.3. Inflammatory Diarrhea
2.6.1.4. Intestinal Motility Alteration

2.6.2. Etiology

2.6.2.1. Functional Diarrhea
2.6.2.2. Organic Diarrhea

2.6.2.2.1. Diarrhea due to Infection Mechanism
2.6.2.2.2. Diarrhea due to Immune Mechanism
2.6.2.2.3. Diarrhea due to Carbohydrate Intolerance
2.6.2.2.4. Diarrhea due to Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency and Hepatobiliary Dysfunction
2.6.2.2.5. Diarrhea due to Anatomical Alteration
2.6.2.2.6. Diarrhea due to Altered Motility
2.6.2.2.7. Diarrhea due to Enterocyte Structural Defects
2.6.2.2.8. Diarrhea due to Metabolic Errors
2.6.2.2.9. Other Causes of Diarrhea

2.6.3. Diagnosis
2.6.4. Treatment

2.7. Inflammatory Bowel Disease

2.7.1. Ulcerative Colitis and Unclassified Inflammatory Bowel Disease

2.7.1.1. Inflammatory Bowel Disease
2.7.1.2. Etiology
2.7.1.3. Incidence
2.7.1.4. Classification
2.7.1.5. Symptoms and Physical Examination
2.7.1.6. Complementary Tests: Laboratory and Imaging Tests Endoscopy with Biopsy
2.7.1.7. Diagnosis
2.7.1.8. Activity Indexes
2.7.1.9. Onset Treatment and Maintenance
2.7.1.10. Complications during Hospital Admission and Treatment

2.7.2. Crohn's Disease

2.7.2.1. Crohn's Disease
2.7.2.2. Etiology
2.7.2.3. Incidence
2.7.2.4. Classification
2.7.2.5. Symptoms and Physical Examination
2.7.2.6. Complementary Tests: Laboratory and Imaging Tests Endoscopy with Biopsy
2.7.2.7. Diagnosis
2.7.2.8. Activity Indexes
2.7.2.9. Onset Treatment and Maintenance
2.7.2.10. Complications during Hospital Admission and Treatment

2.8. Biliary Lithiasis. Cholestasis

2.8.1. Biliary Lithiasis
2.8.2. Diagnosis

2.8.2.1. Anamnesis and Physical Examination
2.8.2.2. Complementary Tests: Laboratory and Imaging Tests Other Complementary Tests

2.8.3. Treatment
2.8.4. Newborn and Infant Neurological Examination
2.8.5. Cholestasis in Older Children

2.8.5.1. Cholestasis Secondary to Hepatocellular Injury
2.8.5.2. Cholestasis due to Biliary Tract Involvement

2.9. Acute Liver Failure, Hepatic Dysfunction

2.9.1. Hepatic Dysfunction: Hypertransaminasemia

2.9.1.1. Acute Liver Failure
2.9.1.2. Diagnosis
2.9.1.3. Differential Diagnosis of Pathologies Presenting Hypertransaminasemia, Infectious Hepatitis, Wilson's Disease, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Other Causes of Hypertransaminemia in Pediatrics

2.9.2. Acute Liver Failure

2.9.2.1. Liver Failure
2.9.2.2. Acute Hepatic Failure Diagnosis in Pediatric Patients
2.9.2.3. Therapeutic Approach
2.9.2.4. Differential Diagnosis of Pathologies Presenting Liver Failure

2.10. Gastrointestinal Bleeding

2.10.1. Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding

2.10.1.1. Gastrointestinal Bleeding
2.10.1.2. Etiology
2.10.1.3. Diagnosis
2.10.1.4. Medical and Endoscopic Treatments: Esophageal Varices

2.10.2. Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding

2.10.2.1. Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding
2.10.2.2. Diagnosis: Differential Diagnosis of Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding
2.10.2.3. Treatment 

Module 3. Neurological Disorders in Pediatrics

3.1. Febrile and Parainfectious Crises

3.1.1. Febrile Crises
3.1.2. Epidemiology
3.1.3. Etiology
3.1.4. Clinical Symptoms
3.1.5. Diagnosis
3.1.6. Treatment
3.1.7. Prognosis

3.2. Epileptic Syndromes in Pediatric Patients: Practical Considerations in Antiepileptic Drug Management

3.2.1. Epileptic Syndromes Classification and Diagnostic Approach
3.2.2. Epileptic Syndromes in Infants and Preschoolers
3.2.3. Epileptic Syndromes in School Children and Adolescents
3.2.4. Practical Considerations in Antiepileptic Drug Management

3.3. Non-Epileptic Paroxysmal Disorders

3.3.1. Non-Epileptic Paroxysmal Disorders
3.3.2. Clinical and Etiological Characteristics
3.3.3. Differential Diagnosis: Epileptic Seizures

3.4. Infant Hypotonia and the Most Common Neuromuscular Disorders in Infancy

3.4.1. Non-Paralytic or Central Hypotonia in Infants
3.4.2. Paralytic or Peripheral Hypotonia in Infants
3.4.3. Most Common Neuromuscular Disorders in Childhood: Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Hereditary Sensory-Motor Neuropathies, Myasthenias, Infantile Botulism and Myopathies

3.5. Guillain-Barré Syndrome

3.5.1. Guillain-Barré Syndrome and Classification
3.5.2. Pathophysiology
3.5.3. Clinical Symptoms
3.5.4. Diagnostic Criteria
3.5.5. Treatment
3.5.6. Prognosis

3.6. Headaches

3.6.1. Headaches
3.6.2. Etiology
3.6.3. Classification: Primary and Secondary Headaches:  Migraines, Tension and Trigemino-Autonomic Headaches, and Others
3.6.4. Anamnesis and Physical Examination
3.6.5. Admission Criteria and Warning Signs
3.6.6. Complementary Evaluations
3.6.7. In-hospital Migraine Management
3.6.8. Acute and Chronic Treatment

3.7. Acute Ataxia

3.7.1. Vestibular Ataxia and Cerebellar Ataxia
3.7.2. Main Etiologic Differential Diagnosis in Children Admitted for Acute Ataxia Episodes
3.7.3. Practical Management Protocols

3.8. Pediatric Stroke

3.8.1. Epidemiology: Etiology and Risk Factors
3.8.2. Pediatric Stroke Clinical Manifestations
3.8.3. Stroke Mimics
3.8.4. Pediatric Stroke Code Protocol and Hospital Diagnostic Approach 

3.9. Acute Encephalitis 

3.9.1. Acute Encephalitis/Encephalopathy and Classification
3.9.2. Infectious Encephalitis / Meningoencephalitis
3.9.3. Immune-Mediated Encephalitis
3.9.4. Toxic-Metabolic Encephalitis 

3.10. Demyelinating Diseases

3.10.1. Acute Demyelinating Injuries in Pediatrics
3.10.2. Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis
3.10.3. Multiple Sclerosis in Childhood: Diagnostic Criteria Initial Therapeutic Approach

Module 4. Nephrology and Water and Electrolyte Disorders in Pediatrics

4.1. Urinary Tract Infections

4.1.1. Urinary Tract Infections
4.1.2. Other Meanings
4.1.3. Etiology
4.1.4. Clinical Symptoms
4.1.5. Diagnosis
4.1.6. Treatment
4.1.7. Monitoring

4.2. Urinary Tract Congenital Abnormalities

4.2.1. Urinary Tract Congenital Abnormalities
4.2.2. Etiology
4.2.3. Classification (Hypodysplasia and Single Kidney, Obstructive Uropathies, Ureteral Vesico-Ureteral Reflux)
4.2.4. Pre- and Post-Natal Diagnosis
4.2.5. Treatment
4.2.6. Scarring Nephropathy

4.3. Hematuria-Proteinuria

4.3.1. Hematuria-Proteinuria
4.3.2. Diagnosis
4.3.3. Clinical Symptoms
4.3.4. Differential Diagnosis
4.3.5. Treatment

4.4. Post-Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis

4.4.1. Post-Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis
4.4.2. Etiology
4.4.3. Clinical Symptoms
4.4.4. Diagnosis: Practical Approach
4.4.5. Treatment
4.4.6. Prognosis

4.5. Nephrotic Syndrome

4.5.1. Nephrotic Syndrome
4.5.2. Pathophysiology
4.5.3. Etiology
4.5.4. Clinical Symptoms
4.5.5. Diagnosis: Practical Approach
4.5.6. Treatment: Onset and Relapses Maintenance
4.5.7. Prognosis

4.6. Hydroelectrolytic Alterations and Acid-Base Balance

4.6.1. Hydroelectrolytic Alterations and Acid-Base Balance
4.6.2. Water and Sodium Alterations
4.6.3. Potassium Alterations
4.6.4. Phosphocalcium Metabolism and Alterations
4.6.5. Acid-Base Equilibrium 

4.7. Acute Renal Damage

4.7.1. Acute Renal Damage
4.7.2. Epidemiology
4.7.3. Classification
4.7.4. Diagnosis
4.7.5. Treatment: Practical Approach
4.7.6. Prognosis

4.8. High Blood Pressure

4.8.1. High Blood Pressure
4.8.2. Classification
4.8.3. Clinical Symptoms
4.8.4. Diagnosis
4.8.5. Treatment
4.8.6. Hypertensive Crisis and Emergency
4.8.7. Monitoring

4.9. Nephrolithiasis

4.9.1. Introduction
4.9.2. Etiology and Pathophysiology
4.9.3. Clinical Symptoms
4.9.4. Diagnosis
4.9.5. Renal Colic Treatment
4.9.6. Long-Term Monitoring and Treatment Consultation

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