Investigation of global developmental delay.
Arch Dis Child
; 91(8): 701-5, 2006 Aug.
Article
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| ID: mdl-16861488
ABSTRACT
The investigation of global developmental delay in preschool children varies between centres and between paediatricians. Following a literature search and review of the evidence base, guidelines were developed to assist in the assessment and management of such children presenting to secondary level services. Evidence supporting the use of genetic and biochemical investigations on a screening basis was found, but there was no evidence to support the use of metabolic investigations or neuroimaging in the absence of other positive findings on history or examination. Detailed history and examination are paramount in the assessment of children with global developmental delay. Investigations can be a useful adjunct in determining aetiology. Evidence based guidelines have been developed to assist doctors in the selection of appropriate investigations for this group of children.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Deficiências do Desenvolvimento
Tipo de estudo:
Clinical_trials
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Diagnostic_studies
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Guideline
Limite:
Child, preschool
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Arch Dis Child
Ano de publicação:
2006
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido