Facharzt FMH Kinder- und Jugendmedizin - independent subject foundations cheat sheet

Assess evolving physiology rather than wait for hypotension alone.

Distinguish indication, concentration, route and dose in weight-based treatment.

Do not delay emergency battery or airway assessment because early symptoms are mild.

Separate a supplied calculation model from an individualized fluid prescription.

Confirm effective ventilation before interpreting failure of a resuscitation sequence.

Use age, gestation and risk factors when interpreting bilirubin thresholds.

Distinguish conjugated jaundice from a routine physiological jaundice label.

Assess neonatal respiratory, circulatory, infectious and anatomical causes together.

Distinguish upper-airway noise, diffuse wheeze and focal obstruction.

Do not transfer asthma drug routines into uncomplicated bronchiolitis.

Use congenital anatomy to explain shunting, mixing and duct dependence.

Choose a tachycardia pathway using stability as well as rhythm.

Use age and host defenses when assessing fever.

Apply one complete validated risk framework rather than mix favorable cutoffs.

Distinguish active immunization, passive protection and treatment of established infection.

Connect the suspected immune mechanism with the actual diagnostic test.

Use growth and physiological consequences to interpret digestive complaints.

Check the conditions and limitations of serology and imaging tests.

Distinguish nephrotic, nephritic and systemic vasculitic patterns.

Treat glucose and electrolyte emergencies as whole physiological problems.

Evaluate regression, asymmetry and multidomain findings rather than one milestone alone.

Interpret bone age together with growth velocity and the wider clinical picture.

Classify seizures using the actual event and exclusion criteria.

Keep genetic probabilities and metabolic patterns internally consistent.

Include the child and family through understandable, developmentally appropriate communication.

Explain confidentiality through the actual jurisdiction and clinical context.

Use shared plans and gradual responsibility to improve continuity.

Treat prevention and risk associations as opportunities for support rather than deterministic labels.