Cystic Fibrosis has a high incidence in the UK and Europe and 1 in 25 people are carriers.
Whilst it is screened for on day 5 of life this does not always detect CF and so it is important to be able to pick up on early signs of symptoms of CF to allow for early treatment and a better prognosis
A “floppy” baby may present in many different ways and there is a long list of differentials for a baby with reduced tone. This article will you refine your diagnostic skills when it comes to assessing the floppy baby.
Necrotising enterocolitis is one of the most common neonatal surgical emergencies and is a potentially life-threatening condition. This article talks through the risks for developing NEC and how to spot early signs and manage appropriately
“Bilious vomiting” is a common problem you will be asked to review babies for on the postnatal ward or in the neonatal unit. True bilious vomiting can be an emergency and this article will help you to recognise this and know how to act.
Nephrotic syndrome is rare but is often misdiagnosed resulting in delayed diagnosis and increased morbidity. This article will help you to accurately diagnose and manage nephrotic syndrome
Henochn Schonlein Purpura (HSP) is a common vasculitis in paediatrics that presents with a non-blanching rash and can often cause a migrating arthritis, abdominal pain and renal problems. It is often benign but it is important to be able to recognise complications and to differentiate HSP from other conditions that present with a non blanching rash.
Abdominal pain in paediatrics can have a wide range of causes, some being innocent and some needing urgent intervention. This article gives you an idea of how to narrow down your list of differentials and the most common causes of abdominal pain based on age.
Constipation is a very common cause of abdominal pain and recurrent presentations to paediatric services. It can be difficult to manage and it is important to rule out underlying causes. Management often requires an MDT approach as well as patience and empathy!
This article will help you better understand current guidelines for managing constipation and will make you think more about pathological causes of constipation
Viral infections are extremely common in paediatrics and a common presentation to paediatric A&E is a worried parent with a child with a rash. This article will help you to identify and most common viral infections in children and will give you confidence in correctly describing the rashes that go with them.
Kawasaki disease is a rare but serious condition in children which should always be considered in children with 5 or more days of fever without an identifiable source. This article explains what Kawasaki disease is, the signs and symptoms, and how to treat
