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It is very common that we perform a cardiovascular examination in paediatrics, particularly in babies, but we will often leave out key steps which would be expected in a clinical exam...
Venepuncture in children can be challenging for both healthcare professionals and families. Anxiety, movement, small veins, and previous negative...
It is unusual that you would need to do more than examine cranial nerves in a child in day to day practice, but this is for the purpose of clinical exams. It is a step by step guide...
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...
On the one hand, you wear a Disney lanyard, with a pocket stuffed with stickers, on the other, you are dealing with what is internationally referred to as the most precious of lives....
Written by Dr Rebecca Evans, ST3 Paediatrics
One of the most common presentations to paediatric A&E is “SOB” “DIB” or “increased WOB”. There are many different causes of respiratory...
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Venepuncture in children can be challenging for both healthcare professionals and families. Anxiety, movement, small veins, and previous negative...
A practical guide for resident doctors in the emergency department, focusing on the assessment and management of paediatric poisoning and toxic exposures — where early recognition and...
A practical guide for resident doctors in the emergency department, focusing on recognising and managing paediatric foreign body inhalation and ingestion — where early decision-making...
Children can appear stable until they suddenly deteriorate. Unlike adults, they compensate effectively through physiological mechanisms before rapidly decompensating. This makes early...
Delayed puberty may seem like a very specialist area of paediatrics, but it’s actually a relatively common reason for presentation to the GP, and a lot of children are referred onwards...
It is very common that we perform a cardiovascular examination in paediatrics, particularly in babies, but we will often leave out key steps which would be expected in a clinical exam...
It is unusual that you would need to do more than examine cranial nerves in a child in day to day practice, but this is for the purpose of clinical exams. It is a step by step guide...
Faltering growth (also known as failure to thrive) describes when a child is not growing as expected. This may reflect underlying poor health or nutrition. By routinely assessing a...
Faltering growth (also known as failure to thrive) describes when a child is not growing as expected. This may reflect underlying poor health or nutrition. By routinely assessing a...
The Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) or Examination of the Newborn (EON) is performed on every newborn baby within the first 72 hours of life by doctors and midwives.
It...
Background
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that begins in childhood, and is formed of the following core features:
1. Inattention:
difficulty finishing tasks
difficulty...
CMPA is a very common presentation to GP and paediatric assessment units and can cause a lot of parental anxiety. This article talks through different types of CMPA, and how to man...
This article gives a run down of how to perform a thorough paediatric respiratory examination and what signs and symptoms to look for. It will be helpful for anyone on a paeds placement...
Prescribing IV fluids in paediatrics is different to adult medicine and requires a bit more thinking and some maths. This article breaks down prescribing fluid boluses, maintenance...
Paediatric DKA is a common but life threatening paediatric emergency and it is important to be able to recognise the signs and symptoms early to initiate the correct treatment .
The...
Background
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects around 1.76% of school-age children in the UK. Multiple factors have been proposed in the...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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....
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...
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...
Infantile Haemangiomas are common skin lesions seen in paediatrics. This article explains how to identify these lesions and when medical management would be indicated
BRUE's are a common presentation for young babies and can be a huge concern for parents. It is important to be able to distinguish between those that are low risk and do not need any...
Croup is one of the most common winter illnesses we see in paediatrics and rarely these children can become very unwell. This article will help you understand the management options...
Febrile convulsions are a common presentation in paediatrics. This article will you help differentiate between the concerning presentations that need further investigation and management,...
Hand foot and mouth disease is a very common illness in children which commonly causes children to present to A&E and GP. This article tells you all you need to know about hand...
Introduction
Affects children under the age of 5 years old
There tends to be two patterns of recurrent wheezing in this age group:
Episodic and viral induced wheezing which occurs...
Introduction
Group A streptococcus (GAS) is a gram positive cocci usually found in normal skin and upper respiratory tract flora [1]
Infections caused by GAS vary and include...
Introduction
Viral infection in children 0-2 years of age (but most commonly < 1yo)
Inflammation of the bronchioles, neutrophilic response
Infection of bronchiolar and cilia...
Written by Dr Rebecca Evans, ST3 Paediatrics
One of the most common presentations to paediatric A&E is “SOB” “DIB” or “increased WOB”. There are many different causes of respiratory...
Children are vulnerable. Unfortunately, child abuse does happen, and it has a significant and lifelong impact. You may be one of the only professionals to have sufficient access to...
Most of the time, chest pain in children originates from a benign cause. However, paediatric chest pain can be a sign of serious pathology, particularly cardiac. It is important that,...
The rules on consenting children and adolescents can seem a complex business. Putting the theory learned in medical school into practice can be challenging. This article aims to describe...
On the one hand, you wear a Disney lanyard, with a pocket stuffed with stickers, on the other, you are dealing with what is internationally referred to as the most precious of lives....
It is quite common for you to need to describe rashes for documentation purposes, to senior colleagues or to refer to various specialties including dermatology. Here is a refresher...
As an FY1 you will likely manage paediatric patients during their admission, often in other specialties like general surgery. Difficult communication scenarios can occur & being...
As an FY1 it is likely that you will manage paediatric patients during their admission, often in other specialties like general surgery. Having a few prescribing skills under your belt...
If cannulation of a paediatric patient is required, consider simultaneously taking blood samples to avoid repeated venepuncture attempts. Preparation, comfort, and communication are...
As an FY1 it is likely that you will manage paediatric patients during their admission, often in other specialties like general surgery. Having a few paediatric skills under your belt...
