Urinary tract infection in pre-school children
16.4 Urinary tract infection in pre-school children Frank Willis Essentials 1 Urinary tract infection is common and potentially serious. 2 Septicaemia may occur in babies. 3 Renal scarring is a…
Henoch–Schönlein purpura
16.7 Henoch–Schönlein purpura Karen McCarthy Essentials 1 There is no diagnostic laboratory test for the diagnosis of Henoch-Schönlein purpura. 2 The diagnosis is clinical and consists of the tetrad: palpable…
Diarrhoea and vomiting
7.8 Diarrhoea and vomiting Christopher Webber Essentials 1 ‘ABC fluids in and out’ is a useful tool in taking a history. 2 Not all diarrhoea and vomiting is gastroenteritis. 3…
The use of blood products in children
11.1 The use of blood products in children Joseph Ting Essentials 1 Blood components are appropriately used when clinical benefits of administration outweigh potential hazards, provided the indication is appropriate….
Cardiovascular assessment and murmurs
5.4 Cardiovascular assessment and murmurs Matthew O’Meara Essentials 1 Cardiac problems are uncommon in children, but should be considered in an infant or child with respiratory distress, cyanosis, collapse or…
Risk management in acute paediatric orthopaedics
24.4 Risk management in acute paediatric orthopaedics Robyn Brady Essentials 1 Inadequate identification and management of unstable or displaced injuries such as lateral condylar elbow fractures, Monteggia fracture dislocations, and…
Managing the death of a child in the ED
19.1 Managing the death of a child in the ED Bereavement issues Paul Tait, Roger Barkin, Pat Clements Essentials 1 The death of a child under any circumstances is likely…
Febrile neutropenia
11.7 Febrile neutropenia Joseph Ting Essentials 1 Aggressive and early resuscitation of the child with overt or incipient septic shock is vital to avert hypoperfusion, even in the presence of…
Anaphylaxis
22.5 Anaphylaxis Andrew Stewart Kemp Essentials 1 Adrenaline (epinephrine) is the treatment of choice and should be administered if there are any respiratory symptoms. 2 Biphasic reactions occur, with relapse…
