Retropharyngeal abscess
14.4 Retropharyngeal abscess James Tilleard Essentials 1 The potential for airway compromise and other complications mandates early diagnosis and treatment. 2 Retropharyngeal abscess should be suspected in children with sore…
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Bilious vomiting
7.5 Bilious vomiting Andrew J.A. Holland Essentials 1 Bilious vomiting generally indicates an intestinal obstruction due to surgical pathology. 2 Early referral to a paediatric surgeon is recommended. 3 Rarely…
CNS infections: meningitis and encephalitis
8.7 CNS infections meningitis and encephalitis Mike Starr Essentials 1 Bacterial meningitis can be rapidly progressive, and result in substantial morbidity and mortality. 2 A high index of suspicion of…
Ocular trauma
13.3 Ocular trauma Jennie Martin Essentials 1 Anxiety is pronounced in the carer, be calm in your approach. 2 Consider hidden injury. 3 Never apply pressure to an eye that…
Gastrointestinal bleeding
7.2 Gastrointestinal bleeding Elizabeth M. Cotterell Essentials 1 The causes of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding in infants and children fall into age-specific diagnostic categories 2 The majority of GI bleeding ceases…
Ophthalmological emergencies
13.1 Ophthalmological emergencies Toby Fogg Essentials 1 A history of contact lens use should always be sought. 2 Visual acuity should always be assessed. 3 Neonatal conjunctivitis may have severe…
Congenital, developmental and neoplastic conditions
13.2 Congenital, developmental and neoplastic conditions Greg Stevens Essentials 1 These conditions are most likely to present with a concern from a parent or caregiver who has noted that there…
Platelet disorders
11.4 Platelet disorders Jane Cocks Essentials 1 Abnormal bleeding can occur from disorders of total numbers of platelets or platelet function. 2 The normal platelet count is between 150 and…
