Upper respiratory tract infections
6.1 Upper respiratory tract infections Peter L.J. Barnett Essentials 1 Over 95% of childhood URTIs are viral and do not require antibiotics. 2 Upper respiratory tract infections are common; children…
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Thoracic injuries in childhood
3.3 Thoracic injuries in childhood Phil Aplin Essentials 1 Thoracic injuries in children are common, are usually due to blunt trauma and are often associated with other injuries. 2 The…
Paediatric neurotrauma
3.2 Paediatric neurotrauma David G. Cooksley Essentials 1 Neurotrauma is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in paediatric trauma. 2 The prevention of secondary brain injury is the primary…
The crying infant
1.2 The crying infant Barbara King Essentials 1 Define if this presentation is part of a recurrent stereotypical pattern in an otherwise well infant, or a single acute episode. 2…
Specific paediatric resuscitation
2.4 Specific paediatric resuscitation James Tibballs Anaphylaxis Persons receiving β-blocking drugs have a potentiated risk of anaphylaxis. In such patients, it is more resistant to therapy and lasts longer. Hypotension…
Paediatric cardiopulmonary arrest (CPA)
2.1 Paediatric cardiopulmonary arrest (CPA) Christopher Webber Essentials 1 Prevention is the link in the Chain of Survival key to decreasing the incidence of death from Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA)1…
20: Psychiatric Emergencies
Section 20 Psychiatric Emergencies Edited by George Jelinek 20.1 Mental state assessment 613 20.2 Distinguishing medical from psychiatric causes of mental disorder presentations 619 20.3 Deliberate self-harm/suicide 625 20.4 Depression…
5: Cardiovascular
Section 5 Cardiovascular Anne-Maree Kelly 5.1 Chest pain 202 5.2 Acute coronary syndromes 208 5.3 Assessment and management of acute pulmonary oedema 215 5.4 Arrhythmias 219 5.5 Pulmonary embolism 232…
