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Author Archives: Val Astle

HSP

Posted on August 29, 2024 by Val Astle

HSP

Learn about the most common vasculitis of childhood, when and how it presents, what complications it can cause an how to treat it.

Posted in Paediatric Quick Hits

Concussion

Posted on August 29, 2024 by Val Astle

Concussion

This session covers the range of symptoms experienced in concussion, what can be done to reduce the risk of concussion and how to improve the symptoms and return to school/sport.

Posted in Paediatric Quick Hits

Neonatal jaundice

Posted on August 29, 2024 by Val Astle

Neonatal Jaundice

In this quick hits presentation, learn about what tests to request for a jaundice baby, what the possible causes may be and when treatment is required.

Posted in Paediatric Quick Hits

Paediatric dental trauma

Posted on August 29, 2024 by Val Astle

Dental Trauma in Paediatrics

Learn about how to number children’s teeth correctly, what lateral luxation vs subluxation means, and how to manage dental injuries.

 

Posted in Paediatric Quick Hits

Pulled Elbow

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Val Astle

Pulled elbow

This presentation above covers why a pulled elbow occurs, what investigations are required and tips for when reducing the pulled elbow.

Reduction techniques can also be seen on the youtube link below.

Continue reading →

Posted in Paediatric Quick Hits

Limping Child

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Val Astle

Limping Child

This presentation covers the various differentials for a limping child, the investigations required and what (if any) urgent and ongoing treatment/follow up is required.

Posted in Paediatric Quick Hits

Gastroenteritis

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Val Astle

Gastroenteritis

One of the most common paediatric presentations.

But do you feel confident assessing levels of dehydration?

Do you know the various rehydration options for children?

All this and some pearls, are in this quick hits presentation.

Posted in Paediatric Quick Hits

Urticaria

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Val Astle

Urticaria

This quick hits shows lots of examples of different forms of urticaria, what can cause it and how to manage it.

Posted in Paediatric Quick Hits

Febrile Convulsions

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Val Astle

Febrile convulsions

This quick hits covers febrile seizures, what to do about them and what their prognosis is.

Posted in Paediatric Quick Hits | Tagged Convulsion, Febrile, seizure
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