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Category Archives: Paediatric Quick Hits
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.
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.
Paediatric dental trauma
Learn about how to number children’s teeth correctly, what lateral luxation vs subluxation means, and how to manage dental injuries.
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.
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.
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.
Urticaria
This quick hits shows lots of examples of different forms of urticaria, what can cause it and how to manage it.
Febrile Convulsions
This quick hits covers febrile seizures, what to do about them and what their prognosis is.
Paediatric Quick Hits
Welcome to Paediatric Quick Hits, your go-to source for the latest and most important updates in paediatric emergency medicine. Dr. Val Astle, FACEM, PEM, shares essential information, topical insights, and new developments crucial for healthcare professionals working with children each week. Stay informed and enhance your practice with expert guidance and up-to-date knowledge from one of the leading voices in paediatric emergency care. Join us for quick, concise, and impactful updates that make a difference in your clinical practice.