The demarcation line in unwell paediatrics
Image above shows a cold child and a quote from the EPALS textbook.
The Decompensating Child: Blood Pressure Ranges to Watch
Why is it important to measure the blood pressure in an unwell child? What defines hypotension in a child? Have a quick refresher here.
Children are more likely to arrest due to a lack of oxygen or hypotension than a cardiac cause
Smith, G. 2015. Prevention of cardiac arrest and decisions about CPR, Available Online: https://www.resus.org.uk/resuscitation-guidelines/prevention-of-cardiac-arrest-and-decisions-about-cpr/#decisions (Accessed 02/05/2018)
Paediatric History Taking Tip
A reminder to emphasise the importance of history taking
UK Teenage Pregnancy Rates
A useful 'nice to know' fast fact. Something to bear in mind during reflection on, or even during the history taking of teenage patients?
Remember the Red Book
The Red Book is a useful document to take to hospital with a child and their parent(s) (Newell & Darling, 2014: 9).