Kawasaki disease
5.8 Kawasaki disease Daryl Efron Essentials 1 Kawasaki disease is an uncommon ED presentation, but should be considered in any child with an unexplained prolonged fever, particularly in the presence…
General approach to poisoning
21.1 General approach to poisoning Naren Gunja Essentials 1 Poisoning in children is usually accidental, particularly in the under-6 age group. Deliberate self poisoning may become apparent as they mature…
Infective endocarditis
5.7 Infective endocarditis Sarah Dalton Essentials 1 Infective endocarditis is the microbial infection of cardiac endothelium. 2 Risk factors include congenital heart disease, central venous access, intravenous drug use and…
Abdominal pain
7.1 Abdominal pain Jason Hort Essentials 1 Only a small percentage of children presenting with abdominal pain have an underlying surgical cause. 2 The age of the child with abdominal…
Foreign bodies and caustic ingestion
14.5 Foreign bodies and caustic ingestion Stuart Lewena, Gervase Chaney Essentials Nasal foreign bodies 1 Foreign body removal from the nasal passage requires good preparation and lighting. 2 The appropriate…
Diabetic emergencies in children
10.2 Diabetic emergencies in children Kam Sinn Essentials 1 Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common chronic diseases in childhood. 2 The incidence of childhood diabetes has been increasing…
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…
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…
