Community-acquired pneumonia
6.5 Community-acquired pneumonia Mike Starr Essentials 1 Viruses are the most common cause of pneumonia in children, although up to 40% of cases represent mixed infection. 2 Streptococcus pneumoniae is…
Introduction to paediatric trauma
3.1 Introduction to paediatric trauma Danny Cass Essentials 1 Trauma is the prime cause of death and serious injury throughout childhood, accounting for 60% of deaths. 2 Prevention strategies have…
Inhaled foreign body
6.2 Inhaled foreign body Peter L.J. Barnett Essentials 1 The presentation to an emergency department of a child with airway obstruction due to an inhaled foreign body can be life-threatening…
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…
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…
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…
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…
