Modes of Ventilation
Juerg Martin Burren, reviewed by Professor Andreas Schibler Modes of ventilation can at first seem like a maze. However as long as you understand the… Read More »Modes of Ventilation
Acute / Emergencies / PICU
Hartmann’s in Hyperkalaemia: is that o(k)+?
Dr Constantinos Kanaris, PICU and retrieval consultant; @DrKanaris This blog is written with an aim to dispel the myth that 0.9% saline is superior to… Read More »Hartmann’s in Hyperkalaemia: is that o(k)+?
Not So Sweet – investigating hypoglycaemia in a toddler
Danielle Leemon (Paediatric ST7), Pamela Slevin (Paediatric SAS Doctor), Shilpa Shah (Paediatric Consultant). Peer review Dr Sam Thompson (Paediatric Consultant) Craigavon Hospital, Southern Health & Social… Read More »Not So Sweet – investigating hypoglycaemia in a toddler
Acute Psychotic Episode in an Adolescent
Jessica Wong, Matthew Fernando A 14-year-old boy presents with auditory and visual hallucinations to the emergency department. He sees and hears demons urging him to… Read More »Acute Psychotic Episode in an Adolescent
Protecting #1 – Neuroprotective strategies for Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
Manette Ness-Cochinwala, Buvana Dwarakanathan Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the top causes of morbidity and mortality in paediatrics. In the UK, head injury… Read More »Protecting #1 – Neuroprotective strategies for Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
How not to be burned by burns Part 2: Major burns
Dani Hall, Manohasandra MajuranRead More »How not to be burned by burns Part 2: Major burns
We need to talk about… Protected Handover
Dr Peter Mallett | Dr Shilpa Shah
Blue call to resus! Managing seizures in the Paediatric Emergency Department
Dr Amit Bali | Dr Frances Morrison | Dr Leena Mewasingh
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Don’t Panic! The PICU starter pack is here…
Essential reading for anyone who is about to start their first PICU rotation
Not all that shakes is Epilepsy
Dr Frances Morrison | Dr Amit Bali | Dr Leena MewasinghRead More »Not all that shakes is Epilepsy
Specialised Play
Sian Spencer-Little Read More »Specialised Play
Having a bad air day? Ventilation strategies for the critically ill asthmatic
Dr Seb Gray | Dr Katie Knight | Dr Kim SykesRead More »Having a bad air day? Ventilation strategies for the critically ill asthmatic
Neonatal Cardiology Quiz
Test your knowledge of cardiac collapse in the neonate (you might want to read the previous post first!)Read More »Neonatal Cardiology Quiz