Right iliac fossa pain – but why?
Dr Charlotte Smith, Dr Emily Cadman Abdominal pain is such a common problem in paediatric A&E and there are so many possible diagnoses, ranging from… Read More »Right iliac fossa pain – but why?
Adolescent Health
It’s handover time: Supporting young people with complex needs transition to adult services
Dr Noor Alhashimi, Dr Yasmin De Alwis Becoming a teenager is a big milestone in a young person’s life, as they take a step closer… Read More »It’s handover time: Supporting young people with complex needs transition to adult services
Breaking the cycle of adverse childhood experiences… Seven top tips: SET-AIMS
Dr Cecilia Okorochukwu, Dr Rexford Obeng One of the hardest parts of Paediatrics is caring for children who have experienced traumatic or stressful events, which… Read More »Breaking the cycle of adverse childhood experiences… Seven top tips: SET-AIMS
Vaping – No smoke without fire
Dr Jonathan Ong, Paediatric ST4 (consultant input from Dr Seb Gray) What are e-cigarettes and how do they work? E-cigarettes, or vapes, are battery powered… Read More »Vaping – No smoke without fire
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease – Assessing Adolescents in A&E
Dr Vicky Worsnop, Dr Rhys Beynon Picture the scene – you are 8 hours into a twilight shift covering the emergency department. The next patient… Read More »Pelvic Inflammatory Disease – Assessing Adolescents in A&E