In this section we have looked at the common causes for dehydration in children, what things we need to get from the history in order to help us decided on …
Before we go into the management of dehydration in a little more detail, it is important to remember that a mild to moderate degree of dehydration is common in children …
Okay, so the most likely diagnosis here is DKA (or diabetic ketoacidosis). This is often how a new diagnosis of Type 1 (insulin dependant) Diabetes presents, as the dehydration develops …
It is really important to have a good understanding of this subject because dehydration is a huge cause for concern for parents. With children who have had a bit of …
Learners have asked for a glossary of terms they are not familiar with. The team take this input seriously, and it’s a good idea: for this run of the course, …
We suggest you review the comments from paramedics, doctors, parents and others in this topic, and discuss what you have learned about rashes here with other learners.
This case presented some interesting problems when it came to the cause of the rash. Was it a viral illness causing an urticarial rash? This diagnosis is supported by the …
Let’s have a look at acute rashes that children might have For more detailed information on rashes click here. Urticaria (or hives) This is a rash that may be associated …
So you have now heard the history that Cam has managed to get from Rachael. Is there any other information that you can think of that would be useful to …
In this clip we see Cam beginning to take a history of Scarlett’s illness. He is struggling as mum (Rachael) is very anxious and distracted. What do you think is …
Seizures are a common but scary presentation for parents and medical professionals. In this activity we have looked at an example of a common presentation of a seizure and how …
There are different types of seizure. Below is a description of the commonest varieties: 1. Generalised seizures In these seizures, you have epileptic activity in both hemispheres (halves) of your …
En route Toby begins to have a seizure. Remember, not all seizures are classic tonic clonic seizures and may present a diagnostic challenge when they fall outside the standard pattern. …
The paramedics have done a complete assessment of Oscar and have control of his airway and breathing. They have established that he is ‘U’ on the AVPU score. As there …
The paramedics have done a complete assessment of Oscar and have control of his airway and breathing and established that he is ‘U’ on the AVPU score. As there are …