PAP15: Pain in Children

Know the range of options to relieve pain – non-pharmacological and pharmacological – agents, routes of administration, dosage. Be able to prescribe and safely deliver nasal diamorphine, intravenous opiates, local anaesthetic blocks, oral analgesics and entonox.

 
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Lightning Learning: Pain Management in Adults ED
Lightning Learning: Pain Management in Adults ED

Pain is the most common presenting complaint to ED that's poorly recognised and under-treated, delaying treatment. Find out what to do when pain is mild, moderate or severe.

Lightning Learning: Hard Pill to Swallow?
Lightning Learning: Hard Pill to Swallow?

Many parents know that swallowing pills can be a real nightmare for some children. Hence, this is a skill that must be taught calmly and playfully to kids.

Lightning Learning: Crying Babies in ED
Lightning Learning: Crying Babies in ED

Excessive crying is defined as >3 hours/day for >3 days/week. Whilst most scenarios are benign and require no tests, parent fears must be heard.

#SimBlog: Scalded Child
#SimBlog: Scalded Child

A 12-month-old is brought to the ED by paramedics after mum lost her balance and poured a kettle full of boiling water over the child’s face and chest.

 

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