PMP2: Apnoea, Stridor & Airway Obstruction

 

Know the infective, allergic and obstructive causes of airway obstruction in children including epiglottitis and post-tonsillectomy bleeding. Know the indications and contraindications for a surgical airway. Know the age appropriate algorithms for obstructed airway including choking. Know how to assess, establish and maintain a patent airway in a child.

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Lightning Learning: Croup
Lightning Learning: Croup

Croup is an upper airway disorder common amongst infants and children, indicated by a "seal/dog-like" barking cough.

Lightning Learning: Whooping Cough
Lightning Learning: Whooping Cough

There were almost 3,000 reported cases of Whooping Cough in England (UK) for 2018 with the highest incidence in infants under 3 months that are too young to be fully immunised.

#SimBlog: Disabled Child with Complex Comorbidities
#SimBlog: Disabled Child with Complex Comorbidities

18-year-old (???) male, tonic clonic seizure >20 minutes. Unresponsive. Known cerebral palsy and epilepsy.

Lightning Learning: Bronchiolitis in Children (2019)
Lightning Learning: Bronchiolitis in Children (2019)

Bronchiolitis is the most common cause of hospitalisation for children under 1 year – increasing every year!

Lightning Learning: Life-Threatening Asthma
Lightning Learning: Life-Threatening Asthma

Asthma is a life-changing disease and (in the UK) about 3 people a day die as a consequence.

Lightning Learning: Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Lightning Learning: Spontaneous Pneumothorax

Here's a quick guide for identifying the signs of primary and secondary spontaneous pneumothorax.

Lightning Learning: Winter In Paeds ED
Lightning Learning: Winter In Paeds ED

Did you know 1-in-3 children will develop Bronchiolitis within their 1st year of life? Get prepared for winter with our paediatric #LightningLearning.

#PEST2015: Neonate with Respiratory Distress
#PEST2015: Neonate with Respiratory Distress

3-week-old baby. Cough & cold symptoms for a few days, worsening breathing over last 48 hours.

 

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