Based at the University Hospitals of Leicester, we serve the educational needs of healthcare practitioners in Acute & Emergency Medicine across the East Midlands, UK
Based at the University Hospitals of Leicester, we serve the educational needs of healthcare practitioners in Acute & Emergency Medicine across the East Midlands, UK
Understand the common treatments for eczema and reasons for treatment failure. Be able to manage children with acute bites and infestations, including recognition of signs and symptoms of life- and limb- threatening complications.
Back by popular demand we continue our card game series with a focus on paediatric dermatology!
In the first six months of 2019 there have been 27,040 reported cases of Rubella worldwide, which is almost a 50% increase over the entirety of 2018.
Mumps is a contagious viral infection most recognisable by the painful swellings at the side of the face under the ears, giving a person a distinctive "hamster face" appearance.
Measles has a 90% transmission rate if unvaccinated and the airborne survivability of the virus is 2 HOURS!
Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a rare type IV hypersensitivity reaction with sheet-like skin loss and mucosal ulceration.
Erythema Multiforme is a Type 4 hypersensitivity reaction and is known for causing characteristic target-shaped lesions.
There are on average 1000-2000 cases of scarlet fever every winter in the UK, with children aged 4-8 years among the most affected.
Infective Endocarditis is an infectious disease of the heart and surrounding vessels commonly seen in patients with a history of cardiac disease.
This rare condition requires a high index of suspicion. Clinical features are progressive, but mortality can double after only 24 hours of presentation!
Learning outcomes of 4 mini-scenarios: anaphylaxis, team-working, crowd control, and suspecting sepsis in children.
HSP is a multi-system vasculitic disorder which can affect skin and joints. Children will require a urine dipstick, BP and assessment of fluids.
Excema is one of those things that can cause far more misery than medical complications – and is therefore often undertreated.
9-month-old unwell & febrile at 39deg , HR 190, peripherally shut down & lethargic.
Neonatal Dermatology (parts 1-2):
Viral Skin Infections, in particular:
Common Problems in Children #5 – Skin Conditions
Measles: Diagnosis and Management (module)
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