PAP19: Sore Throat

Be aware of life-threatening airway obstruction in epiglottitis, and how to avoid it. Be able to identify quinsy. Be able to manage or refer for FBs in the throat. Recognise the potentially life-threatening nature of post-tonsillectomy bleeding.

 
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Cards Against Paediatric Dermatology
Cards Against Paediatric Dermatology

Back by popular demand we continue our card game series with a focus on paediatric dermatology!

Lightning Learning: Scarlet Fever
Lightning Learning: Scarlet Fever

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.

Lightning Learning: Peritonsillar Abscess
Lightning Learning: Peritonsillar Abscess

Peritonsillar abscess (aka Quinsy) is a collection of pus in the peritonsillar space as a result of tonsillitis causing irritation.

Lightning Learning: Tonsillitis
Lightning Learning: Tonsillitis

Tonsillitis is inflammation of the palatine tonsils (including the pharynx and adenoids) as a result of either a bacterial or viral infection.

 

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