Introduction: The Importance Of Early Recognition Of Acute Illness In Children |
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KEY PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT |
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Standards for assessing and measuring physiological observations |
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Recording physiological observations |
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The limitations of Early Warning Scores (EWS) |
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The importance of parental observations |
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CHILDREN ARE DIFFERENT FROM ADULTS |
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Anatomical and physiological differences between children and adults |
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A structured approach to assessment |
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Are there any added sounds which may indicate airway difficulties? |
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Assessment Of Breathing (B) |
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Effects of breathing inadequacy on other organs |
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Respiratory severity assessment |
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Assessment Of Circulation (C) |
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Capillary refill time (CRT) and body temperature |
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Recognising the shocked child |
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Classification and causes of shock |
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The three stages of shock |
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Meningococcal septicaemia: signs and symptoms |
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Recognising the dehydrated child |
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Calculation of fluid requirements |
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Assessment Of Disability (D) |
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Rapid assessment of disability: AVPU |
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Causes of raised intracranial pressure |
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Signs of raised intracranial pressure |
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`Don't ever forget glucose': DEFG |
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Tips to promote accurate measurement and recording of neurological observations |
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Contraindications to performing a lumbar puncture |
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Assessment Of Exposure (E) |
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1 Physiological observations: normal ranges and estimation of weight formula |
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3 Basic life support - paediatric algorithm |
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4 Paediatric FBAO treatment algorithm |
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References |
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Useful Websites |
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