There’s a lot to know about PEM. Can you answer our questions on some of the more common PEM?…
Mellow Yellow: Neonatal Jaundice
What will you do when your weekend shift in the Paediatric ED turns into seeing a stream of yellow babies?…
My baby won’t stop vomiting!
A 5-week-old presents to the Emergency Department with a worsening, projectile, non-bilious vomiting.…
Collapsed Neonate
A neonate that suddenly collapses leaves us all with dread.…
When Weight Loss isn’t a good thing: Neonates in the ED – Growth & Feeding – PEM Induction
One of the most common reasons for newborns to be sent in to the ED for assessment is weight loss…
Looking like Maggie Simpson – PEM Induction
It’s a common card to pick up in some paeds EDs – the yellow newborn. But whilst this can be an ‘easy’ one, such tiny babies can strike fear into the hearts of some!…
The Shocked Neonate
A 22-year-old lady delivers a 36-week-old baby unexpectedly at home. The baby was initially pink with an Apgar of 9, and a birth weight of 7lbs…
Getting to the Heart of the Matter
A neonate is brought to your Emergency Department in a shocked state…
Neonatal PR Bleeding
What are potential causes for blood in a neonate’s nappy?…
Red Herrings in the Shocked Neonate
Unwell neonate with an umbilical hernia…
Neonate with blood in the nappy: look beyond the cracked nipples!
Rob, a 15-day old neonate has been brought to ED by his mum, Lucy, after she noticed some streaks of blood in his nappy. He was born at 39 weeks by spontaneous vaginal delivery after an uncomplicated …
Urinary Tract Infections in Children
This session looks at the techniques available to collect urine samples from children in an emergency department. It discusses the evidence basis and the relative merits of each technique…
Urinary Tract Infections in Children
This session looks at the techniques available to collect urine samples from children in an emergency department. It discusses the evidence basis and the relative merits of each technique…
Neonatal Nuggets Part 2: tummy troubles
This session will explore common neonatal presentations that could be safely discharged from the ED without necessarily involving the on-call paediatric team. Although, as a caveat, we would always re…
Neonatal Nuggets Part 2: tummy troubles
This session will cover common tummy troubles with particular reference to evidence-based management of colic and gastro-oesophageal reflux.…
Neonatal Nuggets Part 1: skin rashes, jaundice, lumps and bumps
Neonates can present with normal physiology to the paediatric emergency department. Studies have suggested that 1.9% of all patients present within the first month of life…
Neonatal Nuggets Part 1: skin rashes, jaundice, lumps and bumps
Sick neonates with vesiculopustular rashes should be tested for HSV, candidal and Staphylococcal infections (EL3)…
Tiny Tot’s Ticker Flicker
A 5-week term baby is brought in by his parents with a 24-hour history of poor feeding. No fever or infective features.…
Congenital Heart Disease
This session details the three main presentations of Congenital Heart Disease to the emergency department; shock, cyanosis and congestive heart failure.…
Congenital Heart Disease
This session details the three main presentations of Congenital Heart Disease to the emergency department; shock, cyanosis and congestive heart failure…