Paediatrics and Child Health Journal

Paediatrics and Child Health is a continually updated Elsevier journal for postgraduate doctors, AHPs, medical students and consultants

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Check with you local library to see if you have access to @PaedCH or see if they use @ClinicalKey !A great journal for Paeds Trainees.

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Preparing for major pediatric incidents is crucial.
In-situ simulation helps teams practice technical and non-technical skills, optimising organizational systems and responses. Learn how to implement it in your hospital:
https://t.co/u7BiUO24sr
#Paediatrics #MajorIncident #Sim

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Fluid and Electrolyte Balance in Children:
Intravenous fluids are common but risky in children. Proper fluid prescription, monitoring, and managing complications like electrolyte imbalance are essential for safe care.
https://t.co/Nsg6FVeBO8
#Paediatrics #CriticalCare #IVFluids

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Urinary Tract Infections in children can lead to recurrent infections and kidney damage if not properly managed. Early diagnosis, treatment, and prevention are key to avoiding complications. Read about UTI management:
https://t.co/QamH1E3hD4
#UTI #Pediatrics #KidneyHealth

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Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Pediatric Critical Care
(POCUS) is transforming pediatric critical care, offering real-time insights in various clinical settings. Discover how it's being used daily in wards and beyond: https://t.co/eMQR27EZNJ #POCUS #Pediatrics #CriticalCare

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Haematuria and proteinuria are often benign but sometimes signal serious kidney disease. Learn how to differentiate temporary findings from conditions needing intervention: [https://t.co/1fy1eCEZoy]
#KidneyHealth #Paediatrics #Nephrology

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Ammonia, lactate, and blood gas levels are key indicators for assessing acutely ill children. Proper interpretation helps identify metabolic disorders and guides treatment. Get the full guide here: https://t.co/5UliHBQr3m
#Paediatrics #Metabolism #CriticalCare

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Paediatric IBD, including Crohn’s and colitis, is increasing in prevalence, with children experiencing more severe symptoms. Modern treatments like biologics are making a difference. Learn about the latest research:
https://t.co/QKZXHNbg5k
#IBD #CrohnsDisease #Paediatrics

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Short Bowel Syndrome can lead to intestinal failure, with many children relying on parenteral nutrition. Advances in care help kids transition to full enteral feeds. Learn more about these complications and treatments:
https://t.co/GmVxmUUHP0

#Paediatrics #Nutrition #GIHealth

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Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome causes recurrent, intense vomiting in children, often linked to migraines. Learn how symptom and individualised management plans and lifestyle changes can help:
https://t.co/Ql0YUWCx1N

#CVS #Migraines #Paediatrics

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Cystic fibrosis impacts the GI system, causing malabsorption and reflux. New CFTR modulators are changing treatment outcomes. Explore GI complications and care strategies in this article:
https://t.co/o7lxiwdvfg

#CysticFibrosis #Paediatrics

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Hirschsprung's Disease affects 1 in 5000 births, caused by missing nerve cells in the bowel. Diagnosis relies on rectal biopsy, and treatment involves surgery. Learn more here: https://t.co/icnieSC9RN #Paediatrics #Neonatology #Surgery

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Fluid and electrolyte balance in children

https://t.co/InOmBPfBrC

Osmolality Osmolarity, Tonicity…if like you’re confused by these terms check our article breaking down an approach to fluid management for those oncall fluid prescriptions.
#FOAMed #Paeds #PedsEducation

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Test yourself!
An 11-year-old pt presents to ED w/ fever, facial erythema & swelling after a rabbit bite on her left wrist 7 days ago. Swelling now extends across her face, torso and all limbs despite IV ABx. What investigations would you request?

https://t.co/4uYfv1y7hd

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For many trainees the outpatient clinic is often overlooked leaving us unprepared for clinics as a consultant. In this guide @RWHT_CDPaed Dr Edward’s talks through and approach to triaging for outpatients

A practical approach to outpatient triage https://t.co/LJSCCX8gBB

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In this article we discuss the impact of health inequity on children and the steps we can take to address this inc. the Children and Young People's Health Equity Framework a practical tool to measure outcomes.

https://t.co/hIiLtvHQeB
#HealthInequity #ChildPoverty #Paediatrics

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Check out our Neotips article for an image step by step guide for neonatal
Procedures!

https://t.co/rPxO5GTbt4

[Qasim Malik @QasimMalikMed]

If you’re starting a neonatal placement in March and worried about procedures- dw we’ve got you!

I was in the same boat and that’s why me @occamrazr @puneetnath wrote this article full of tips and images to crack those neonatal procedures!

NeoTips: https://t.co/MR5KK5Zoq6

[Moriam (Neonatal Dietitian) @MoNeoRD]

The evolving role of dietitians in neonatal units and beyond 👩🏿‍💻
#neoTwitter #neonatalAHP #dietitian @LdnNeonatal @NatNeoRD @BDA_NDiG @PaedCH

https://t.co/pp5IbAwEbs

[Will Carroll @heretolearnkids]

Lets start by giving a plug to @BMALibrary. BMA members can access @PaedCH content via ClinicalKey. If you are interested in Paediatrics there are some great articles here. Please share / retweet this! Easy and free. @RCPCHtweets @TessaRDavis @Damian_Roland @wheezylikesund1

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'Latest data for measles cases in England for the first ten months of 2023 report 167 cases, 60% of which occurred in London...the majority were in children aged less than 10 years'
With increasing outbreaks of measles and calls for vaccination, here's our article...
#meales

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💉As we see a recent #measles outbreak here's an article by @HelenEBedford that discusses reasons behind declining immunisation uptake, future challenges, and proposed changes to the vaccination schedule.

https://t.co/jdZaf4D1Tq

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Early intervention is key to improving neurodevelopment outcomes of high-risk neonates.
In this article, our authors discuss strategies for introducing EI in neonates @RCPCHtweets @thecsp @theRCOT
https://t.co/ZcwQ3WDVjH