{"product_id":"the-hands-on-guide-to-practical-paediatrics-isbn-9781118463529","title":"The Hands-on Guide to Practical Paediatrics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the Paediatrics category at the BMA Book Awards 2015\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAbout to start a paediatrics rotation?\u003cbr\u003eWorking with children for the first time?\u003cbr\u003eThinking about a career in paediatrics?\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Hands-on Guide to Practical Paediatrics\u003c\/i\u003e is the ultimate practical guide for medical students encountering paediatrics for the first time, junior doctors thinking about working with children, and new paediatric trainees. It’s full of vital information on practical procedures, prescribing for young patients, and communicating with children and young people, as well as guidance on the paediatric training programme and paediatrics as a career.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull of clinical tips, and covering key information on developmental stages, common paediatric emergencies and ethical dilemmas, and child protection, \u003ci\u003eThe Hands-on Guide to Practical Paediatrics\u003c\/i\u003e is also supported by online resources including practice prescribing scenarios and video content at www.wileyhandsonguides.com\/paediatrics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake the stress out of paediatrics with \u003ci\u003eThe Hands-on Guide\u003c\/i\u003e!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Companion Website xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Getting started 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho’s who? 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreastfeeding advisor 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChild protection nurse 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical support worker 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDietitian 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth visitor 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealthcare assistant 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMidwife 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNursery assistant 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNursery nurse 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOccupational therapist 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrthoptist 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePharmacist 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePharmacy technician 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysician assistant 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysiotherapist 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlay specialist 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePsychologist 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSchool teacher 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecialist nurse 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial worker 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeech and language therapist 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaff nurse 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWard clerk 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWard sister 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat happens where? 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlayroom 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeenage room 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreatment room 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSchool room 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParents’ room 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSensory room 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDay care unit 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMilk room 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePostnatal ward 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaediatric emergency department 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe prepared 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJargon buster 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Child development 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat can a child of this age normally do? 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSix weeks 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSix to eight months 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwelve months 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEighteen months 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo years 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThree years 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSchool 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevelopmental delay and children with disabilities 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupport for children with disabilities and their families 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrowth 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObesity 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImmunisations 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe UK vaccination schedule 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Communication with children and their parents 37\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to communicate with a baby or toddler 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to communicate with an infant school child (4–6 years) 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to communicate with a school-age child (7–12 years) 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to communicate with a teenager 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to communicate with a child using alternative communication 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to communicate with anxious parents 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to communicate with an expert parent or patient 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking bad news 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultural sensitivity 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIlliteracy 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsent 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParental responsibility 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAt what age can children consent for themselves? 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Child protection and safeguarding 60\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDifferent forms of abuse 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysical abuse 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFabricated or induced illness (FII) 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmotional abuse 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeglect 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSexual abuse 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaternal substance abuse in pregnancy 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFemale genital mutilation 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForced marriage and honour violence 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhich children are most vulnerable to abuse? 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to do if you suspect child abuse 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat should I say to the parents? 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to do if you suspect sexual abuse 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChild protection medicals 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with social care, education and the police 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial care 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolice 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI’ve made a referral to social services; what happens next? 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat if you are worried about the immediate safety of the child? 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is a section 17 investigation? 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho is a child in need? 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho is a looked-after child? 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat happens after it is decided that a child is in need? 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is a strategy discussion? 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is a section 47 enquiry? 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is a child protection conference? 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is a child protection plan? 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is a child protection review conference? 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is the child protection register? 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat stops us from considering the possibility of abuse? 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Common paediatric emergencies 88\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Life Support 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDanger 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponse 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShout for help 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAirway 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreathing 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCirculation 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoking child 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistory 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSymptoms 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSigns 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImmediate management 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvanced Life Support 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAirway management 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreathing management 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCirculation management 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmergency drugs 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eABCDE approach 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA – Airway 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eB – Breathing 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ec – Circulation 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ed – Disability 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eE – Exposure 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReassess 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake a brief history 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnaphylaxis 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistory 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSymptoms 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSigns 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImmediate management 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther management 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLong-term management 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcute asthma 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistory 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSymptoms 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSigns 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImmediate management 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther management 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLong-term management 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrowning 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistory 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSigns 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImmediate management 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther management 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSepsis 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistory 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSymptoms and signs 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImmediate management 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther management 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeningococcal septicaemia 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistory 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSymptoms 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSigns 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInitial management 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBurns and scalds 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistory 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSymptoms 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSigns 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImmediate management 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther management 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOngoing management 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeizures 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistory 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImmediate management 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther management 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePoisoning 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistory 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSymptoms and signs 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImmediate management 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther management 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiabetic ketoacidosis 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistory 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSymptoms 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSigns 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImmediate management 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther management 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrauma 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCatastrophic external haemorrhage 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAirway and cervical spine control 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreathing 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCirculation with haemorrhage control 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisability and assessment of head injury 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCritical care transfer services 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNorth West England 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNorth East England 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWest Midlands 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEast Midlands 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSouth East England and London 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSouth Central and South West England 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNorth Wales 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEast Scotland 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWest Scotland 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNorthern Ireland 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Practical procedures 144\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting up 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCannulation 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking blood (including heel prick sampling) 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeel prick sampling 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVenepuncture in babies 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCapillary blood gas 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to measure a spun bilirubin (SBR) 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to measure packed cell volume 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntraosseous access 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNasogastric tube 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLumbar puncture 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUrinary catheter insertion 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuprapubic urine sample 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMantoux test 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInjecting tuberculin 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘Reading’ the Mantoux test results 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeak flow 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHand-held spirometry 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting up a nebuliser 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInhaler technique and using a spacer 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntramuscular injections (for immunisations) 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to use an Epipen\/Anapen 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging a nappy 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Prescribing in children 179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral principles 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting children to actually take what you prescribe 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFluids 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintenance fluids 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReplacement therapy 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalgesia 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 1 – mild pain 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 2 – moderate pain 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 3 – severe pain 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlled drugs 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlood products 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen to give CMV-negative products 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen to give gamma-irradiated products 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePacked red cells 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlatelets 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFresh frozen plasma (FFP) 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrug level monitoring 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Teenagers 192\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a history from a teenager 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMental health problems 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeliberate self-harm and suicide 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEating disorders 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubstance abuse 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSexual health 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Neonates 200\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeonatal life support at birth 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStimulate and airway manoeuvre 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReassess 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGive five inflation breaths 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReassess 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsider oxygen saturation monitoring 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther inflation breaths or regular breaths 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculating Apgar scores 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNewborn baby checks 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNewborn examination 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrematurity 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResuscitation at birth for premature babies 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtreme prematurity and resuscitation decisions 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe law in the United Kingdom 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBest interests 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParental responsibility 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEuthanasia is illegal 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntending relief of distress is normally legal 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWithdrawing or withholding treatment is the same in the eyes of the law 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome useful ethical frameworks and guidance 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntravenous fluids in infants 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeonatal nurses 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Looking after yourself 218\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with upsetting situations 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShort-term coping mechanisms 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLong-term coping mechanisms 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBullying and harassment 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractising paediatrics when you have your own children 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmotional impact 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNot enough hours in the day 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeling isolated 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNobody’s perfect: dealing with mistakes 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding making mistakes 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePitfall 1: Communication 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePitfall 2: Being distracted at a critical moment 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePitfall 3: Failure to follow protocol 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePitfall 4: Acting beyond your competence 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganisation 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNight shifts 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Developing your career 234\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecialist training structure for paediatrics 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpportunities for research 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcademic training programme 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOut-of-programme research (OOPR) 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompleting research projects alongside regular training 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollege exams 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten papers 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical exam 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to boost your CV 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCV building for medical students 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCV building for Foundation trainees 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCV building for specialist trainees 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical governance – more than just audit 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eService improvement projects 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePatient safety 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLess than full-time training 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeaching and training 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWork-based assessments and e-portfolios 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 257\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRebecca Hewitson\u003c\/b\u003e is Paediatrics Specialist Trainee, London Deanery, The Whittington Hospital and Royal Free Hospital, London\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eCaroline Fertleman\u003c\/b\u003e is Consultant Paediatrician, The Whittington Hospital\u003cbr\u003e 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