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  • BEHAVIOURAL PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    ADHD 

    Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurodevelopmental…

  • BEHAVIOURAL PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Adolescent Patient

    Engaging with and Assessing the Adolescent Patient Key Points Background…

  • EMERGENCY PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Airway Obstruction

    Airway obstruction can be incomplete or complete Upper airway obstruction…

  • DERMATOLOGY,  PAEDIATRICS

    Alopecia (kids)

      Tinea capitis presenting with a solitary circular area of…

  • PAEDIATRICS,  RESPIRATORY,  RESPIRATORY PEADS

    Asthma – adolescents (12 years and over)

    Key Points – from RCH and Asthma guidelines 2.0 Background…

  • PAEDIATRICS,  RESPIRATORY,  RESPIRATORY PEADS

    Asthma – child aged 1–5 years

    gathered from https://www.asthmahandbook.org.au/ -v2.0 Asthma in children is defined clinically…

  • PAEDIATRICS,  RESPIRATORY,  RESPIRATORY PEADS

    Asthma – likelyhood

    gathered from https://www.asthmahandbook.org.au/ -v2.0 Checking Whether Current Symptoms Are Due…

  • PAEDIATRICS,  RESPIRATORY,  RESPIRATORY PEADS

    Asthma – Primary School-Aged Children (6-11 Years)

    Managing Asthma in Children Overview Children aged 0–12 months: Children…

  • EAR,  ENT,  PAEDIATRICS

    Audiological Assessment and Management

    Listening behaviours and warning signs to ask parents about When…

  • BEHAVIOURAL PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Autism spectrum disorders 

    is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition features of which become evident…

  • BEHAVIOURAL PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Behavioral Regression in Children

    Key Symptoms to Ask About: Cause Key Features Symptoms to…

  • PAEDIATRICS,  RESPIRATORY

    Bronchiolitis

    Overview VIRAL INFLAMMATION OF THE BRONCHIOLES produces small airway obstruction…

  • NEONATES PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    BRUE (Brief Resolved Unexplained Event)

    from https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/pediatrics/miscellaneous-disorders-in-infants-and-children/brue 🔹 Definition A BRUE is defined as a…

  • PAEDIATRICS

    Bruising (kids)

    Concerning bruising for NAI Investigations

  • BEHAVIOURAL PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS,  PSYCHIATRY

    Bullying in Children and Adolescents (Peer and Sibling)

    from – https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/abuse-and-violence/children-and-young-people/sibling-and-peer-bullying General Overview Clinical Practice Recommendations Definitions and…

  • PAEDIATRICS,  RESPIRATORY PEADS

    CAUSES of Stridor

    History Examination Age Frequency Tests Management Croup Associated URTIBarking cough…

  • BEHAVIOURAL PAEDS,  MENTAL HEALTH PAEDS,  PSYCHIATRY

    Challenging Behaviours

    gathered from – Ten things I wish you knew about…

  • PAEDIATRICS

    Child Abuse

    Mandatory Reporting – required to report concerns about a child…

  • NEONATES PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Common Neonatal Presentations

    (Adapted from Quach A. Common neonatal presentations to the primary…

  • NEUROLOGY,  PAEDIATRICS

    Concussion

    A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) A…

  • PAEDIATRICS

    consenting kids

    General Consent Principles for Children in Australia Gillick Competence and…

  • GASTRO PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Constipation (kids) 

      Clinical diagnosis   Organic causes to consider   Key…

  • PAEDIATRICS,  RESPIRATORY

    Coughing, Wheezy and Stridulous Children

    LRTI vs URTI – Key Learning Points Pneumonia in Children…

  • PAEDIATRICS,  RESPIRATORY PEADS

    Croup 

    Key Points Pathophysiology Pathology Assessment History Examination Investigations Minimal Wheezing…

  • BEHAVIOURAL PAEDS,  MOOD DISORDERS,  PAEDIATRICS,  PSYCHIATRY

    Depression (kids)

    Presentation MDD symptoms How symptoms may present in a child…

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  PAEDIATRICS,  PEADS ORTHO

    Developmental dysplasia of hip

    DDH encompasses a spectrum of conditions where the femoral head…

  • PAEDIATRICS

    Developmental milestones

    https://www.childrens.health.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/PDF/red-flags-a3.pdf HEIGHT

  • BEHAVIOURAL PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders

    These disorders involve problems with emotional regulation and behavioural self-control,…

  • BEHAVIOURAL PAEDS,  MENTAL HEALTH PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Enuresis (bed wetting)

    Involuntary urination during sleep ≥2 times/week for ≥3 months in…

  • PAEDIATRICS,  RESPIRATORY PEADS

    Epiglottitis

    Causes Group A beta hemolytic Streptococcus (Streptococcus Pyogenes) Streptococcus Pneumoniae…

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Erythema Infectiosum (Fifth Disease) 

    Fetal effects of Parvovirus B19 Antenatal diagnosis and management IgM…

  • BEHAVIOURAL PAEDS,  GASTRO PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Faecal incontinence/Encopresis 

    Diseases which mimic faecal incontinence 80% is retentive (secondary to…

  • PAEDIATRICS

    Febrile convulsions (kids)

    Definitions Causes: New Onset Secondary Seizure – Causes by age…

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Fever (in a child)

  • GASTRO PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) – kids

    distinguishing posseting, physiological GOR, and GORD Parameter Posseting (normal regurgitation)…

  • GASTRO PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Gastroenteritis  (kids)

  • PAEDIATRICS

    Growth Disorders in Adolescents

    Normal Growth Phases Measuring Height Effect of Normal Puberty on…

  • PAEDIATRICS

    Growth in Childhood Development

    Normal Growth Patterns Identifying Growth Disorders Assessing Growth Predicting Adult…

  • ENT,  MOUTH,  PAEDIATRICS

    Hand, foot, and mouth disease  

    Age Group Affected: Transmission: Causative Agents: Modes of Transmission: Signs…

  • EMERGENCY,  NEUROLOGY,  PAEDIATRICS

    Head injury (kids)

    Primary survey and resuscitation: A Alert V Responds to voice P Responds to…

  • IMMUNOLOGY,  PAEDIATRICS,  VASCULAR

    Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP)

    Examination Assess for Features Vitals Hypertension    Skin Palpable purpura,…

  • NEONATES PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Hypospadias

    Definition Hypospadias is a congenital condition affecting the penis where…

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Impetigo

    Aetiology of Impetigo Approach to Managing Impetigo Preventative measures Outcome…

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Infectious Mononucleosis (EBV)

    Transmission Clinical Features Classic Triad: Other Common Symptoms: Characteristic Signs:…

  • PAEDIATRICS,  RESPIRATORY PEADS

    inhaled Foreign body

  • IMMUNOLOGY,  PAEDIATRICS

    Introducing Solid Foods to Babies for Allergy Prevention

    IgE-mediated allergic reactions do not typically occur on the first…

  • PAEDIATRICS

    Iron deficiency – kids

    Background Risk factors include   Symptoms of low ferritin:  Investigations Management…

  • GASTROENTEROLOGY,  LIVER DISEASE,  NEONATES PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Jaundice – (neonatal)

    Underlying Pathophysiology Jaundice occurs when unconjugated bilirubin (insoluble) accumulates in…

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  PAEDIATRICS,  PEADS ORTHO

    Joint pains/ swellings – kids

    DDx  Mnemonic Typical age window* Hall-mark clinical features / red…

  • PAEDIATRICS

    Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)

    Disease course varies greatly; some patients experience mild, self-limiting disease,…

  • IMMUNOLOGY,  PAEDIATRICS,  VASCULAR

    Kawasaki Disease

    Background Assessment Epidemiology Etiology and Pathogenesis Clinical Presentation Diagnostic Criteria…

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  PAEDIATRICS,  PEADS ORTHO

    limp (kids)

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Measles

    Investigations Complications TREATMENT PREVENTION

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Meningitis

    Epidemiology Overview Asymptomatic Carriage Invasive Meningococcal Disease (IMD) Age Distribution…

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Mumps

    Infectious agent: Mumps virus

  • CARDIOLOGY,  PAEDIATRICS

    murmurs (kids)

  • NECK PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Neck masses

    Paediatric cervical masses according to anatomical location Location Aetiology Congenital…

  • ENT,  NECK,  NECK PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Neck MASSES in KIDS 

    divided into the broad categories of congenital, inflammatory/infective and neoplastic…

  • NEONATES PAEDS

    Neonatal assessment

    Neonate = first 28 days of life post-term   Discuss…

  • DERMATOLOGY,  NEONATES PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Neonatal Rashes

    Erythema toxicum   Milia neonatal pustular melanosis Acropustulosis of infancy

  • BEHAVIOURAL PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Neurodevelopmental Disorders

    These conditions manifest early in development and involve cognitive, motor,…

  • NEONATES PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Newborn examination

    General Assess Growth Head to Toe Exam Scalp lesions/swelling/bruising/ lacerations…

  • PAEDIATRICS,  RESPIRATORY PEADS

    Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA – KIDS)

    upper airway dysfunction causing complete or partial airway obstruction during…

  • EMERGENCY PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Paediatric Resusatation:

    START A – Airway Airway – Background info B –…

  • EMERGENCY PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Paediatric Sepsis and Shock

    Red Flags in the Recognition of Pediatric Sepsis Systemic inflammatory…

  • ONCOLOGY PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Pediatric Oncology

    Lymphadenopathy  Leukemia  Lymphoma  Wilms’ Tumour (Nephroblastoma) 

  • ENT,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES PAEDS,  RESPIRATORY

    Peritonsillar abscess (quinsy) 

    Epidemiology Pathophysiology Symptoms Physical Exam Findings Clinical features associated with…

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  PAEDIATRICS,  PEADS ORTHO

    Perthes disease

    How to Treat article “ A GP guide to paediatric…

  • PAEDIATRICS,  RESPIRATORY,  RESPIRATORY PEADS

    Pertussis / Whooping Cough 

    Assessment Catarrhal Phase (1-2 weeks, sometimes as short as a…

  • DERM PAEDS,  DERMATOLOGY

    Petechiae and Purpura

    https://www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/fever_and_petechiae_purpura/ Key Points Background Information Definitions Clinical Assessment History Taking…

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Pharyngitis / Sore Throat

    causes Condition Details conditions associated with airway obstruction or deep…

  • NEONATES PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Plagiocephaly 

    Etymology: Plagiocephaly is derived from Greek, literally meaning “oblique head.”It…

  • PAEDIATRICS,  RESPIRATORY PEADS

    Pneumonia (kids)

    Epidemiology Aetiology 1. Viral Pneumonia 2. Bacterial Pneumonia Clinical Diagnosis…

  • ELBOW,  MUSCULOSKELETAL,  PAEDIATRICS,  PEADS ORTHO

    Pulled elbow 

    NB: do not normally need XR if there is reliable…

  • DERM PAEDS,  DERMATOLOGY,  PAEDIATRICS

    Rashes (kids)

    LESION DESCRIPTION PATHOGENS ORINFECTION a)Maculopapular rash macules – red/pink discrete…

  • DERM PAEDS,  DERMATOLOGY,  PAEDIATRICS

    Rashes in Children – patient handouts

    General Information Rashes are common in children and babies, with…

  • PAEDIATRICS

    Reye’s syndrome 

    aetiology Symptoms Treatment 

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Roseola (Sixth Disease) 

    Roseola, caused primarily by Human Herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6), commonly affects…

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Rubella (German measles)

    Rubella is typically a mild viral illness characterized by fever,…

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Scarlet fever

    Treatment

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  PAEDIATRICS,  PEADS ORTHO

    Sever’s Disease (Calcaneal Apophysitis)

    🔹 Definition 🔹 Epidemiology 🔹 Pathophysiology 🔹 Clinical Features Symptoms:…

  • NEONATES PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Signs and symptoms of Neonates

    Unwell – Vital signs Heart rate (bradycardia <110 beats/minute and…

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  PAEDIATRICS,  PEADS ORTHO

    Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE aka SUFE)

    – = physeal disruption & slippage of femoral neck in…

  • PAEDIATRICS

    Slow weight gain

    Typical Growth Expectations: Average growthAlthough the use of a growth…

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  PAEDIATRICS

    Stopping the spread of childhood infections

    Head Lice Scabies Dust Mites Impetigo Gastroenteritis Glandular Fever (Infectious…

  • EYE,  PAEDIATRICS

    Strabismus (‘squint’)

    Common causes of strabismus Primary causes of strabismusRisk factors: – family…

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Strep Infections (GAS)

    Infections Caused by Group A Beta Hemolytic Streptococcus Complications: Suppurative…

  • PAEDIATRICS,  RESP DDx,  RESPIRATORY

    Stridor Differentials

     Stridor:   History Examination Age Frequency Tests Management Croup Associated…

  • PAEDIATRICS

    Syndromes

    Down syndrome  Fragile X syndrome  Prader-Willi syndrome  Turner’s syndrome  Klinefelter…

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  PAEDIATRICS,  PEADS ORTHO

    Tibial Shaft (Diaphyseal) Fractures

    Fracture Type Reduction Immobilisation Follow-up Toddler fracture Not required Optional…

  • BEHAVIOURAL PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Tic Disorder

    Sudden, non-rhythmic & repetitive movements and/or vocalisations >1 year  Persistent…

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  PAEDIATRICS,  PEADS ORTHO

    Toddler fracture

    A toddler fracture is a minimally displaced or undisplaced spiral…

  • BEHAVIOURAL PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Tourette’s

    Management

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL,  PAEDIATRICS,  PEADS ORTHO

    Transient synovitis

    Epidemiology Aetiology & Risk Factors Pathophysiology Clinical Presentation History Symptoms…

  • NEONATES PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Unsettled / Excessively Crying Infant

    1. Normal Crying Physiology Age Typical Cry-time / 24 h…

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES PAEDS,  RENAL

    Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) kids

    from RCH and eTG Epidemiology History Examination Assessment of severity…

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Varicella/Chickenpox

    1. Etiology & Virology 2. Epidemiology 3. Transmission & Infectious…

  • PAEDIATRICS

    Vulval and Vaginal Conditions (kids)

    from RCH website Normal anatomy and development Vulval and vaginal…

  • PAEDIATRICS,  RESPIRATORY,  RESPIRATORY PEADS

    Walking’ Pneumonia (Mycoplasma pneumoniae) for GPs

    https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/what-do-gps-need-to-know-about-walking-pneumonia 12 Jul 2024 Overview: Transmission: Symptoms: Complications: Diagnosis: Treatment:…

  • EMERGENCY PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    WETFLAG

        Weight Use Broselow Tape Ask Parents the weight…

  • GASTRO PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Worms – pinworm, hookworm, roundworm, whipworm

    Pin Worm Thread worm/pinworm/Entrobius vermicularis   Care at home: You…