Paediatric scenarios

• A lot of parental concerns are what is normal versus abnormal behaviour, growth and development.
• Typical acute presentations should be dealt and the ability to distinguish the sick/very sick versus non-sick sick is an important skill.
• DDx's vary according to the broad age ranges newborns, infants, tots, preschooler, primary school age, adolescents.
• You should able to provide sensible advice and education on preventative care and providing a safe and nuturing environment.

Neonatal

• My baby isn't feeding properly
• My baby isn't putting on weight
• Funny looking kids - what to do next?
• My baby is a bit yellow
• Is this normal for my child......

Infant/Toddler

• What should I feed my child?
• My child isn't growing
• My child seems a little slow
• My child isn't speaking properly
• My child had a fit
• My child isn't crawling/walking yet
• My child has been vomiting
• My child has a lazy eye
• Is my child deaf?

Pre-schoolers

• What do I do about my child's behaviour
• My child has got a funny rash

Adolescent

• I am worried about my child's behaviour.
• My child isn't eating properly

Various ages

• My child has a fever
• My child is making funny noises when they breathe
• My child is having trouble breathing
• My child has been getting tummy pains
• My child has been limping
• Your child has a murmurMy child has come up with bruises
• What is this strange lump on their neck, armpit, tummy, groin, skin?
• Your child's heart rates a little fast
• My child is having trouble breathing
• Abnormal dipstick
• My child has a sore ear
• My child has a sore throat
• My child has a red or weeping eye

 Trauma

• My child hit their head
• My child got a burn

Fluid/Electrolytes

• Resus + maintenance fluids + replacement fluids

Preventative

• SIDS
• Struggling parents / Community support
• Immunisations
• Child at risk and suspected/proven abuse