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