Paediatrics
From neonates to adolescents, broken down by topic. Click through for summaries, key differentials and exam pearls.
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History & Development
Paediatric history taking and developmental milestones.
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Neonatology
The newborn exam, resuscitaire prep, feeds and NICU pearls.
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APLS, arrest algorithms and the systematic paediatric approach.
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Cardiology
Congenital heart disease, arrhythmias and murmurs.
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Respiratory
Asthma, bronchiolitis, croup and respiratory distress.
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Gastroenterology
Vomiting, constipation and the acute abdomen in children.
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Renal & Urology
AKI, electrolytes, UTIs and urological emergencies.
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Neurology
Seizures, raised ICP and the paediatric neuro exam.
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Endocrinology
DKA, growth and endocrine emergencies.
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Haematology
Anaemia, bleeding disorders and childhood malignancy.
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Immunology
Primary immunodeficiency and allergy in children.
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Infectious Diseases
Sepsis, meningitis and common childhood infections.
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Dermatology
Rashes and skin conditions unique to children.
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ENT
Ear, nose and throat problems in children.
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Orthopaedics
Fractures, the limping child and bone infection.
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Rheumatology
Joint pain and inflammatory disease in children.
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Genetic Syndromes
Dysmorphology and inherited syndromes to recognise.
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Mental Health
Child and adolescent mental health basics.
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