Join the Prescribing the Essentials team for another session in our novel format, this time on 'Breathlessness in the Child'!
Breathlessness in the Child
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Summary
Discover insightful ways to identify, diagnose, and treat breathlessness in children in this interactive session by the Prescribing the Essentials team. Designed to improve your clinical skills and assist in better patient outcomes, this unique format session will enhance your understanding and management of Paediatric respiratory health. Don't miss out, secure your spot today!
Learning objectives
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To understand the causes and diagnosis of breathlessness in children: Participants should understand the different potential causes of breathlessness in children, including asthma, heart problems, infections, and anxiety, and how to accurately diagnose these conditions.
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To develop comprehensive clinical evaluations: Participants should master how to conduct a complete and thorough clinical examination on a child presenting with breathlessness which would include history taking, physical examination and relevant laboratory testing.
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To learn proper management and treatment of child breathlessness: Participants should be able to construct an effective management plan for children presenting with breathlessness, tailored to the individual child's condition and needs.
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To recognize the signs of severe breathlessness that may require immediate intervention: Participants should be able to identify the signs and symptoms of severe breathlessness - such as rapid breathing, blue lips, grunting - that may require urgent medical attention.
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To effectively communicate with children and their parents: Participants should improve their communication skills to effectively explain the condition, diagnostic process, and treatment plan to the children and their parents in an easily understandable manner.