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Y5 Specialties Lecture - Approach to a Sick Child

12th Feb 2025
6:30 - 7:30pm (GMT)
12th Feb 2025
6:30 - 7:30pm (GMT)
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Attendance certificate available
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Join Dr. Arangan, a paediatrician and clinical teaching fellow at St Mary's, for an insightful session on managing sick children. This event will cover essential knowledge and skills for approaching and managing common emergency situations in paediatrics. Whether you're a Y5 medical student preparing for your specialty exams or simply interested in learning more about paediatrics, this session will equip you with practical knowledge and tips to confidently handle paediatric emergencies. Don’t miss the chance to get a head start on your revision and set yourself up for success in your paediatrics exam!

Summary

Enhance your paediatric skills and knowledge with Dr. Arangan at the Y5 Specialties Lecture - Approach to a Sick Child. This insightful teaching session, led by a paediatrician and clinical teaching fellow at St Mary's, will provide essential guidance on managing common emergency situations involving children. Ideal for Y5 medical students preparing for specialty exams, or anyone with interest in paediatrics, this lecture will offer practical knowledge to handle paediatric emergencies confidently. Join us to set yourself up for success in your paediatrics exam with valuable revision and insights.

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Learning objectives

  1. Understand the basics of assessing a sick child, including how to carry out an effective pediatric history taking, perform a systematic examination, and identify red flag signs that may indicate serious illness.

  2. Gain effective knowledge to interpret and apply key diagnostic tests and investigations used in paediatric emergencies.

  3. Learn and practice effective communication skills necessary for managing stressed and anxious parents or caregivers, and how to involve them in the decision-making process.

  4. Develop the ability to manage common paediatric emergencies by understanding the pathophysiology of common diseases, indications for treatments, and recognizing when to refer for specialist care.

  5. Apply knowledge learned in a variety of common scenario-based cases, designed to mimic real-life paediatric emergencies, ultimately preparing attendees for similar situations in clinical practice or exam settings.

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12th Feb 2025
6:30 - 7:30pm (GMT)
Hosted on MedAll
Attendance certificate available
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Free
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