Caution with intraosseous adenosine
Two cases of failed cardioversion of SVT after tibial intraosseous administration of adenosine in infants are described in this month’s […]
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CRP helpful in risk stratifying febrile kids
In febrile children, peripheral white blood cell counts were not helpful in separating children with self limiting infections from those […]
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Australasian resus guidelines
Australian and New Zealand resuscitation councils have now revealed their resuscitation guidelines for adults and children. The index of guidelines […]
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Petechial spots usually benign
An Iranian study showed 10% of afebrile well appearing infants had petechiae and they remained well on follow up. This […]
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Paediatric gastric tubes
A child with status epilepticus has been stabilised and intubated and is awaiting admission to the paediatric intensive care unit. […]