Does therapeutic hypothermia improve outcomes after cardiac arrest in children? This 2015 journal club examines a trial comparing cooling with active temperature control after out-of-hospital arrest, exploring neurological outcomes, confidence intervals, study limitations and why a non-significant result does not establish that two treatments are equivalent.
JC: Getting Chilly Quickly 4. Doing It For The Kids Read More
A short teaching challenge becomes a 2015 review of sticky eyes in children, from newborns to school-age patients. Natalie May combines age-specific considerations, examination and follow-up with reflections on fitting useful clinical teaching into a few minutes, supported by slides and a recorded presentation.
EduWars: Sticky Eyes in Kids at the EMEC Read More
Ross Fisher discusses gaps in paediatric trauma research and why children need more than scaled-down adult care in this London Trauma Conference podcast. Published in 2015, the accompanying notes cover imaging questions, opportunities to contribute to research and a shared interest in clearer, more focused presentations.
Trials and Tribulations: Ross Fisher on Paediatric Trauma at the London Trauma Conference Read More
A 2015 review of acute otitis media in children, exploring diagnosis, pain relief and the balance of benefits and harms from antibiotics. The article discusses immediate, delayed and no-antibiotic approaches, communication with families and the importance of recognising unwell children, complications and additional risk factors.
Save Yourself Earache – Antibiotics and Otitis Media in the ED Read More
Natalie May and Iain Beardsell discuss a structured approach to a breathless child in this 2014 induction podcast. The case-based conversation covers recognising respiratory distress, taking a history from parents, common causes including viral wheeze and croup, and deciding when to seek help or admit.
Podcast – Shortness of Breath in Children Read More
A 2014 review of button battery ingestion and insertion in children, with an accompanying podcast. Natalie May explains why these small objects deserve particular attention, discussing unwitnessed events, radiographic clues, complications that may appear after removal and the importance of clear advice to parents.
Hide And Seek: Button Batteries in the Emergency Department Read More
