Fits/Seizures Station Practice Stations Author – Sabrema Sulaiman Editor – Dr Daniel Arbide Last updated 06/03/2025 Table of Contents How to Use Candidate: Read the brief below (1 minute). Take a history and perform a focused examination (6 minutes). Answer EITHER viva questions OR patient questions (3 minute). Patient/Examiner: Familiarise yourself with the history …
Newborn Examination (NIPE) Examination Guides Author – Dr Elizabeth Hatton Editor – Dr Kalyani Shinkar Last updated 16/02/25 Table of Contents Introduction The Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) is a screening examination that aims to identify congenital anomalies relating to the heart, hips, eyes and testes. It is part of the national screening programme that is conducted on …
Non-blanching rash in children History Guides Author – Dr Charlotte Wilson Editor – Dr James Mackintosh Last updated 29/10/24 Table of Contents Introduction Non-blanching rashes in children can be a cause of worry and panic! This is understandable as sometimes this can be a sign of a serious underlying cause. Often people, and worried parents, associate …
Febrile Child History History Guides Author – Dr James Mackintosh Editor – Dr James Mackintosh Last updated 17/02/24 Table of Contents Introduction Fever is one of the most common presenting complaints in children. The causes range from benign and common to rare and life changing. Fever is defined as a temperature of 38 degrees centigrade …
Abdominal Pain in Children History History Guides Author – Kar Chang Natalie Ko Editor – Dr James Mackintosh Last updated 06/01/24 Table of Contents Introduction Primary care, emergency departments, and secondary care encounter paediatric abdominal pain frequently as a presenting symptom. Abdominal pain in children can stem from various causes, ranging from harmless to significant and …