Paediatric Minor Injuries 16 January 2025 Webinar
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Time: 09h00 – 16h00. Session type: Live Webinar using zoom Accreditation: 8 CPD Hours
Course Overview
This one-day webinar is designed to equip healthcare professionals such as nurses, pharmacists, paramedics, doctors, and allied healthcare professionals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to accurately assess, diagnose, and manage common paediatric minor injuries. The focus will be on a patient-centred approach and evidence-based practice within general practice, urgent care, community care, A&E, and walk-in centers.
Aims
To provide an understanding of the unique characteristics of paediatric patients and how they influence the assessment and management of minor injuries and cultivate effective communication skills to interact with children, their families, and multidisciplinary team members.
Objectives
By the end of this course, participants should be able to:
- Recognise the typical types of minor injuries in children and conduct a thorough assessment.
- Apply evidence-based interventions, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options.
- Use compassionate and effective communication skills with children and their caregivers.
Course Content
Assessment Techniques:
- History taking in children (eliciting symptoms from the child and guardian).
- Physical examination techniques specific to paediatric patients.
Some specific injuries include:
- Upper Limb Injuries: Finger and hand injuries: including fingertip injuries and nail bed injuries. Shoulder & Clavicle, elbow and wrist
- Lower Limb Injuries: Ankle sprains. Knee Injuries. Minor foot injuries. Limping child
- Minor Head Injuries: Concussion, and return to play. Scalp lacerations.
- Minor Burns and Scalds: Assessment, classification, and management.
- Foreign Body: Nose and ear foreign bodies. Splinters.
- Bites and Stings: Insect bites, animal bites.
- Eye Injuries: Minor corneal abrasions, foreign bodies.
Case Studies and Scenarios:
- Interactive discussions based on real-life cases.
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Introduction to Paediatric Injuries - Developmental Milestones - 2 Burns, Bites and Head Injuries in Children
Session Overview:
This session provides a focused exploration of the assessment and management of burns and bites in paediatric patients. It is designed for healthcare professionals working in primary and urgent care settings, equipping them with practical skills and knowledge for prompt and effective intervention. The presentation covers types of burns and bites, initial and ongoing assessment, red flag recognition, and the latest evidence-based treatment approaches.
- 3 Upper limb Injuries in Children
This session is designed to enhance healthcare professionals' skills in assessing and managing upper limb injuries in paediatric patients within primary care and urgent care settings. It covers common paediatric upper limb injuries, including fractures, sprains, and dislocations, and provides guidance on age-appropriate assessment techniques, red flag identification, and treatment approaches.
- 4 Lower Limb Injuries in Children
This session focuses on the assessment and management of lower limb injuries in paediatric patients, tailored for healthcare professionals in primary care and urgent care settings. The session covers common paediatric lower limb injuries, including fractures, sprains, and growth plate concerns, with a focus on age-specific assessment methods, red flag identification, and appropriate management strategies. Special attention is given to the unique anatomical and developmental considerations in children and effective communication with both children and their caregivers.
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