Child Health 1 - Daisy

The Case

Investigation and Management.

In practical terms management often begins long before investigation results are available


A systematic approach to management ensures that problems are addressed in an appropriate order and nothing is forgotten.


The simplest approach is:


A…

B…

C…

Don’t Ever Forget Glucose

Open Question

Using this approach, think how you might assess each of these areas, when you would undertake investigations and which ones and what management is required.

Multiple Choice Question

The decision is taken to start treatment with broad spectrum antibiotics. Local protocol is to use Ceftriaxone in children of this age. Given her weight is 5.24kg, what dose should you prescribe?