PIF Categories: Paediatrics

Daycase tonsil surgery – intracapsular tonsillectomy

Date: 05/01/2023

Read our guide below to help you understand what to expect from your child’s tonsil surgery. You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by following the […]

Collecting a urine sample from your baby

Date: 23/11/2022 Community paediatrics, Paediatrics,

Babies and small children cannot wee ‘on demand’, which makes it difficult to get a sample for testing. Urine tests may be done for a number of reasons and they […]

Children having a skeletal survey or CT scan

Date: 05/09/2022 Community paediatrics, Paediatrics,

This information leaflet will explain why a skeletal survey/scan is necessary and what it involves, but if you have any specific questions, please talk to a member of the Paediatric […]

Sick day guidelines for a child with diabetes

Date: 26/07/2022

If you suspect your child may be unwell Make sure you always have a good supply of the following: Blood ketone test strips  for use with a  blood ketone meter(check […]

Paediatric drug challenges

Date: 26/07/2022 Community paediatrics, Paediatrics,

How we determine if a child is allergic to a specific medication Drug Challenges Why do a Drug Challenge? It is sometimes presumed that a child has a particular drug […]

Ambulatory Care for Children requiring Intravenous Drug Administration via a Peripheral Cannula

Date: 19/07/2022 Community paediatrics, Paediatrics,

What is Ambulating? Ambulating is when a child is well enough to leave hospital and continue their recovery at home, but require intravenous (IV) antibiotics whilst waiting blood culture results […]

When your child is coming to Stoke Mandeville Hospital for a general anaesthetic – Ward 3

Date: 19/05/2022 Community paediatrics, Paediatrics,

Ward 3 welcomes you to our department. We are the main Paediatric Ward and our staff have a wealth of experience in caring for all younger patients. Please take time […]

Nephritis in Children and Young people

Date: 19/05/2022

Acute Glomerulonephritis in Children and Young people (<16 years) Introduction Nephritis is a condition that affects the kidneys.  It requires special attention.  Most children with nephritis make a full recovery […]

Basic life support for infants

Date: 19/05/2022 Community paediatrics, Paediatrics,

Introduction This booklet is for parents and carers who have had resuscitation training with a qualified trainer, and have practiced the skills on a resuscitation manikin. Please remember that cardiopulmonary […]

Guidance for parents regarding the COVID-19 vaccination programme for 12-15 year olds

Date: 02/11/2021

Please click here to read a list of frequently asked questions that provide guidance for parents regarding the COVID-19 vaccination programme for 12-15 year olds