PIF Categories: Paediatrics
Sick day guidelines for a child with diabetes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Making changes to insulin doses: ten top tips
Information for parents of children with diabetes and their families Guidance To keep blood glucose (BG) levels within range while you/your child grows, you will need to change insulin doses […]
Crying and feeding issues
Advice and help for people looking after young infants who may have worries about crying and feeding issues is available on the NHS.uk website: Please follow this link to tips […]
Following a first seizure without a fever in children and young people – information for parents and carers
This information is from the Royal College of paediatrics and child health. Introduction Seeing a child or young person having a seizure can be frightening. Most seizures do not cause […]