Jun 30, 2021
Following on from our episode on meningococcal, we bring you a guide to interpreting cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) results - once you've gotten some CSF from that hopefully champagne tap! (A champagne tap meaning a perfectly clear tap that isn't contaminated by red cells!)
In this episode, we go through what's normal in...
Jun 27, 2021
Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disorder that affects many organ systems, particularly the respiratory and digestive systems. It causes thick secretions which block ducts and airways. It is most common in people of northern european descent. It is a life limiting disorder but huge advances in treatment have...
Jun 23, 2021
A “pulled elbow” (sometimes called a nursemaid’s elbow) is subluxation of the radial head at the elbow (or, if you are being very technical, subluxation of the annular ligament). It usually occurs in kids aged 1-4.
The name pulled elbow literally describes the mechanism of injury in most cases - typically it’s...
Jun 21, 2021
Meningococcal disease is caused by Neisseria meningitidis, a gram negative diplococcus. The two most common presentations of meningococcal infection are meningococcal meningitis and meningococcaemia. An individual may present with one or both of these.
Rapid recognition and treatment is vital, requiring IV antibiotics,...
Jun 16, 2021
Costochondritis is a common cause of chest pain in children and adolescents. It is inflammation of 2-4 consecutive costochondral or costosternal junctions.
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