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Podcast: Pre-Hospital Care Podcast
Episode: Paediatric Assessment in Critical Care with Anna Dobbie: Paediatric Series Part 1
Description: In this episode of the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast, we are focusing on the vital topic of paediatric assessment in the pre-hospital phase of care. Assessing and managing a sick or injured child is one of the most challenging scenarios for pre-hospital teams. Our guest breaks down the key components of paediatric assessment with the subtle red flags that may indicate a child is critically unwell. We’ll also explore practical approaches to airway management, assessing breathing and circulation, and understanding neurological status in children of all ages.Beyond the clinical side, we discuss the softer skills required wh...