Learning How to spot signs of child sexual exploitation Children and young people affected by sexual exploitation can present to a wide range of health settings, including community pharmacies. Pharmacists should be aware of the signs of potential sexual exploitation to ensure that they seek the appropriate help and support to protect the …Published: 6 July 2016
Learning Antiepileptic drug treatment in children Diagnosing epilepsy in children and strategies for selecting appropriate drug treatments.…Published: 2 December 2015
Learning Tooth eruption and teething in children Identifying symptoms associated with primary tooth eruption, the available treatments and best practice for management.…Published: 17 November 2015
Learning Nocturnal enuresis in children Bedwetting is common in young children but requires careful assessment and management in collaboration with the child’s parent or guardian.…Published: 5 January 2015
Learning Premature babies in the community With advances in medicine the number of preterm births has increased and more premature babies are being seen in the community. This article gives an overview of care.…Published: 9 February 2013
Learning Principles of fluid management for paediatric patientsAlthough the general principles of intravenous fluid therapy are similar for adults and children, there are some additional factors that should be considered when dealing with paediatric patients…Published: 1 July 2012
Learning Neonatal care — pregnancy and preterm birthThis study considers the causes of preterm birth and looks at how it can be prevented or delayed.…Published: 15 June 2012
Learning Neonatal care: the sick neonatePreterm babies on neonatal intensive care units usually require respiratory and nutritional support, as well as treatment for specific complications, such as sepsis and necrotising enterocolitis.…Published: 11 June 2012
Learning Strengthening the medicines safety agenda in paediatric critical care Children and seriously ill patients are at high risk of medicines errors, so it seems obvious that safety is a particular focus in paediatric intensive care units. Here a consultant pharmacist describes her role…Published: 1 March 2012
Learning Notes on prescribing and medicines management in children with epilepsyAlthough epilepsy can start at any age it often begins in childhood. Emma Kirk discusses the medicines management issues surrounding antiepileptic drug therapy in children.…Published: 4 June 2011