COVID-19 and children, nothing to see here?
The broader effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on children are discussed in this ADC Spotlight podcast. ADC’s Senior Editor Rachel Agbeko is joined by paediatrician, epidemiologist and Editor-in-Chief o
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3D printing: a useful tool for safe clinical practice in children with complex vasculature
Background 3D printing has been used in different medical contexts, although it is underutilised in paediatrics. We present the first use of 3D printing in…
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A 22-month-old boy presented to the emergency department with a 2-day history of constipation and a 1-day history of non-bilious vomiting. Examination showed a soft,…
Emergency department discharge practices for children with acute wheeze and asthma: a survey of discharge practice and review of safety netting instructions in the UK and Ireland
Objective Recovery from acute wheeze and asthma attacks should be supported with safety netting, including treatment advice. We evaluated emergency department (ED) discharge practices for…
Chevron nail: an under-recognised normal variant of nail development
A healthy, thriving 6-month-old girl presented with a peculiar patterning of ‘V’-shaped ridges found in all her fingernails excluding the thumbs (figure 1). Toenails were…
Aminoglycoside administration in paediatrics: a literature search comparing international practices of intravenous injection or intravenous infusion
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The decision to start home-blended feeds in gastrostomy-fed children can feel controversial. Blending home-prepared foods for administration through a gastrostomy tube, while logical in many…