Status Epilepticus in Children
Status epilepticus is the most common childhood medical neurological emergency. The Neurocritical Care Society guidelines define status epilepticus as: “A seizure with 5 minutes or more of continuous clinical and/or electrographic seizure or recurrent seizure activity...
Paediatric Intravenous Fluid Prescribing – Routine Maintenance Fluids
In our last exam tips post, we looked at the physiology of fluid and electrolyte balance in children. In this article, we will move on to look at the administration of routine maintenance fluids in children. Indications for routine maintenance fluids in children...
Paediatric Intravenous Fluid Prescribing – Physiology of Fluid & Electrolyte Balance
Maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance is crucial for the well-being of children, and subtle imbalances can have significant consequences. Children are susceptible to dehydration and volume depletion and have different fluid requirements from adults. The improper...
