Don’t destroy magic for children Numbing cream isn’t magic cream. It’s there to make it hurt less and is special. But it’s not magic @BeckyPlatt3 at @NEPTUNEConf #neptune23

@BeckyPlatt3 talks about the layered approach to pain relief - comfort - first aid - splinting - don’t be afraid to use nerve blocks 🌟 Reassess 🌟 Evaluate 🌟 Escalate @NEPTUNEConf @DFTBubbles @RLHPED

The @DFTBubbles @QMUL MSc group have reunited at @RLHPED! A-team on Good Friday 💪🏻👌🏼 @BeckyPlatt3 @helenawilcox27

Growth plate fractures can cause functional deficits in children. But many clinicians struggle to remember which is which. Check out these X-Rays to level up your skill with Salter-Harris injuries:

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Would you recognise scarlet fever on darker skin? Remember: feel for the sandpaper texture. To educate yourself, go to: https://t.co/t5Utupi5bu

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Want to be better at preparing children for procedures? Join us online 8-9pm GMT for tips, tricks and discussion. Everyone welcome. Join us here: https://t.co/yDxL3zgyqd

5 steps that will make you better at de-escalation.

Preparing Children for Procedures 🤓 Join us for a live discussion with expert play specialists to learn the best tips/ tricks in preparing children for procedures 📆 17th November 8-9pm GMT 🔗 https://t.co/PmFYC94M3C See you there!

Is the baby ok now mummy, my 8y daughter asks. I’ve just come home from caring for a baby who died from SUDI. Yes thank you, I say, needing to protect. I don’t think they are, mummy. No, you’re right. I’m sorry. Sometimes babies die too. Truth is better. For kids too.

Make discharge safer by telling parents: 1. Trust your gut. 2. The door is always open. 3. No one will judge you if you come back. What would you add to my list?

Every clinician should have a plan for managing crying babies in ED. The problem? Most of us are secretly terrified of newborns. Here are 10 simple steps that might help:

Spotted these amazing posters in our PED @RLHPED yesterday - created by charge nurse @ohaianderson. What a thoughtful and creative way to ensure distraction tools can be found all across the department @RLHchildren @PaediatricFOAM #paedsrocks

The HEEADSSS can give great insight. But it can feel really awkward. Here are 10 steps to make it easy:

Constipation & unexplained episodic cramping abdominal pain in children (which is highly likely to be secondary to constipation) is the commonest reason for referral to our general paediatric clinic. It is easily treatable, and there are some excellent resources to help. 1/

The art of good communication for patients includes - creating a safe space - Time to speak - The right language Today I was able to help a patient. I translated for him. He was able to express his needs safely in his language. I was able to help. It felt rare.

Bad things to say to patients at triage: • It's not an emergency • It's just a minor illness • Why did you come? Good things to say to patients at triage: • I can see you're worried • Fortunately, I haven't found anything serious Don't dismiss. Reassure.

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Effective debriefing is a game changer. But most of us are terrible at it. Here are 9 steps to take your debrief to the next level: