Domain 9 : Paediatric care
These competencies are those expected of a practitioner of adult intensive care medicine, not a paediatric intensivist or neonatologist. Adult intensivists may be called upon to provide immediate care for the acutely ill child while awaiting transfer to a paediatric centre.
By the end of specialist training, the trainee...
| 9.1 Describes the recognition of the acutely ill child and initial management of paediatric emergencies |
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| 9.2 Describes national legislation and guidelines relating to child protection and their relevance to critical care |
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Features of competent performance
- Recognition of presenting signs and symptoms
- Identification and rapid response to life-threatening complications
- Awareness of patho-physiological differences between adult and child
- Prioritise investigations and monitoring - appropriate; timely
- Appropriate differential diagnosis
- Clear decision making and immediate management strategies (including application of relevant protocols / guidelines)
- Effective multidisciplinary team-working & leadership - clear communication & instructions
- Timely and appropriate referral / consultation
- Recognition of limitations (self and others) - maintain patient safety
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