Paediatrics — Archives — General BroadCAST

Aortic Pathologies

Diseases affecting the Aorta have been known for Centuries and were, historically, due to trauma or infectious disease. The Scientific advances of the 17th and 18th Centuries saw huge leaps in our understanding of anatomy, biology, medicine and germ theory and, as a result, the near disappearance of syphillitic aneurysms and an increasing understanding of how to successfully manage these conditions. But with the modern world comes modern problems - as our diets and lifestyles have changed, we have seen the emergence and rise of atherosclerotic degenerative aneurysms, inflammatory arterial disease and aortic dissection. These conditions, often misunderstood and misdiagnosed, can present a challenge to clinicians in the pre-hospital arena. So, this month, we're looking at some Aortic disease pathologies and everything you aorta know about them.

Primary Care, PaediatricsAlex NicolsonJanuary 10, 2022Bronchiolitis, Paediatrics, Kids, IllnessComment

Paediatrics: Bronchiolitis

This month we take a look at a paediatric condition...Bronchiolitis. We discuss the pathophysiology of the disease, how paramedics and ambulance staff can assess and manage these children and what the evidence suggests are the most appropriate treatment plans.

Primary Care, PaediatricsSimon TuttNovember 20, 2021Bronchiolitis, Paediatrics, Kids, IllnessComment