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View article: Altered Inflammasome and Immune activation in Paediatric Traumatic Brain Injury
Altered Inflammasome and Immune activation in Paediatric Traumatic Brain Injury Open
Introduction : Systemic Inflammation is associated with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and therefore is a potential target for immunomodulation. Dysregulated immune function post-TBI increased susceptibility to infection and post-concussive …
View article: 250 To bolus or not to bolus: A recurring situation encountered in paediatric ED
250 To bolus or not to bolus: A recurring situation encountered in paediatric ED Open
To analyse the adherence to guidelines for assessment and management of dehydration in children presenting with acute gastroenteritis/gastritis in a Pediatric ED. 40 charts were reviewed retrospectively over three months for children who …
View article: 48 Our roster, our choice: Impact of a shift work roster’s layout on emotional well-being and burnout levels
48 Our roster, our choice: Impact of a shift work roster’s layout on emotional well-being and burnout levels Open
To determine the impact of a change in the layout of a rolling shift work roster according to non-consultant hospital doctors (NCHDs) preferences on emotional well-being and burnout levels in a Paediatric Emergency Department (PED). Our r…
View article: 995 Pilot study to evaluate the acceptability and feasibility of learning from excellence in a paediatric emergency department
995 Pilot study to evaluate the acceptability and feasibility of learning from excellence in a paediatric emergency department Open
Background Learning from Excellence (LFE) is an initiative for recognising, appreciating and learning from positive episodes of good clinical practice which began in Birmingham Children's Hospital. It seeks to attribute equal importance to…
View article: Mild To Severe Traumatic Brain Injury In Children: Altered Cytokines Reflect Severity
Mild To Severe Traumatic Brain Injury In Children: Altered Cytokines Reflect Severity Open
Background: Paediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) is recognised to have significant longer–term neurocognitive effects. Childhood is a time of high risk for head injury. Functional recovery is variable with a combination of any or all of…
View article: GP98 IL1- β levels at presentation with paediatric mild traumatic brain injury are higher in children with previous mild traumatic head injuries
GP98 IL1- β levels at presentation with paediatric mild traumatic brain injury are higher in children with previous mild traumatic head injuries Open
Aims To evaluate end components of the innate immune system, the inflammsome, in mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), a pathway activated in mild tramatic brain injury and to correlate with previous exposure to head injury. Methods Whole blo…
View article: P1 An analysis of paediatric burn and scald presentations, clinician documentation of the relevant criteria needed to consider non-accidental injury and social work outcomes in a paediatric accident and emergency department
P1 An analysis of paediatric burn and scald presentations, clinician documentation of the relevant criteria needed to consider non-accidental injury and social work outcomes in a paediatric accident and emergency department Open
Aims Analysis of paediatric burns & scald presentations and Social Work outcomes in a paediatric Accident and Emergency Department (A&E) over the course of six months. Methods An audit was completed over a six month period in partnership w…
View article: P275 An audit of documentation and outcomes in paediatric emergency department presentations of lower respiratory tract infections
P275 An audit of documentation and outcomes in paediatric emergency department presentations of lower respiratory tract infections Open
Introduction Lower respiratory infections are a common Paediatric ED presentation. It is important to use resources efficiently in the ED to ensure that those children requiring admission or discharge can be readily identified. We studied …
View article: GP124 IL1- β levels at presentation correlate with symptom burden at 2 weeks in paediatric mild traumatic brain injury
GP124 IL1- β levels at presentation correlate with symptom burden at 2 weeks in paediatric mild traumatic brain injury Open
Aims To evaluate components of the innate immune system, the inflammsome, in mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and the correlation with symptom burden 2 weeks from injury. We examine activation of the pathway at presentation, and also at 2…
View article: P3 An audit analysing presentation of paediatric burns to an urban paediatric accident, patient demographics, clinical and social outcomes
P3 An audit analysing presentation of paediatric burns to an urban paediatric accident, patient demographics, clinical and social outcomes Open
Aims Analysis of paediatric burns, presentation, management and outcomes in an urban Accident and Emergency over the course of six months. Methods The audit was undertaken in partnership with the paediatric social work department. Data on …
View article: OC15 Paediatric mild traumatic brain injury is associated with systemic inflammasome activation and pubertal scoring
OC15 Paediatric mild traumatic brain injury is associated with systemic inflammasome activation and pubertal scoring Open
Background Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) is a common childhood occurrence with a more severe phenotype in adolescence. Systemic inflammation has been demonstrated to be integral to the pathogenesis of ongoing symptoms. The inflammasom…
View article: G349(P) Spectrum of paediatric traumatic brain injury presenting to tertiary paediatric emergency departments
G349(P) Spectrum of paediatric traumatic brain injury presenting to tertiary paediatric emergency departments Open
Aims To determine the burden and aetiology of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) presenting to tertiary paediatric emergency departments (PEDs). To determine the number of TBIs that are symptomatic, requiring imaging, re-presenting and requir…