Course
RIPE (Rapid Interpretation of Paediatric ECG) Course
04 October 2021
This is a problem based and clinically oriented course that takes place over two days.
Intensive care medicine
The paediatric intensive care physician resuscitates, stabilises, transfers and treats critically ill and injured children - find out about this sub-specialty.
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RCPCH Progress changes for level 3 training – due in August/September 2021
The General Medical Council (GMC) has approved a set of enhancements to some of our current RCPCH Progress sub-specialty syllabi and general paediatrics. These will be applicable to level 3 trainees in affected sub-specialties and general paediatrics from August/September 2021 (see below for excepti...
Event
Breakout session - Paediatric Critical Care Society & British Association for Paediatric Nephrology
17 June 2021
Part of the RCPCH Conference Online programme, this session will explore medical management and leadership in paediatrics.
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National Neonatal Audit Programme Annual Report 2020 - on 2019 data
This report highlights the key findings and recommendations from the analysis of the data provided by neonatal units on the admissions of babies for neonatal care in England, Scotland, Wales and the Isle of Man in 2019.
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Your baby's care - measuring standards and improving neonatal care (2020)
This is a quick guide for parents and carers about the National Neonatal Audit Programme (NNAP), which works to improve standards of neonatal care in neonatal units in England, Scotland, Wales and the Isle of Man.
News
Protect children for a challenging winter ahead
14 July 2020
The UK must prepare now for a potential new wave of coronavirus infections this winter that could be more serious than the first, says a new report from the Academy of Medical Sciences. Responding to 'Preparing for a challenging winter', the RCPCH made the following statement on vaccinations and pro...
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PIMS: the COVID-19 linked syndrome affecting children - information for families
Most children and teenagers do not become seriously ill with COVID-19. But doctors have seen a very small number of patients with an unusual condition which seems to be linked to the virus.
This syndrome is very rare, and most children will not be seriously affected. If you're worried, seek help...
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Paediatric multisystem inflammatory syndrome temporally associated with COVID-19 (PIMS) - guidance for clinicians
Most children are asymptomatic or exhibit mild symptoms from COVID-19 infection. However, a small number have been identified who develop a significant systemic inflammatory response, which is also known as PIMS-TS or PIMS). This document for clinicians, which has been developed after expert review ...
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College responds to recent reports on COVID-19 and children
27 April 2020
Following reports of a small number of cases of a COVID-19 related condition emerging in children, our President has made a statement.
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COVID-19 - guidance for management of children admitted to hospital
This best practice advice is focused on the management of confirmed or suspected SARS-CoV-2 infection in children admitted to hospital.
This has been produced with the British Paediatric Respiratory Society and the British Paediatric Allergy, Immunity and Infection Group.