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National guidance for the recovery of elective surgery in children
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the cessation of all but the most urgent elective children’s surgical cases during the period of peak prevalence of infection in the general population.
These recommendations use the most up to date evidence to inform practice that will enable recovery of ch...
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BPSU study - Button battery ingestion, inhalation or insertion
BPSU surveillance of the unintentional ingestion, inhalation or insertion of button batteries in children requiring removal or attempted removal is due to commence in February 2021. This study will help inform services for the prevention and treatment of children who have accidentally swallowed or c...
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Recognising neuromuscular disorders - online learning
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