Better Takeaway Options for Kids
This post is the written version of a talk by Dr Andrew Weatherall for the South African Society of Anaesthesiologists Congress 2017 in Johannesburg. The organising committee extended the invitation […]
The Idiosyncratic Classics
There are some clinical scenarios which can be considered classics of paediatric anaesthesia. Here’s Dr Andrew Weatherall with a little on tracheo-oesophageal fistula repair and a few things to consider when getting […]
Fresh Air
Airway management is just a little bit different in kids. Sometimes it is tough. So wouldn’t you like more time to sort it out? Andrew Weatherall has a quick look at an […]
A Weight on the Chest – Anterior Mediastinal Mass
There are a few conditions which make the most experienced paeds anaesthetists take a deep breath in. Anterior mediastinal mass is right up there. Here’s a quick trawl through stuff that’s out […]
Slaying Different Dragons – A Quest
A little while ago Dr Andrew Weatherall was asked to give a talk on the difficult paediatric airway. The audience was a variety of emergency medicine doctors, nursing staff and allied […]
What Will You Do With This Tiny Person?
Not that long ago, Dr Andrew Weatherall had the job of facilitating a discussion about neonatal anaesthesia at the annual Society of Paediatric Anaesthetists of New Zealand and Australia conference. […]
Under Pressure – Hitting that Arterial Line
It’s been a while since we’ve had a tips and tricks post. Having covered things about peripheral cannulation, thoughts on central lines, insights into bag-mask work and pointers for laryngoscope use […]
Blunt Blows to Small Necks
It might not be that common but it would definitely be memorable. Paediatric airway trauma would make us all sweat. Here’s some quick thoughts from Dr Andrew Weatherall after working through […]
The Hot Zone – Starter Points for Burns Anaesthesia
A recent review in the BJA on fluid management in burns patients is a trigger to consider some tips for managing the patient having burns debridement. By Dr Andrew Weatherall […]
Different Tablets and the Art of Distraction
Most of us in medicine like the idea that there is a bit of art to what we do. For the paediatric anaesthetist, the induction space is one of the […]
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