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The child with cough & temperature - what is going on?

Publication details

Dr Suparna Dasgupta FRCPCH, PGCE(WPBA), Dr Oghome Igbrude, Dr Thomas Webster
Foundation Years Journal, volume 8, issue 8, p.45 (123Doc Education, London, September 2014)

Abstract

We present a case study of a 2 year old boy who developed a pulmonary abscess after completing treatment for pneumonia. Learning points including the assessment of the febrile child, use of clinical judgment in reassessing delayed clinical response, the investigation and management of pneumonia, pleural disease and pulmonary abscess in line with national guidelines.

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Authors

Dr Suparna Dasgupta FRCPCH, PGCE(WPBA) (Corresponding author)

Consultant Paediatrician North Manchester General Hospital
Delaunays Road, Crumpsall, Manchester, M8 5RB
suparna.dasgupta@pat.nhs.uk

Dr Oghome Igbrude

Foundation Year 1 Doctor
Pennine Acute Trust Hospital
Delaunays Road, Crumpsall, M8 5RB
oghome.igbrude@doctors.org.uk

Dr Thomas Webster

Paediatric Speciality Registrar Year 4
Pennine Acute Trust Hospital
Delaunays Road, Crumpsall, M8 5RB
Thomas.webster@doctors.org.uk

References

1.  National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (2013) Feverish illness in children. CG160. London: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.

2.  Harris M, Clark J, Coote N et al. Guidelines for the management of community acquired pneumonia in children: update 2011. Thorax 2011;66 (Suppl 2): ii1-ii23.

3.  Balfour-Lynn I M, Abrahamson E,Cohen G et al. BTS guidelines for the management of pleural infection in children. Thorax 2005;60 (Suppl 1): i1-121.

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