ED Paediatrics

​​The Emergency Department rotation is a critical care rotation where doctors in training will have an opportunity to assess and manage acutely undifferentiated and potentially unwell patients within the Emergency Department. This will include history taking, a focussed clinical examination and targeted investigations in attempting to reach a diagnosis and disposition for patients coming through the Emergency Department, which will include concise documentation and referrals to various specialties. 

​Appropriate communication with paediatric patients and their carers. Opportunity to perform minor procedures including, IV cannulation and suturing. ​