{"title":"Understanding and helping children who have experienced maltreatment","authors":"Kim S. Golding","doi":"10.1016/j.paed.2024.08.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.paed.2024.08.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Children who experience maltreatment from within their families can suffer trauma that is devastating to their physical and psychological development. The label developmental trauma has developed to describe this trauma and to guide diagnosis. The impact of this can increase when children live within marginalized communities or when their family is impacted by intergenerational trauma. The definition of developmental trauma has been expanded to describe seven domains of impairment. Together these help the clinician to provide a formulation of a child's difficulties which avoids multiple diagnoses and can guide treatment planning. Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy and Practice (DDP) is an intervention model that can meet the therapeutic needs of the children alongside the support needs of parents and practitioners caring for them. The attitude of PACE (playfulness, acceptance, curiosity and empathy) is central within DDP interventions, used by therapists, parents and practitioners who together make up the network around the child. Tailoring DDP interventions can be guided by a pyramid of need developed by the author. This helps clinicians develop flexible intervention packages tailored to the needs of the child, family and practitioner. Within the article these ideas are explored illustrated by the fictional example of Janice. She was maltreated in early childhood and now lives in foster care with Mary and Simeon.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38589,"journal":{"name":"Paediatrics and Child Health (United Kingdom)","volume":"34 11","pages":"Pages 412-418"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142530928","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tessa Morgan, Francesca Crozier-Roche, Taliah Drayak, Jack Smith, David Graham, Nicole Marshall, Julia Mannes, Robbie Duschinsky
{"title":"Addressing the mental health needs of children with a social worker","authors":"Tessa Morgan, Francesca Crozier-Roche, Taliah Drayak, Jack Smith, David Graham, Nicole Marshall, Julia Mannes, Robbie Duschinsky","doi":"10.1016/j.paed.2024.08.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.paed.2024.08.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Children and young people with a social worker (CYPwSW) have particular mental health profiles and needs. Research indicates that despite having higher levels of mental health distress this group tend to experience inequitable access to specialist mental health services. Therefore, much of their mental health support currently falls to generalists including paediatricians. We are currently undertaking a four-year study the CAMHS Referrals and Outcomes for Adolescents and Children with Social Workers (COACHES). Here we present initial insights from an analysis of 20,166 unique case notes which identified 1) High thresholds for entry to CAMHS 2) A requirement that young people must be perceived as stable prior to accessing services 3) that young people often did not feel that their voices were taken seriously 4) the importance of time for trust. Based off these findings and expert-by-experience's insights, we conclude by suggesting ways that paediatricians and health care professionals can best support CYPwSW. These include being the ‘connective tissue’ around young people's support network, gently and proactively building relationships, redressing power imbalances and supporting transitions to adulthood.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38589,"journal":{"name":"Paediatrics and Child Health (United Kingdom)","volume":"34 11","pages":"Pages 406-411"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142530507","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Testing for infections: getting it right for children in care","authors":"Sophie Pach, Allison Ward , Sarah Eisen","doi":"10.1016/j.paed.2024.08.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.paed.2024.08.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Children who are looked after (CLA), including children and young people seeking asylum and refugees who are unaccompanied (CYPSAR-U), experience multiple intersecting vulnerabilities leading to an increased risk of infections throughout childhood. This population experiences a higher risk of maternal to child transmission of blood borne viruses as well as a higher risk of acquiring infections in childhood and adolescence. This article summarizes the infections of importance in children who are looked after, including blood borne viruses (TB, HIV, hepatitis B and C and syphilis) as well as more commonly neglected infectious diseases with maternal to child transmission (e.g. herpes simplex virus and Chlamydia) and infections of particular relevance to the CYPSAR-U population (e.g. schistosomiasis and strongyloidiasis). It is the responsibility of health care professional to identify and reduce the risks of infection in CLA. This article describes best practice at every stage of care; from identifying risk factors, through informed consent and counselling, to testing and sharing results, and finally with robust follow-up and ongoing education. We also describe where services are currently falling short, and give recommendations for service improvement and further research, with a particular emphasis on integrating the views of the children themselves.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38589,"journal":{"name":"Paediatrics and Child Health (United Kingdom)","volume":"34 11","pages":"Pages 398-405"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142531065","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Gastrointestinal complications of cystic fibrosis","authors":"Christabella Ng, Andrew Prayle","doi":"10.1016/j.paed.2024.07.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.paed.2024.07.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Cystic fibrosis is a multisystem disorder, and gastrointestinal (GI) disease contributes significantly to its morbidity. This review outlines the major gastrointestinal manifestations of CF, and highlights areas of common misunderstanding. Areas particularly important to practice, such as impact upon malabsorption, bowel obstruction and gastro-oesophageal reflux are considered in detail. The impact of new CFTR modulator therapies on CF-related GI conditions is discussed and treatment options for individual pathologies is discussed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38589,"journal":{"name":"Paediatrics and Child Health (United Kingdom)","volume":"34 10","pages":"Pages 363-367"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142312383","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cyclical vomiting syndrome","authors":"Ishaq Abu-Arafeh","doi":"10.1016/j.paed.2024.07.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.paed.2024.07.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Cyclical vomiting syndrome (CVS) was described over 100 years ago, but it is often underdiagnosed and undertreated, even after a diagnosis is made. It is relatively common, affecting almost 2% of school-age children in some studies. Although it is traditionally seen as a childhood disease related to migraine, CVS does occur in adults. The main characteristic of CVS is the stereotypical recurrent nature of episodes of intense nausea and vomiting lasting from few hours to few days and followed by a complete resolution of symptoms. The diagnosis is predominantly a clinical one and there are internationally accepted criteria for diagnosis. The management of acute attacks of CVS aims to relieve symptoms, reduce the duration of attacks and prevent dehydration and hospital admission. Management also includes appropriate counselling on healthy lifestyle, provision of individual management plans and preventive medications. The aim of management is to reduce the number of attacks and improve quality of life. About half the children with CVS start to have migraine with or without aura in late adolescence and around 40% continue with CVS into early adult life. This article is aimed at healthcare professionals looking after children with CVS and describes the clinical presentation, the criteria required for diagnosis and outlines the different treatment options.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38589,"journal":{"name":"Paediatrics and Child Health (United Kingdom)","volume":"34 10","pages":"Pages 368-372"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142312384","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Ammonia, lactate and blood gases: a user's guide","authors":"James E Davison","doi":"10.1016/j.paed.2024.07.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.paed.2024.07.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Basic biochemical tests are frequently obtained in acutely unwell neonates and children, as well as in some elective situations. Correct interpretation is essential in identifying rare inherited primary metabolic disorders, but secondary causes of hyperammonaemia, elevated blood lactate or acid-base derangement are more common and require appropriate treatment of the underlying cause. Ammonia is the waste product of protein metabolism and is highly toxic. Ammonia should be measured in any sick neonate, and in children with unexplained encephalopathy. Further testing is needed to determine if it is secondary to other factors, or due to a primary metabolic disorder affecting urea cycle function. Specific treatment should be instigated urgently to avoid long term neurological sequelae. Lactate elevation indicates anaerobic respiration and is often secondary to hypoxia or poor tissue perfusion but can indicate a metabolic disorder affecting mitochondrial function or energy metabolism. Blood gas analysis to review acid-base status is a critical test in any sick neonate or child, and correct interpretation will indicate if there is a respiratory or metabolic basis. A metabolic acidosis with elevated anion gap may indicate a primary metabolic disorder. These tests can help identify patients who may have a primary metabolic disorder, and management should be discussed urgently with a specialist metabolic centre.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38589,"journal":{"name":"Paediatrics and Child Health (United Kingdom)","volume":"34 10","pages":"Pages 388-392"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142312387","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Chronic peritoneal dialysis in children","authors":"Iona Madden, Michelle Blaauw, Natasha Baugh, Lesley Rees, Rukshana Shroff","doi":"10.1016/j.paed.2024.06.010","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.paed.2024.06.010","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>End stage kidney disease is rare in children and adolescents. The availability and types of kidney replacement therapy (KRT) vary widely, with a global prevalence of 18–100 per million age-related population (pmarp). Chronic peritoneal dialysis (PD) is considered the dialysis modality of choice in younger children given its almost universal applicability, cost-effectiveness, and the possibility of a home-based treatment. This is most compatible with a child's schooling and social life. Advances in technology have improved outcomes even for the youngest children, but mortality remains high, and the morbidity and burden of care should not be underestimated. Optimal management of children on dialysis requires a multidisciplinary team and consideration of the child and family's expectations. With few high-quality randomised trials, clinicians are reliant on prospective cohort studies and international registries to inform and improve management strategies. Children on dialysis have a lifetime of KRT ahead of them. The selection of dialysis modality and management must consider the principles of dialysis access preservation. This review summarises current epidemiology, principles of dialysis, PD access, modalities, prescriptions, and complications of PD, as well as a brief discussion on PD in infants with their unique ethical and technical considerations.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":38589,"journal":{"name":"Paediatrics and Child Health (United Kingdom)","volume":"34 9","pages":"Pages 323-331"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142087431","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Complications of short bowel syndrome","authors":"Gautham Pai, Theodoric Wong, Girish Gupte","doi":"10.1016/j.paed.2024.07.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.paed.2024.07.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Short bowel syndrome is the most common reversible cause of intestinal failure. Most of the children are started on parenteral nutrition (PN) after surgery to enable growth and allow time for intestinal adaptation. This is a process whereby the shorter length of bowel is able to achieve complete function as if the entire length of bowel is present. With management advances, most children with short bowel syndrome can discontinue PN and establish full enteral feeds. This article mainly focuses on the complications of short bowel syndrome that need to be avoided for the child to achieve intestinal adaptation, establish on enteral feeds/oral diet and achieve enteral autonomy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38589,"journal":{"name":"Paediatrics and Child Health (United Kingdom)","volume":"34 10","pages":"Pages 373-378"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142312385","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Paediatric inflammatory bowel disease: an update on current practice","authors":"Zachary Green, James J Ashton, R Mark Beattie","doi":"10.1016/j.paed.2024.07.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.paed.2024.07.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Paediatric inflammatory bowel disease (PIBD), consisting of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and inflammatory bowel disease unclassified, is a spectrum of chronic inflammatory conditions associated with significant morbidity. The incidence of PIBD continues to increase and disease phenotype is more severe than adult-onset disease. Referral to specialist services and diagnosis of PIBD can be slow; and faecal calprotectin is an invaluable tool for the prioritization of further investigation. Greater understanding of pre-existing treatments (such as anti-TNF monoclonal antibody therapy) and a growing arsenal of biologic and small molecule drugs have brought about significant changes in disease management. Whilst important challenges remain in the longer-term treatment of PIBD, including growth, nutrition and management of refractory disease, there remains a strong research focus on understanding underlying disease pathogenesis and a move towards personalized medicine. This review describes investigations, diagnosis and management of PIBD and presents contemporary evidence on nutritional and medical management.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38589,"journal":{"name":"Paediatrics and Child Health (United Kingdom)","volume":"34 10","pages":"Pages 379-387"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142312386","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Paediatric major incident translational in-situ simulation: a how-to guide","authors":"Natalie Bee, Kirsty Kilpatrick","doi":"10.1016/j.paed.2024.06.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.paed.2024.06.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Major incidents in paediatrics are rare in the western world but when they occur the morbidity and mortality can be devastating. We need to ensure our teams are prepared and trained to manage such events should they occur. Major incident planning has historically been through large group discussions away from the clinical environment. With the use of in-situ translational simulation we have the opportunity to strengthen major incident planning by testing organizational systems and responses whilst simultaneously training staff, developing both their technical and non-technical skills. This paper guides the multidisciplinary team through ten key steps to developing your own major incident simulation.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":38589,"journal":{"name":"Paediatrics and Child Health (United Kingdom)","volume":"34 8","pages":"Pages 300-304"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141690608","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}