TRAINING PROGRAMME: Paediatrics

SPECIALTY: Neonatal Paediatrics

LENGTH OF ROTATION:

TRAINING YEAR:

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HOSPITAL: National Women’s Health at Auckland City Hospital

Introduction

1.  Clinical Assessment

Objective:

Listed below are some important topics that you will be exposed to on this run. By the end of the run, you should have a thorough understanding of these conditions including epidemiology, pathogenesis, presentation (history and physical examination), investigation and treatment (unless indicated otherwise.). This is not intended as an exclusive list:

Evaluation:

To formally present babies newly admitted to the nursery on consultant ward rounds, including:

• detailed maternal and antenatal history,
• detailed history of the delivery and resuscitation,
• description of progress of the baby,
• formulation of a problem list, and
• formulation of a management plan.

It is expected that there will be a discussion of all aspects of the history, examination, and management. The formulation of a problem list and management plan should be evidence-based.

A formal case presentation, similar to that of the examination long case format (a 10 minute concise presentation of history and examination followed by a 20 minute discussion of patient management with the consultant) may be appropriate for some infants. However, the registrar should seek out such suitable cases and approach the most appropriate consultant.

You should ensure that you have a good understanding of the management of the disorders presented. The names of the cases should be kept in your logbook and any written material should be kept in your learning portfolio.

2.  Procedures

Objectives:

To have observed or performed the following procedures. You should have a good knowledge of the indications, contraindications and precautions for these procedures. This is not intended as an exclusive list.

Evaluation:

You should keep a logbook of these procedures and code them as performed (P) or observed (O).

3.  Interpretation of Laboratory Tests

Objectives:

To be able to order the following laboratory or radiological investigations appropriately and to be able to interpret the results of such investigations.

Evaluation:

Investigations will be evaluated during ward rounds, x-ray conferences, and the teaching sessions outline above.

4.  Self Directed Learning

Objectives:

• Archives of Disease in Childhood (fetal and neonatal issue)
• Clinics in Perinatology (review articles)
• Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
• Journal of Pediatrics
• Pediatrics

A logbook of the names and disorders will be kept of the cases that have formed the basis of further reading. A minimum of 5 cases on a run is expected.

Evaluation:

Objective:

To present at regular clinical meetings such as Grand Round (1 presentation), Journal Club (1 presentation), Registrar Teaching (1 presentation), and the Perinatal Case Review Meeting (as required).

Click here to see the teaching timetable

Registrars will be expected to use PowerPoint in their Grand Round presentations, and a similar level of presentation may be required at the other meetings .  A laptop computer and data projector are available from the departmental secretary and support with using software can be sought from the specialists and fellows.  If you require digital images of radiographs or ultrasound scans for a PowerPoint presentation, contact Carl Kuschel or David Knight.

Evaluation:

Record such presentations in the logbook or keep a copy in your learning portfolio.