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Lead the rural safety plan for stabilisation with limited paediatric resources — OSCE
OSCE station for stabilisation with limited paediatric resources.
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MRCPCH ClinicalRACP DCERCPSC Pediatrics
Prompt
A two-year-old with septic shock arrives at a small rural emergency department with one paediatric-experienced nurse and no on-site paediatrician overnight.
Candidate brief
You have eight minutes to lead a safe plan with the local team and family. Stabilise priorities, escalate early, explain the stay-versus-go decision, and address cultural and transport realities. [1][2]
References3ShowHide
- [1]Haynes SC et al. The Use of Telemedicine for Stabilization of Neonates Transferred from Rural Community Hospitals. Telemed J E Health, 2021.PMID 33691080
- [2]Klionsky DJ et al. Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy (3rd edition). Autophagy, 2016.PMID 26799652
- [3]Sanddal TL et al. Analysis of preventable trauma deaths and opportunities for trauma care improvement in utah. J Trauma, 2011.PMID 21206286