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Stabilisation with limited paediatric resources — formative SAQs
Formative SAQs on stabilisation with limited paediatric resources.
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Stabilisation with limited paediatric resources: definition, escalation and equity
SAQ 1 (10)
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. [1] [2]
a) Define the problem in one sentence and state the first safety priorities. (3 marks) [1]
b) Classify the situation using urgency, setting and equity axes. (3 marks) [1] [2]
c) List red flags that force immediate escalation or retrieval. (2 marks) [1]
d) Document the handover elements you would include in an SBAR call. (2 marks) [2]
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- [4]Gava F et al. Overcoming challenges in the implementation of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy in resource-constrained settings: Lessons from Brazil and India. Cytotherapy, 2026.PMID 42462591
- [5]Yue C et al. The shifting burden of early-onset inflammatory bowel disease: a global analysis. Pediatr Res, 2026.PMID 42463801
- [6]Haynes SC et al. Development of a Virtual Transition Program for Adolescents and Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes: Three-Stage User-Centered Design Study. JMIR Pediatr Parent, 2026.PMID 42461963