LIMA PULSE · Day 3 of 5

Paediatric Emergencies

Children compensate well and then fail suddenly. This day is about the signs that come before that moment.

The sick child · respiratory distress · shock · seizures · anaphylaxis · paediatric BLS & choking

In preparation ← All five days

Everything for this topic

Learn

Draft deck for Day 3 — the sick child, respiratory distress, shock, seizures, anaphylaxis.

Interactive lecture

In preparation.

Practise

Simulation cards

Day 3 paediatric scenarios with roles and debrief prompts.

Performance audit checklist

What the observer scores during Day 3 simulations.

Assess

Pre & post assessment

In preparation.

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The other days

Day 1 — Code Blue Ready

BLS & high-quality CPR · AED & safe defibrillation · code team roles · closed-loop communication

Day 2 — Recognise Before Collapse

Triage & red flags · the ABCDE approach · NEWS2 early-warning score · escalating with confidence

Day 4 — Safe Birth, Safe Start

Postpartum haemorrhage · eclampsia · maternal collapse · newborn resuscitation

Day 5 — Stabilise, Communicate & Transfer

Escort bag · HP-218 / HP-249 · SBAR handover · monitoring en route · transfer by sea & air