Paediatric as HO

Paediatric books to study in HO

In our hospital when I am in paediatric department posting, mainly using the paediatric protocol book. It is quite important as we use it when we have presentations in department. 

Other than paed protocol, I found that the following other books and website is also useful. 

Neonate Paediatric / Oncology paediatric:

Paediatric Protocol

MOH Paediatric Protocols for Malaysian Hospitals, 4th edition

General Paediatric:

 Ampang guideline

https://myhow.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/hoguidepeds1.pdf

Physical examination:

MRCPH website

https://mrcpch.paediatrics.co.uk/

Medications

Frank Shan book

**highly recommend to get the physical copy, as some alignment in the ebook is not as accurate. 

Things to prepare:

• Pens
• Measuring tape
• Mini calculator (either those pocket size or the ones that you can hang on your landyard)
• Scissors
• Durapore

Notes to bring along

• Fluid requirements 
• Growth development
• Growth chart
• Normal readings of blood test
• Normal values for vital signs (RR, BP percentile) 
•  it is quite challenging and difficult to memorise the whole chart, easier to bring it around and refer when needed. 
• mini toy/ cute things 
• (to help kids to calm down before any procedures, eg: taking blood/ punctures)
• I have a mini duck with me most of the time, and i find it very useful in making the kids happy and cooperate. However later on I realise they just like anything that is in bright colour, not necessarily toys.  Even a cute plaster could make them feel so happy. 

Good Attitude

• kids are often affected by our mood/ emotions, so do make sure you are treating them with joy, patience and love.

* Always stay vigilant, observant and a good attitude helps you get through paediatric posting. 

You might enjoy it in the end too!