Acute Asthma – the value of networks and running multi centre studies
This presentation will describe the development of two large networks in the UK to address these issues. A Children’s Acute Asthma Research Program is currently being established.
Research
Responding in a medical context to the effects of family violence on children
There is growing evidence of the health effects caused by family violence ranging from fatal (homicide, suicide, maternal mortality) to non-fatal (physical health, mental health, chronic conditions, reproductive health issues, and negative health behaviours). Negative impacts of family violence on children are wide ranging and profound.
Fluid solutions – improving the safety of intravenous fluids in children
Intravenous fluid are widely used in hospitalised children, however the evidence underpinning the choice of fluid for maintenance IV hydration has been lacking.