Billy Poulden, Dr Judy Killen Introduction: Access to high quality paediatric general anaesthesia (GA) is fundamental to the provision of surgical services in rural areas. Paediatric anaesthesia is a core competency for ANZCA trainees. Skill maintenance requires regular paediatric case exposure, collaborative practice, simulation-based...

David J Hodge, Martin Newby, Harrison Hamblin, Dr Jonny Taitz & Dr Alexa Seal Introduction: Early detection of paediatric conditions such as coeliac disease, type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), obesity, and developmental delay is critical to ensuring timely intervention and optimal long-term outcomes. In...

Mr Oscar Mason1,  Dr Shannon Pike1, Dr Lucy Bindon1, A/Prof. John Preddy21. School of Clinical Medicine, University of New South Wales, Rural Clinical Campus, Wagga Wagga2. Associate Professor, University of New South Wales Introduction: There is a widespread failure to meet glycaemic targets in...

Timothy Hunt Background: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) is a condition with chronic complications such as retinopathy, nephropathy and neuropathy. Hyperglycaemia is a common risk factor for these complications, which can be monitored by HbA1c levels. Lifestyle changes such as regular exercise and a...

Chiara Lamond, Denise Chan, Timothy Schindler, John Smyth Aim: Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE) accounts for 23% of global neonatal deaths, however, early classification of its severity remains difficult within the critical six-hour window required for effective treatment with therapeutic hypothermia (TH). The study aims to...

Heidi Starr Background: Young people who smoke or drink alcohol are often viewed as making a conscious choice, with little recognition of the role that feelings of safety—or the lack thereof—may play in their behaviour. There is inadequate exploration and understanding of the relationship...

Emma Gorman, Jennifer Preddy, John Preddy, Head of Paediatrics, WWRRH, Wagga Wagga NSW Australia, Pooja Kashap, Paediatric Registrar, WWRRH, Wagga Wagga NSW Australia  Background Significant differences exist in the prevalence of developmental delay between Indigenous and non-Indigenous children. Many factors influence engagement of the...

Phillipa Harrison, William Duggan Aim This study aimed to explore the relationship between indicators of socioeconomic status (SES) and prescription of a paediatric Individualised Asthma Action Plan (IAAP), as well as compliance with that plan. Methods Between May and September 2017, parents/carers of children...