paediatrics Flashcards
what are GDC expectations of registrants in managing cases of acute or neglect in children and vulnerable adults - 3
be aware of procedures involved in raising concerns about abuse or neglect
know who to contact for further advice
know how to refer to appropriate authority
what is safeguarding
Measures taken to minimise the risks of harm to children.
what is child protection
Activity undertaken to protect specific children who are suffering, or are at risk of suffering, significant harm
who are children in need
those requiring additional support or services to reach full potential
what is child abuse and neglect
anything which those entrusted with care of children do or fail to do which damages the child’s prospect of safe and healthy development
child protection legislation in Scotland
GIRFEC
national guidance for CP in Scotland 2014
children and young people act 2014
according to the CYPA 2014, when can information be shared
when safety is at risk
when benefit of sharing outweighs the public/individuals interest of keeping confidential
get consent when possible/safe to
what is the UN convection on the rights of child based on
needs of child
e.g.
right to be protected from harm
right to a good start in life
right to feel and be secure
big 3 contributing factors of child abuse
drugs and alcohol misuse
domestic violence
mental illness
how can a child contribute to child abuse
crying
soiling
unwanted pregnancy - forced sex
wrong gender
5 categories of child abuse
physical
emotional
neglect
sexual
non-organic - failure to thrive
what makes a child vulnerable- 3
under 5
irregular attender - repeatedly DNA, return in pain
medical problems and disabilities
in Scotland how many children are killed by parent/substitute
10 PER YEAR
how many children die in the UK as a result of child abuse and neglect
1-2 per week
what is the meaning of neglect
repeatedly failing to meet a Childs basic needs
what are a Childs needs
nutrition
warmth, clothing, shelter
hygiene and health care
stimulation and education
affection
what are the effects of neglect on a Childs needs
failure to thrive - short stature
inappropriate clothing - cold or sunburn
dirty - fingernails, head lice, dental caries
developmental delay
withdrawn or attention seeking
why does neglect of neglect occur
neglect is less incident focused
what are the long term effects of adults who are neglected as children?
greater incidence. of arrest, suicide, depression, diabetes and heart disease
define dental neglect
persistent failure to meet a Childs basic oral health needs
likely to result in serious impairment of a Childs oral/general health and
3 reasons other than neglect for obvious dental caries in children
inequalities in dental treatment access
individual susceptibility
inequalities in dental health - poverty
what is the effect of severe dental neglect on pt
toothache
disturbed sleep
absence from school
difficulty eating
risks associated with dental disease in child
bullying
antibiotic resistance
repeated GA
severe infection
after dental problems have been pointed out to parent/substitute, what indicates wilful dental neglect
irregular attendance
repeated FTA or late cancellations
returning in pain repeatedly
failure to complete treatment
repeated GA extraction
indicators of dental neglect
obvious dental disease
delayed presentation
practical care offered, child hasn’t returned
3 stages of managing dental neglect
preventative dental team management
preventative multi-agency management
child protection referral
what is involved in stage 1 of managing dental neglect - preventative dental team management
raise concerns with parents
offer support
set targets
record and monitor
what is involved in stage 2 of managing dental neglect - multi agency management
lease with other professions to see if concerns shared
agree joint plan of action
letter to HV if child <5 who fail appointments or don’t respond
what is involved in stage 3 of managing dental neglect - CP referral
referral to social services
telephone followed up by writing
types of physical abuse
over chastisement
acute /compassionate - shaking - remorse
chronic/pathological - no remorse
what percentage of head injuries in first year are non-accidental
95%
what percentage of body injuries on a 5 year old in A&E are non-accidental
10%
what percentage of childhood burns are non-accidental
10-12%
what percentage of head and neck injuries in abuse cases are non-accidental
60%
areas on body of non-accidental injuries
ears
triangle of safety - ears side of neck and face and shoulder
soft tissues of cheeks
forearms - raised to protect
chest and abdomen
inner arms
where are common areas on body accidentally injured
bony prominences - knees, shins, elbows
nose, palms, chin, forehead
match history
which of the following does not raise your concerns of an injury
a. injuries to both sides
b.injuries to soft tissues
c.injuries to bony prominences
d.injuries that don’t fit presentation
c. injuries to bony prominences
the rest all elevate concerns
orofacial signs of physical abuse
abrasions and lacerations
neck - choke marks
hair pulling
bruising of face and ears - different stages of healing, punch, slap and grip marks
intra oral signs on physical abuse
bruises
tooth trauma
renal injury
contusions
medical conditions that may be mistaken for trauma
impetigo - cig burns
birth marks or coagulation problems - bruises
facial infection - trauma
what does the SHANARRI model stand for in wellbeing of children
safe
healthy
achieving
nurtured
active
respected
responsible
included
what may heighten your suspicions of abuse
delay seeking help
story vague and varies
story not compatible with inject
parents mood and behaviour abnormal
Childs interaction with parent abnormal
why is a dentist role so important in preventing death of a child by abuse
we may be the first person to notice signs of abuse in children and can get the child out of danger
contribute vital information to save child
which of the following is a dentist not required to do with child abuse
a diagnose
b observe
c record
d communicate
e refer for assessment
a diagnose
what orders can be implemented if a child is in immediate danger after a referral
child protection order
exclusion order
child assessment order
removal of police or authority of a judicial officer
3 pharmacological behaviour management techniques
inhalation sedation NO2
sedation with midazolam
GA
who are pre cooperative patients
very young children - communication can’t be established
who are children who lack co-operative ability
specific intellectual and LD
what percentage of communication is non-verbal
55%
what percentage of communication is words alone
7%
define dental anxiety
reaction to unknown fear
define dental fear
reaction to known fear
fight - flight - freeze
define dental phobia
same as dental fear - reaction to known fear
but much stronger response
physiological and somatic sensations of dental fear and anxiety
breathlessness
perspiration
palpitations
unease feeling
cognitive features of dental fear and anxiety
hypervigilant
interference with concentration
catastrophising
behavioral reactions of pt with dental fear and anxiety
avoidance of treatments and appointments
aggression
escape situations
factors affecting child and adolescent anxiety - 3
PMH -ve experience
PDH - adverse previous experience
parental anxiety
parental presence
dental staff behaviour
how can you measure dental fear and anxiety
MCSADf
modified child dental anxiety scale - faces
non-pharmacological BMT - 5
preparatory info - e.g. welcome letters
voice control - young children respond to tone
tell show do
enhanced control - stop signals
describe tell show do technique
tell - age appropriate procedure explanation
show - demonstrate procedure
do - perform procedure with minimal delay
describe enhanced control BMT technique and 3 examples
allows patient to have control over dentist
stop and go signals
ask patient which tooth they want to start with
structured time
aspects of non-verbal communication used to reduce anxiety
happy smiling team
eye contact
gentle pats on shoulder
non-pharmacological BMT - 5
distraction
tell show do
enhanced control - stop signals
give an example of a procedure desensitisation would be suitable for in an anxious patient
LA
example of topical anaesthetic
5% lidocaine
18-20% benzocaine - not for children under 2
non-pharmacological pain control techniques
relaxation
distraction
systematic desensitisation
max dose of lidocaine 2%
1x2.2ml per 10kg if body weight if fit and well
max dose of articaine 4%
0.8x2.2ml cartridge per 10kg of patient