Archive: Paediatrics (Children's Services)

How to obtain Urine samples from your child or baby This leaflet explains how to obtain a urine sample from your baby or child. There are different reasons why...

Before your child’s appointment What can I expect from my child’s appointment? Your child would have been referred by your GP or another consultant. Our aim is to understand...

This information leaflet is for parents of children who have had a urinary tract infection. It explains why it is important to investigate your child with these tests. Who...

Introduction This leaflet aims to give information to parents and carers of Children/Young  People who are required to fast before an operation/procedure which may require a general anaesthetic or...

Skin Prick Testing As part of your child’s appointment the doctor, nurse or dietitian may request a skin prick test (SPT). This leaflet explains what this test involves and...

Information for parents and carers Food challenges are tests that are performed in hospital to see if your child is allergic to or able to tolerate a particular food....

What is Whooping Cough? Whooping Cough is caused by a bacteria (Bordetella Pertussis) which gives your child a very bad cough. This cough can become so bad that it...

What is viral induced wheeze? Viral induced wheeze is when the tubes carrying air to the lungs (airways) become irritated and inflamed by a cold virus. This causes the...

What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)? It is an infection of some part of the urinary tract, (meaning a water infection or kidney infection). See the diagram below...

You treat a blood glucose level of 3.9 mmol/l or below as a hypo. Low blood glucose might happen because: • A meal or snack is missed or delayed...