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Paeds Cardio Exam

ExaminationPaediatricsF&CYear 4

Last appeared: 2026-01-26 (1 occurrence)

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🚀 HOW TO APPROACH

1. Opening

  • Introduce yourself
  • Confirm patient identity
  • Explain purpose
  • Gain consent

    • 2. Core Structure

    🧠 (Tailor this depending on station type)

    History stations:

  • Presenting complaint
  • History of presenting complaint
  • ICE
  • Relevant PMHx / DHx / FHx / SHx
  • Systems review
  • Summarise

    • Examination stations:

  • General inspection
  • Targeted examination steps
  • Key positives/negatives
  • Thank patient + offer to help them sit up

    • Communication stations:

  • Acknowledge concern
  • Explore understanding
  • Explain clearly (chunk & check)
  • Address concerns
  • Safety net

    • Data interpretation:

  • Identify what you’re given
  • Describe findings systematically
  • Interpret
  • Give differential
  • Suggest next steps

    • 3. Closing

  • Summarise findings
  • Offer questions
  • Safety net / next steps

    • 🔴 RED FLAGS / MUST NOT MISS

  • Bullet points
  • What gets you failed if missed

    • ❌ COMMON PITFALLS

  • Missing ICE
  • Poor structure
  • No safety net
  • Not answering the actual question
    • 🧪 MOCK STATION

    Sitting History

    Paeds Cardio Exam2026-01-26