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Clinical Practice Guidelines : Burns - acute management

Burns - acute management. PIC Endorsed. Burn injuries should be managed as a trauma case with prioritisation of appropriate burns first aid. Accurate total body surface area (TBSA) estimation is essential for fluid resuscitation decision making.

Guideline, PIC Endorsed | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

https://www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Burns/

Kids Health Info : Asthma

This page is available in 16 community languages. Please note: the information on these translated pages is not an exact translation of this page. Key points. Asthma is a common condition that affects the lungs and airways. It causes the muscles

Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Asthma/

Nursing guidelines : Oxygen delivery

Oxygen delivery. The aim of this guideline is to describe indications and patient management for the use of oxygen therapy and its modes of delivery. The goal of oxygen delivery is to maintain targeted SpO. 2. levels in children through the

Guideline | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

https://www.rch.org.au/rchcpg/hospital_clinical_guideline_index/Oxygen_delivery/

Clinical Practice Guidelines : Intravenous fluids

Intravenous fluids. PIC Endorsed. This guideline is for children. Follow specialised fluid guidance for:. Severe electrolyte abnormalities, includingand pyloric stenosis. Cardiac, liver and renal impairment. Inborn errors of metabolism (known or

Guideline, PIC Endorsed | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

https://www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Intravenous_fluids/

Kids Health Info : Urine samples

Urine samples. Urine samples need to be collected for urine tests. Urine tests may be done for a number of reasons, and they are the only way to know for sure if your child has a urinary tract infection (UTI). If the reason for the urine test is to

Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Urine_samples/

Nursing guidelines : Nursing assessment

Nursing assessment. Introduction. Assessment is a key component of nursing practice, required for planning and provision of patient and family centered care. The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) in the national competency standard

Guideline | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

https://www.rch.org.au/rchcpg/hospital_clinical_guideline_index/Nursing_assessment/

Clinical Practice Guidelines : Meningitis and encephalitis

Meningitis and encephalitis. PIC Endorsed. Making a clinical distinction between meningitis and encephalitis can be difficult, but is important, as the common causative pathogens differ. If there is any doubt, initial empiric management should cover

Guideline, PIC Endorsed | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

https://www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Meningitis_encephalitis/

Kids Health Info : Asthma – videos

Asthma – videos. The videos on this page will help you better understand and manage your child's asthma. If your child shows signs of severe asthma (struggling to breathe, deep sucking movements at their throat or chest), call an ambulance

Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/asthma-videos/

Nursing guidelines : Procedure Management Guideline

Procedure Management Guideline. Note: This guideline is currently under review. Introduction. Paediatric patients in hospital may experience many different medical procedures (i.e. having observations conducted, blood taking etc). It is our

Guideline | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

https://www.rch.org.au/rchcpg/hospital_clinical_guideline_index/Procedure_Management_Guideline/

Clinical Practice Guidelines : Child abuse

Child abuse. PIC Endorsed. See Additional Resources. Discuss all concerns about possible child abuse with a senior clinician. Report all suspected cases in accordance with mandatory reporting obligations. Child abuse is a possible cause for many

Guideline, PIC Endorsed | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

https://www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Child_abuse/