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Kids Health Information : 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
Respiratory
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Nursing guidelines : Assisted thermoregulation
Assisted thermoregulation. Note: This guideline is currently under review. Introduction. The healthcare provider has a crucial role in preventing heat loss and providing a stable thermal environment for neonates and infants. The neutral thermal
Guideline | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Neonatology;Ophthalmology;Surgery and Anaesthetics;Feeding and Nutrition;Intensive Care
https://www.rch.org.au/rchcpg/hospital_clinical_guideline_index/Assisted_thermoregulation/
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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
PIC endorsed | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Trauma;Neurology;Emergency Care;Child Protection
https://www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Child_abuse/
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Kids Health Information : Cough
Cough. Cough is a very common problem for children. The most common cause of cough is a respiratory tract infection, such as a cold. Young children usually have six to 12 respiratory tract infections per year, usually caused by viruses.
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Respiratory;Infectious Diseases
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Nursing guidelines : Neonatal Pain Assessment
Neonatal Pain Assessment. Neonates frequently experience pain during their hospital admission as a result of diagnostic or therapeutic interventions or as a result of a disease process. They cannot verbalise their pain experience and depend on
Guideline | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Neonatology;Pain;Surgery and Anaesthetics;Neurology;Intensive Care
https://www.rch.org.au/rchcpg/hospital_clinical_guideline_index/Neonatal_Pain_Assessment/
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Clinical Practice Guidelines : Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis. PIC Endorsed. In a child with red flag features or a child with vomiting without diarrhoea, consider alternative diagnoses. Most children do not require investigations, including stool testing. Whenever possible, the enteral route
PIC endorsed | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Gastroenterology and Hepatology;Infectious Diseases
https://www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Gastroenteritis/
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Kids Health Information : Nappy rash
Nappy rash. The most common cause of nappy rash (sometimes called diaper dermatitis) in children is irritation. Constant moisture from urine (wee) and faeces (poo) and friction from materials (e.g. cloth and disposable nappies) cause damage to the
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
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Nursing guidelines : Intramuscular Injections
Intramuscular Injections. Introduction. A medication administered into a muscle is known as an intramuscular (IM) injection. The IM route allows for rapid absorption of specific medications. Choosing a muscle is dependent on the medication volume
Guideline | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Neonatology;Allergy and Immunology;Adolescent Health
https://www.rch.org.au/rchcpg/hospital_clinical_guideline_index/Intramuscular_Injections/
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Clinical Practice Guidelines : Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis. PIC Endorsed. Bronchiolitis is a clinical diagnosis. Investigations are not indicated. The goal of management is to maintain hydration and oxygenation. Medication beyond simple analgesia is not indicated. Infants with a history of
PIC endorsed | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Neonatology;Cardiology;Feeding and Nutrition;Respiratory;Emergency Care;Infectious Diseases
https://www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Bronchiolitis/
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Kids Health Information : Epilepsy
Epilepsy. Epilepsy is a brain disorder that leads to a person having repeated seizures (previously called fits). About one in 200 children has epilepsy. During seizures, there is abnormal excessive electrical activity in the brain, and this causes
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Neurology
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