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Nursing guidelines : Newborn bloodspot screening

Newborn bloodspot screening.. Newborn bloodspot screening (NBS) (formally known as newborn screening testing) commenced in Victoria in 1966, when screening was introduced for Phenylketonuria. Since then, screening has expanded to testing for

Guideline | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Neonatology;Pain

https://www.rch.org.au/rchcpg/hospital_clinical_guideline_index/newborn-bloodspot-screening/

Clinical Practice Guidelines : Antimicrobial guidelines

Antimicrobial guidelines. CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM / EYE. Infection. Likely organisms. Initial antimicrobials. 1. (maximum dose). Duration of treatment. 2. and other comments. Brain abscess. Often polymicrobial. S. milleri and other streptococci.

Guideline | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Nephrology;Neonatology;Allergy and Immunology;Trauma;Emergency Care;Infectious Diseases

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

Clinical Practice Guidelines : Fever and suspected or confirmed neutropenia

Fever and suspected or confirmed neutropenia. RCH only). Paediatric Injectable Guidelines. Background to condition. Fever and neutropenia is a common complication of the treatment of cancer. The risk of serious bacterial infection is related to the

Guideline | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Neonatology;Respiratory;Adolescent Health;Emergency Care;Infectious Diseases;Haematology and Oncology

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

Nursing guidelines : Safe sleeping

Safe sleeping. Note: This guideline is currently under review. Introduction. Infants are unable to control their sleeping environment. Providing a safe sleeping environment is the best way to reduce the risk of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy

Guideline | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Neonatology;Feeding and Nutrition;Respiratory;Adolescent Health

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

Nursing guidelines : Oxygen saturation SpO2 level targeting in neonates

Oxygen saturation SpO2 level targeting in neonates. Oxygen therapy is one of the most common therapies used in the neonate, especially in the preterm population. Supplemental oxygen has been shown to improve survival and neurodevelopmental outcomes.

Guideline | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Nephrology;Neonatology;Pain;Cardiology;Gastroenterology and Hepatology;Respiratory;Emergency Care

https://www.rch.org.au/rchcpg/hospital_clinical_guideline_index/Oxygen_Saturation_SpO2_Level_Targeting_Premature_Neonates/

Nursing guidelines : Skin to skin care for the newborn

Skin to skin care for the newborn. Skin-to-skin (STS, also known as kangaroo care) is the practice of holding an infant, naked (except for a nappy and hat), in an upright position against the bare parents’ chest. Skin-to-skin care is widely

Guideline | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Neonatology;Respiratory

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

Clinical Practice Guidelines : Acceptable ranges for physiological variables

Acceptable ranges for physiological variables. PIC Endorsed. The table below provides acceptable ranges for systolic BP, heart rate and respiratory rate for unwell children. Patterns of change in physiological variables are as important, as the

PIC endorsed | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Nephrology;Neonatology;Emergency Care

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

Clinical Practice Guidelines : Antimicrobial guidelines

Antimicrobial guidelines. CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM / EYE. Infection. Likely organisms. Initial antimicrobials. 1. (maximum dose). Duration of treatment. 2. and other comments. Brain abscess. Often polymicrobial. S. milleri and other streptococci.

Guideline | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Nephrology;Neonatology;Allergy and Immunology;Trauma;Emergency Care;Infectious Diseases

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

Nursing guidelines : Bronchiolitis ward management

Bronchiolitis ward management. Introduction. Bronchiolitis is an acute viral infection of the lower respiratory tract (LRTI). It generally affects children less than 12 months of age and it is the most frequent cause of hospitalization in infants

Guideline | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Neonatology;Pain;Gastroenterology and Hepatology;Feeding and Nutrition;Respiratory;Infectious Diseases;Intensive Care

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

Nursing guidelines : Sucrose (oral) for procedural pain management in infants

Sucrose (oral) for procedural pain management in infants. Introduction. Oral sucrose is a safe and effective mild analgesic which is effective in decreasing short-term pain and distress during minor procedures. Small amounts of sweet solutions

Guideline | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Neonatology;Pain;Feeding and Nutrition;Intensive Care

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