Paediatric Resource Hub

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

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

Kids Health Information : Bedwetting - videos

Bedwetting - videos. Disclaimer. This information is intended to support, not replace, discussion with your doctor or healthcare professionals. The authors of these consumer health information handouts have made a considerable effort to ensure the

Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Bedwetting_-_videos/

Kids Health Information : Dental care – video

Dental care – video. It is important children are in the habit of looking after and brushing their teeth. To prevent tooth decay, your child’s teeth need to be cleaned twice a day from the time the first tooth pushes through the gum. This video

Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

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

Kids Health Information : 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

Infectious Diseases

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

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

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

Kids Health Information : Wrapping (swaddling) your baby safely – video

Wrapping (swaddling) your baby safely – video. Wrapping a baby's legs too tightly can cause problems with the normal growth and development of their hips, and has been linked to a condition called developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). This

Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

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

Kids Health Information : Transient synovitis (irritable hip)

Transient synovitis (irritable hip). Transient synovitis (sin-oh-vie-tis), commonly called irritable hip, is the most common cause of limping in children. It is due to inflammation (swelling) of the lining of the hip joint. In most cases of

Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Pain

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

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

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

Kids Health Information : Safety: Button batteries

Safety: Button batteries. Button batteries are powerful, coin-sized batteries that are used in many toys and household products (e.g. keys, remote controls, calculators, musical greeting cards, watches and kitchen scales). Button batteries are

Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Emergency Care

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

Kids Health Information : Fever in children

Fever in children. This page is available in the following community languages:. If you are concerned your child has COVID-19 please call the dedicated hotline on 1800 675 398 or visit Coronavirus (COVID-19) Victoria - Better Health Channel for

Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Pain;Infectious Diseases

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