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Clinical Practice Guidelines : Epistaxis
Epistaxis. Usually due to minor trauma or friable nasal mucosa. Try simple measures to stop bleeding first. Effective resuscitation is vital if circulation is compromised. Seek early ENT opinion if bleeding is severe or difficult to stop. Epistaxis
Guideline | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Ear, Nose and Throat;Surgery and Anaesthetics;Respiratory;Emergency Care
https://www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Epistaxis/
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Kids Health Information : Brachial plexus palsy or Erb’s palsy
Brachial plexus palsy or Erb’s palsy. The brachial (brake-ee-al) plexus is a large network of nerves running from the neck to the arm. These nerves provide movement and feeling to the arm and hand. Brachial plexus palsy is weakness or paralysis in
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Ophthalmology;Surgery and Anaesthetics;Emergency Care
https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Brachial_plexus_palsy/
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Kids Health Information : Inguinal hernia
Inguinal hernia. A hernia happens when part of an internal organ (usually the bowel) pushes through a weak spot in the muscles covering the abdomen (tummy). Hernias show up as a lump or bulge under the skin. An inguinal (in-gwin-al) hernia is a
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Urology;Ophthalmology;Surgery and Anaesthetics
https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Inguinal_hernia/
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Kids Health Information : Impetigo (school sores)
Impetigo (school sores). Impetigo (im-pet-eye-go) is an infection of the skin caused by bacteria. It is often called school sores because it is common among school children. Impetigo causes sores on the skin, which are usually itchy. The sores may
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Infectious Diseases
https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Impetigo_school_sores/
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Kids Health Information : Kabuki syndrome
Kabuki syndrome. Kabuki syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that occurs in around one in 32,000 births. It was first described in 1981 by scientists Norio Niikawa and Yoshikazu Kuroki who observed several children with similar characteristics.
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Neurology
https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Kabuki_syndrome/
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Kids Health Information : Midline
Midline. What is a midline? A midline is a thin tube that is inserted into a vein in the arm. One end of the midline can be seen on the outside of your child’s body, with the other end sitting in a vein in the arm. Why does my child need a midline
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Emergency Care
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Kids Health Information : Safety: Sun protection
Safety: Sun protection. Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, with two in three Australians developing some form of skin cancer before age 70. This makes sun protection very important for all Australians. Ultraviolet (UV
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Ophthalmology;Haematology and Oncology
https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Safety_Sun_protection/
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Kids Health Information : Scabies
Scabies. Scabies is a very itchy rash caused by a small, eight-legged mite called Sarcoptes scabiei, which burrows into the skin. Scabies is usually spread by close, prolonged skin-to-skin contact (e.g. holding hands), and is common in school-aged
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Allergy and Immunology
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Clinical Practice Guidelines : Vulval and Vaginal Conditions
Vulval and Vaginal Conditions. PIC Endorsed. Vulvovaginitis is common and will usually resolve with simple measures. Pinworms should be considered when pre-pubertal children present with distressing nocturnal vaginal or perineal pain and/or itch.
PIC endorsed | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Urology;Pain;Emergency Care
https://www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Vulval_and_Vaginal_Conditions/
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Clinical Practice Guidelines : Iron deficiency
Iron deficiency. PIC Endorsed. Serum ferritin is the most useful screening test for assessing iron stores. A reduced serum ferritin (<20 μg/L) indicates borderline/low iron stores. For most children, iron deficiency with or without anaemia can be
PIC endorsed | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Ophthalmology;Gastroenterology and Hepatology;Surgery and Anaesthetics;Feeding and Nutrition;Haematology and Oncology
https://www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/iron_deficiency/
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