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Kids Health Information : Eczema
Eczema. This fact sheet is available in the following languages:and Vietnamese. Eczema is a common skin condition that usually begins before your child is one year old. The affected skin is dry, red and itchy. Sometimes these areas of skin can
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Allergy and Immunology
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Clinical Guidelines (Nursing) : Procedure Management Guideline
Procedure Management Guideline. Introduction. Paediatric patients in hospital may experience many different medical procedures (i.e. having observations conducted, blood taking etc). It is our responsibility as healthcare professionals to ensure
Guideline | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Mental Health;Pain;Surgery and Anaesthetics;Respiratory;Emergency Care;Child Development and Behaviour;Haematology and Oncology
https://www.rch.org.au/rchcpg/hospital_clinical_guideline_index/Procedure_Management_Guideline/
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Clinical Practice Guidelines : Burns - Acute Management
Burns - Acute Management. PIC Endorsed. Burns - Post Acute Care and Dressings. Burn injuries should be managed as a Trauma case requiring primary and secondary survey. Accurate Total Body Surface Area (TBSA) estimation is essential for fluid
PIC Endorsed | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Pain;Ophthalmology;Surgery and Anaesthetics;Respiratory;Trauma;Emergency Care;Intensive Care
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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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Clinical Guidelines (Nursing) : Neonatal Pain Assessment
Neonatal Pain Assessment. How to complete the mPAT Score. Frequency of Pain Assessment. Interpreting the mPAT Score. Nursing Comfort Measures. Documentation. Special Considerations when Completing the mPAT Score. Introduction. Neonates frequently
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 : Intravenous fluids
Intravenous fluids. PIC Endorsed. IV fluids - for children beyond the newborn period. Follow specialised fluid guidance for:. including burns. Severe electrolyte abnormalities, includingandCardiac, liver and renal impairment. Inborn errors of
PIC Endorsed | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Neonatology;Gastroenterology and Hepatology;Emergency Care;Intensive Care
https://www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Intravenous_fluids/
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Kids Health Information : Fact sheets
Our fact sheets have been developed for parents and adolescents, and cover pertinent topics about medical conditions and the services available at The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) Melbourne. Kids Health Info fact sheets are useful for:. Learning
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Nephrology;Mental Health;Urology;Pain;Genetics;Ophthalmology;Gastroenterology and Hepatology;Surgery and Anaesthetics;Allergy and Immunology;Respiratory;Adolescent Health;Trauma;Orthopaedics;Neurology;Emergency Care;Infectious Diseases;Child
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Clinical Guidelines (Nursing) : Neurovascular observations
Neurovascular observations. Delays in recognising neurovascular compromise can lead to permanent deficit, loss of limb and even death, therefore, assessment of neurovascular status is essential for the early recognition of neurovascular
Guideline | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Pain;Cardiology;Surgery and Anaesthetics;Emergency Care
https://www.rch.org.au/rchcpg/hospital_clinical_guideline_index/Neurovascular_observations/
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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 : Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis. An infection of the tonsils is called tonsillitis. Tonsils are glands at the back of the throat. Tonsils are part of the immune system and help to fight germs in the mouth. It is common for tonsils to get infected by viruses or bacteria
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Ear, Nose and Throat;Pain;Infectious Diseases