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Clinical Practice Guidelines : Acute asthma
Acute asthma. PIC Endorsed. If unsure if anaphylaxis or asthma, treat as anaphylaxis. Treatment of both is critical. Children <12 months of age presenting with wheeze are likely to have bronchiolitis. Preschoolers should only be given steroids for
PIC Endorsed | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Allergy and Immunology;Respiratory;Emergency Care;Infectious Diseases;Intensive Care
https://www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Acute_asthma/
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Kids Health Information : Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis. This fact sheet is available in the following languages:andConjunctivitis is a common eye infection, especially among children under five. It is an inflammation (swelling and redness) of the conjunctiva, which is the clear membrane
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Ophthalmology;Allergy and Immunology;Infectious Diseases
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Clinical Practice Guidelines : Hyperkalaemia
Hyperkalaemia. Hyperkalaemia: serum K+ >5.5 mEq/L, (N range = 3.5-5.0 mEq/L), or >6.0 mEq/L in neonates. Hyperkalaemia is potentially life threatening, and can result in cardiac arrhythmias and sudden death. Hyperkalaemia as an artefact of
Guideline | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Nephrology;Genetics;Cardiology;Emergency Care;Intensive Care
https://www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Hyperkalaemia/
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Kids Health Information : Intrathecal baclofen
Intrathecal baclofen. Intrathecal baclofen (intra-thee-cal back-lo-fen) is a treatment used for children who have conditions that cause spasticity and dystonia, which means that their muscles are tighter than they should be. Baclofen is a medicine
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Emergency Care
https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Intrathecal_baclofen/
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Clinical Practice Guidelines : Dehydration
Dehydration. PIC Endorsed. Weight loss is the best measure of dehydration. Clinicals signs can help estimate the severity of dehydration but are often imprecise. If a child is haemodynamically unstable (ie in shock), prompt fluid resuscitation with
PIC Endorsed | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Neonatology;Feeding and Nutrition;Respiratory;Emergency Care
https://www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Dehydration/
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Kids Health Information : Dental care
Dental care. Dental disease, including tooth decay, can impact nutrition, growth, and development in children, and can negatively influence a child’s quality of life. Children who have dental disease often continue to have poor oral health as
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Emergency Care
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Clinical Practice Guidelines : Intranasal fentanyl
Intranasal fentanyl. RCH only). Initial analgesia for children aged 1 year and older, in moderate to severe pain, with. Fractures and dislocations. Burns. Major lacerations. Painful procedures under nitrous oxide. Known fentanyl hypersensitivity.
Guideline | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Pain;Surgery and Anaesthetics
https://www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Intranasal_fentanyl/
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Kids Health Information : Plaster cast care
Plaster cast care. If your child has been given a plaster cast, it is important to care for the cast correctly. The role of a plaster cast is to:. keep the arm/leg in a certain position, or. protect the area that has been operated on while it heals.
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Emergency Care
https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Plaster_cast_care/
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Clinical Practice Guidelines : Petechiae and purpura
Petechiae and purpura. PIC Endorsed. The majority of children with petechiae do not have a serious bacterial infection or meningococcal disease, and often will not have a specific cause identified. Seriously unwell children with petechiae/purpura
PIC Endorsed | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Neonatology;Infectious Diseases
https://www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Fever_and_Petechiae_Purpura/
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Kids Health Information : Influenza (the flu)
Influenza (the flu). Influenza, commonly called the flu, is an infection caused by a strain (version) of the influenza virus. It mainly affects the nose, throat and lungs, although it can involve other parts of the body. In healthy children it is
Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Pain;Respiratory;Infectious Diseases
https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Influenza_the_flu/