Paediatric Resource Hub

Kids Health Information : Sepsis

Sepsis. Sepsis is when your child's immune system causes widespread inflammation in response to a serious infection. Children have many infections every year and most do not cause sepsis however any infection can cause sepsis if it is severe enough.

Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Neonatology;Emergency Care

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

Kids Health Information : Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). 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

Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Neonatology

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

Kids Health Information : G6PD deficiency

G6PD deficiency. G6PD deficiency is a genetic disorder in which the body doesn’t have enough of an enzyme (chemical) called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD). G6PD is important in protecting red blood cells. The lack of G6PD can lead to red

Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Neonatology;Gastroenterology and Hepatology;Haematology and Oncology

https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/G6PD_deficiency/

Kids Health Information : Cleft palate submucous cleft

Cleft palate submucous cleft. Give paracetamol and codeine as required for pain. Avoid aspirin. Tender loving care is recommended. Cuddle and talk to your child often. Offer frequent small feedings. Fluids and soft diet only for three weeks. Your

Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Neonatology;Ear, Nose and Throat;Pain;Ophthalmology;Surgery and Anaesthetics

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

Kids Health Information : Cerebral palsy

Cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy (seh-reh-brul pauls-ee) is a term used to describe a condition where a person has difficulties with making and/or controlling their body movements. This difficulty is the result of damage to the brain areas that

Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Neonatology;Orthopaedics

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

Kids Health Information : Skincare for babies

Skincare for babies. Infant skin is still developing in the first few months of life. The skin is thinner, more fragile and more sensitive. It is also less resistant to bacteria, irritants and allergens that may penetrate the skin and cause

Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Neonatology

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

Kids Health Information : Cleft lip and cleft palate

Cleft lip and cleft palate. Cleft lip and cleft palate describe an abnormal gap in either the upper lip or the roof of the mouth (the palate). It occurs when some parts of the mouth fail to join together during early pregnancy. The lip and palate

Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Neonatology;Ear, Nose and Throat;Surgery and Anaesthetics;Child Development and Behaviour

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

Kids Health Information : Cleft lip and cleft palate

Cleft lip and cleft palate. Cleft lip and cleft palate describe an abnormal gap in either the upper lip or the roof of the mouth (the palate). It occurs when some parts of the mouth fail to join together during early pregnancy. The lip and palate

Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Neonatology;Ear, Nose and Throat;Surgery and Anaesthetics;Child Development and Behaviour

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

Nursing guidelines : Environmental humidity for premature neonates

Environmental humidity for premature neonates. Infants born at <30 weeks gestation have an immature epidermis and stratum corneum and are at an increased risk of transepidermal water loss (TEWL). The use of environmental humidity assists to reduce

Guideline | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Neonatology

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

Kids Health Information : Pierre Robin sequence (PRS)

Pierre Robin sequence (PRS). Pierre Robin (Pee-air Roe-bahn) sequence, also called Pierre Robin syndrome, or PRS, is a condition where babies are born with a small lower jaw, have difficulties breathing (airway obstruction) and often (but not always

Patient fact sheet | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Neonatology;Ear, Nose and Throat;Feeding and Nutrition;Respiratory

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