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Cannabis withdrawal syndrome
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daily use over several months Polysubstance use, including tobacco (nicotine), alcohol, stimulants (ice … Headspace For families/carers: Cannabis use and young people - Alcohol and Drug Foundation Coping … in titrating sedating medications Concerns about young person’s safety due to drug and alcohol use Consider …
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Engaging with and assessing the adolescent patient
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and alcohol Vapes/e-cigarettes/cigarettes, alcohol and illicit drug use by friends, family and adolescent … who engage with young people affected by alcohol and other drug use ADIS: 24-hour Alcohol and Drug … for young people experiencing significant problems with alcohol and/or drug use YoDAA : Victoria's Youth …
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Head injury
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Neurodevelopmental disorders Drug or alcohol intoxication If no other risk factors are present, structured … and Services Patients and Families Research Home About News Careers Support us Contact SharePoint Intranet … observation Children with suspected drug or alcohol intoxication may be more difficult to assess – assume …
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Hypoglycaemia
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(fructose intolerance) Protein (amino acid or organic acid disorders) Toxin ingestion eg alcohol, oral … and Services Patients and Families Research Home About News Careers Support us Contact SharePoint Intranet … Adolescent Insulinoma, adrenal insufficiency, eating disorder All ages Complication of diabetes mellitus (see …
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Vomiting
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, polydipsia DKA Toxidromes, possible toxin ingestion, drug use Poisoning Alcohol Cannabis hyperemesis Neonate … and Services Patients and Families Research Home About News Careers Support us Contact SharePoint Intranet … always be considered Ondansetron can be used for symptomatic relief; however, cessation of vomiting does …
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Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors SSRIs poisoning
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Careers Support us Contact SharePoint Intranet Donate Search Clinical Practice Guidelines Toggle section … a benign course. SSRIs are commonly used in the treatment of depression, anxiety and obsessive compulsive … disorder in both children and adults. Patients requiring assessment All children and young people …
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Lumbar puncture
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and Services Patients and Families Research Home About News Careers Support us Contact SharePoint Intranet … and potential complications. The parent LP information sheet is useful when talking to parents about … disorders, eg idiopathic intracranial hypertension Contraindications Absolute GCS <8 or deteriorating …
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Acute behavioural disturbance: Acute management
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Support us Contact SharePoint Intranet Donate Search Clinical Practice Guidelines Toggle section …; emphasise the child's safety and use existing behaviour or communication plans where appropriate Consider … used to facilitate rapidly effective pharmacological treatment by appropriately trained staff …