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  • Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Sexually_transmitted_infections_STIs/
    Many STIs are asymptomatic, but can cause serious complications STI screening and counselling about … (PID) If an asymptomatic adolescent requests an STI screen, the investigations undertaken will depend … drug use, sex work, body piercing, tattoos Past history of STIs and STI screening Assess: Risk …
  • Contraception
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Contraception/
    Investigations Baseline investigations are not usually required Consider STI screen if sexually active … Releases progestogen Prevents ovulation, thickens cervical mucus Insertion and removal with local …, that in addition to the above, thickens cervical mucus Effective for up to 5 years Over 99% effective Periods …
  • Congenital Torticollis
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Congenital_Torticollis/
    or posture, reduced range of motion of the cervical spine, SCM mass, and/or craniofacial asymmetry History … is present but not characteristic of SCM, ultrasound (US) may be helpful A cervical spine X-ray may detect … DL. Screening for hip dysplasia in congenital muscular torticollis: is physical exam enough? Journal …
  • Trauma - primary survey
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Major_paediatric_trauma_The_primary_survey/
    and there is haemodynamic compromise Activate the hospital massive transfusion protocol if appropriate Airway and cervical … intubation Cervical spine should be protected with manual in-line stabilisation until a soft foam collar … is applied, see Cervical spine assessment Breathing Assessment doctor: Look, Listen and Feel for: Work …
  • Altered conscious state
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Altered_conscious_state/
    migraine, psychiatric, arrhythmia Assessment Initial assessment and management Initial screening …, attend to ABCDE first, see Resuscitation If traumatic cause is possible, immobilise cervical spine …