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Acute otitis media
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or glue ear, is fluid in the middle ear without signs and symptoms of infection, other than transient … and Torres Strait Islander children Parent information Ear Infections and Glue Ear Last Updated June 2021 … child ) Diagnosis requires acute onset and an abnormal ear examination with signs of middle ear …
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Persistent nasal discharge rhinosinusitis
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; Infection Viral Bacterial Streptococcal Pneumoniae Haemophilus Influenzae (non typeable) Moraxella …) Acute bacterial sinusitis This usually follows a viral infection. Mucosal inflammation and thick … secretions block the normal sinus drainage resulting in secondary bacterial infection. Symptoms Signs Nasal …
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Antimicrobial guidelines
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with the support of the Victorian Paediatric Clinical Network CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM / EYE Infection Likely … pneumococci 5 With shunt infection, post-neurosurgery, head trauma or CSF leak As for over 2 months of age … (usually 3-4 days) 10 days minimum total duration CARDIOVASCULAR Infection Likely organisms Initial …
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Primary immunodeficiencies
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yo) Chronic diarrhoea Four or more middle ear infections within one year Two or more serious sinus … management Most young children with recurrent minor infections do not have a PID Background Primary … of the immune system Lead to an increased risk of bacterial, fungal and/or viral infections In severe PIDs …
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Facial weakness and Bell's palsy
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and emotional distress Background Facial nerve palsy in children may be idiopathic or caused by infection … or no more than 1-2 days) Facial pain: usually mild pain in the face or behind the ear (common in Bell’s … sensitivity to sound) and altered taste (both uncommon in Bell’s palsy) Preceding viral infections or trauma …
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Cervical lymphadenopathy
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respiratory tract infection is the most common cause of cervical lymphadenopathy in children. These enlarged … noted elsewhere Features of deep tissue head and neck infection (eg trismus, muffled voice) Overseas …, fluctuant, discharging, Neck range of motion Lymphadenopathy at other sites Other focus of infection: scalp …
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Febrile child
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can be signs of serious bacterial infection (or other serious illness) The severity of illness cannot … in children are viral infections, however serious bacterial infections (SBIs) need to be considered The most … common SBIs found in children without a focus are urinary tract infections Other SBIs to consider …
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Lacerations
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) will improve wound outcomes (function, risk of infection, and cosmesis), as well as the child’s experience …, and ear lobes) require special care Causes (eg animal or human bites) which require consideration … space between each to allow drainage of fluid from the wound to avoid infection Keep dry for 72 hours …
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Altered conscious state
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injury and infection are the most common causes of paediatric coma The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS … Blunt, penetrating head injury, falls, concussion Infection Meningitis, encephalitis, sepsis, cerebral …, petrol, phenol Head and neck Scalp haematoma, ear/nasal bloody or clear discharge, otitis media …
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Nitrous Oxide - oxygen mix
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or trauma with pneuomocephalus, air embolus, decompression illness, bowel obstruction, middle ear disease … compromise: acute respiratory infection, history of difficult airway or airway obstruction Expansion of gas … severe illness, severe infection or extensive tissue damage Age <12 months. NB some paediatric centres …