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  • Foreign body ingestion
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  • Foreign bodies inhaled
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  • Acute eye injury
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    advice and removal of: Embedded or metallic foreign bodies and avoid removing Large, deep, or central … eye and remove contact lenses if possible Stain eye and check for corneal abrasions or foreign body … A large corneal foreign body, or one that is difficult to remove If required to facilitate a complete …
  • Vulval and Vaginal Conditions
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    team when Diagnosis unclear Further management advice needed Removal of suspected foreign body … Pinworms Bacterial overgrowth Foreign body Sexually transmitted infections Vaginal foreign body Trauma … in children may be caused by Vaginal foreign body (toilet paper, small toys or money) Excoriation due …
  • Penetrating eye injury
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    on the lids may cause extrusion of ocular contents Do not attempt to remove a protruding foreign body from … Composition of any possible intraocular foreign body eg soil/dirt/metal Pain Decrease in vision Associated … discussion with ophthalmology, image the orbit (X-ray or CT) in cases where an intraocular foreign body …
  • Lacerations
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    should be anaesthetised first to allow more thorough cleaning. Foreign bodies must be removed. Grease can … are distressed Assessment Assess the laceration for: Contamination by dirt or foreign bodies Associated injuries … as it is non-absorbable (acts as foreign body) and may result in wound dehiscence For actively bleeding wounds, control …
  • Procedural sedation
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    Fracture reduction Dislocation reduction Larger burns dressings Foreign body removal Dressing changes … Simple burns dressings Foreign body removal Abscess incision and drainage Reduce movement Sedation … procedural sedation in these children: Airway Acute: severe obstructive airway disease, eg croup, foreign …
  • Wound dressings - acute traumatic wounds
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    body eg glass or metal   Consider ultrasound for puncture wounds with a radiolucent foreign body eg … of surrounding skin Presence of odour Investigations Consider X-ray for underlying fracture or radiopaque foreign … irritation Open or dry, consider paper tape support following suture removal 3-7 days Puncture wounds Keep …
  • Animal and human bites
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    will determine the most appropriate setting for this to occur Remove any foreign bodies (teeth, debris) Irrigate … or foreign body in wound Further imaging: seek senior advice Ultrasound: if suspected collection associated … fluid to remove all visible dirt and foreign material At least 250mL generally required Explore …
  • Cellulitis and other bacterial skin infections
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    source if identifiable — ie remove foreign body, drain abscess For ongoing management refer to flowchart … or human bite Deep structure involvement Foreign body Immunosuppression Lymphangitis MRSA infection …) if abscess, deep infection or foreign body suspected Treatment Manage sepsis if features present Manage …