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  • Haemophilia
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Haemophilia/
    not delay factor replacement If there is ongoing bleeding after adequate factor replacement, consider … Assessment History Elicit a detailed description of each type and mechanism of injury. Internal and joint … Bleeding Picture Severe  <1  Frequent bleed episodes are common; predominantly into joints & muscles …
  • von Willebrand disease
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    Assessment and investigation should not delay treatment such as factor replacement All children with von … and experience joint/muscle bleeding. See Haemophilia Assessment History Elicit a detailed description of site … Treatment such as clotting factor replacement should not be delayed by investigations Consider FBE …
  • Haemophilia Treatments
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    Australia Von Willebrand disease Clotting factor replacement Some haemophilia treatment products are stored … of a product before prescribing. More information here Haemophilia factor replacement products Product type … VIII (8) & factor IX (9) replacements for injuries Type of bleed Haemophilia A Haemophilia B Comment …
  • Patellar Dislocation - Emergency Department
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/fractures/Patellar_Dislocation_-_Emergency_Department/
    of the joint can also lead to recurrent dislocation. 4. What do they look like - clinically? Many patients … or in the joint in the other views. 6. What do they look like on X-ray? If the patella is dislocated it is obvious … and osteochondral lesion below lateral condyle in the joint.  The patella usually remains somewhat subluxated …
  • Cannabis withdrawal syndrome
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Cannabis_withdrawal_syndrome/
    (joint/bong/e-cigarette/cookies/gummies), timing of last use High risk of withdrawal if daily or almost … withdrawal (if concurrent nicotine dependence) Nicotine replacement therapy Combination of long-acting (patch … replacement therapy Tools for health professionals on Tobacco and smoking Nicotine Replacement Therapy …
  • Micronutrient deficiency
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    and joint pain, poor wound healing, fatigue, weight loss, gingival inflammation with gum bleeding, petechiae …,000 microg Low toxicity risk Repeat levels after treatment High dose oral replacement may … completed initial replacement should have management put in place to maintain sufficient nutrient intake …
  • Burns - acute management
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    ECG Treatment Acute fluid management in burns ≥10% TBSA The goal is optimal replacement of fluid … tissue De-roof blisters >5mm or if crossing joint with moist gauze or forceps and scissors. See blister …, genitalia, perineum or a major joint, even if <5% All inhalation/airway injuries Circumferential burn …