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Nasogastric Fluids
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Assessment of hydration status at least daily is required to titrate nasogastric fluid requirements Repeated …/cg84/evidence>. Oakley, E et al, 2013, ‘Nasogastric hydration versus intravenous hydration for infants …Nasogastric Fluids …
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HSV Gingivostomatitis
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hydration and analgesia Aciclovir should be administered in children who are immunocompromised Background …) Assess hydration See dehydration Differential Diagnosis Hand foot and mouth disease Facial eczema … is mainly supportive (analgesia and hydration) Analgesia Pain relief options include; Simple oral analgesia …
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Bronchiolitis
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feeds are continued When non-oral hydration is required, nasogastric (NG) hydration is the route … is a clinical diagnosis. Investigations are not indicated The goal of management is to maintain hydration … monitoring if clinically deteriorating Hydration/nutrition Children are often more settled if comfort oral …
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Gastroenteritis
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See also Nasogastric fluids Vomiting IV fluids Dehydration Key points In a child with red flag … not require investigations, including stool testing Whenever possible, the enteral route (oral or nasogastric … and monitoring of hydration Failure of initial management should prompt reconsideration of the diagnosis …
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Diabetes insipidus
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to water. Never restrict fluid intake Urine output may not reflect hydration status Close monitoring … desmopressin which can rapidly lead to fluid overload and life-threatening hyponatraemia Central DI: hydration … Perform hydration assessment If IV fluids are required, use sodium chloride 0.9% with glucose 5% (avoid …
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Neonatal intravenous fluids
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of fluid administration is to maintain hydration and achieve biochemical balance, particularly to avoid … appearance and hydration status Signs of fluid overload – eg periorbital, genital, sacral or peripheral … tract losses via nasogastric tube or stoma of more than 20 mL/kg/day should be replaced mL for mL …
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Dehydration
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enterally (orally or via nasogastric route), unless severe dehydration or shock Background Dehydration can … Assess hydration level based on a combination of signs (see Assessment of severity table below) Children …
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Constipation
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hydration. These solutions provide no net fluid input and there is a risk of dehydration. For older children … who refuse a nasogastric tube or prefer oral treatment, fixed dose sodium picosulphate preparations … adequate hydration to reduce the risk of dehydration and electrolyte disturbance (over 1 L recommended …
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Influenza
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or throat swab or nasopharyngeal aspirate) Treatment Supportive care eg hydration and/or respiratory support … virus replication Oseltamivir is usually first line therapy (oral or nasogastric) Treatment may have …
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Abdominal pain - acute
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of comfort Vital signs, hydration Abdomen Inspect for distension, herniae, bruising Palpate for focal vs … diagnoses requiring surgical or gynaecological management Consider a nasogastric tube if bowel obstruction …