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  • Nitrous Oxide Misuse
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Nitrous_Oxide_Misuse/
    , Ferris JA. Nitrous oxide causes peripheral neuropathy in a dose dependent manner among recreational users … and maintenance of nervous system myelin sheaths Loss of methionine leads to demyelination in the peripheral and … in the treatment of nitrous-oxide-induced neuropathy and myeloneuropathy. J Neurol. 1992;239(7):401-403. doi:10 …
  • Micronutrient deficiency
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Micronutrient_deficiency/
    ) Fatigue, irritability, apathy, nausea, abdominal discomfort Dry beriberi (symmetric peripheral neuropathy …, involuntary movements, peripheral neuropathy Glossitis, oral ulcers Skin changes eg hyperpigmentation … Malabsorption   Copper Anaemia Peripheral neuropathy  Prolonged total parenteral nutrition Malabsorption Iodine …
  • Peripheral extravasation injuries: Initial management and washout procedure
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    Peripheral extravasation injuries: Initial management and washout procedure …Clinical Practice Guidelines : Peripheral extravasation …   >   Clinical Practice Guidelines   >   Peripheral extravasation injuries: Initial management and washout …
  • Management of tetanus-prone wounds
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    , urticaria, peripheral neuropathy Consider transfer when Child requiring care beyond the comfort level …
  • Antifungal prophylaxis for children with cancer or undergoing haematopoietic stem cell transplant
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Antifungal_prophylaxis_for_children_with_cancer_or_undergoing_haematopoietic_stem_cell_transplant/
    to excess vinca alkaloid exposure. Cases of neurotoxicity (peripheral neuropathy, autonomic neuropathy … or worsening peripheral neurotoxicity have been reported with itraconazole and voriconazole. All azoles should …