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  • Procedural sedation
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Procedural_sedation/
    Procedural sedation …Clinical Practice Guidelines : Procedural sedation …   >   Health Professionals   >   Clinical Practice Guidelines   >   Procedural sedation In this section About …
  • Nitrous Oxide - oxygen mix
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    Nitrous Oxide - oxygen mix Nitrous Oxide - oxygen mix PIC Endorsed See also Ketamine use for procedural … sedation Procedural sedation Emergency Airway Management Acute Pain Management Communicating procedures … for short, potentially painful procedures due to its rapid onset and offset. Onset is within minutes …
  • Intravenous access - Peripheral
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Intravenous_access_Peripheral/
    See also Communicating procedures to children Minimising distress in healthcare setting Procedural …; appropriate preparation can minimise the distress caused It is important to justify the need for the procedure … or prolonged therapy is anticipated (see table below) Potential complications Unsuccessful procedure …
  • Autopsy Consent
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Autopsy_Consent/
    and skills to talk with the family about autopsy? You will need to know what procedures are involved … recent controversy regarding organ retention and other aspects of autopsy procedure, it has become clear … the extent of the examination and the fate of any organs removed during the procedure. After consultation …
  • Minimising distress in healthcare setting
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Minimising_distress_in_healthcare_setting/
    of distress/agitation Communicating procedures to children Procedural sedation Key points Ensure that every … techniques See Procedural sedation  Treatment Approach Strategies Parent or carer Keep the child with carer … procedures Secure, comfort or ‘hugging’ holds should be used to assist rather than restrain the child …
  • Hereditary angioedema (C1-esterase inhibitor deficiency)
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    /anaesthetics , ideally with fibre optic-guided intubation and surgical airway skills (see Emergency airway … C1-INH concentrate (Berinert® IV) Any age 1-6 hours prior to any medical, surgical or dental procedure 20 … Immunology advice) <30 minutes prior to any procedure Additional dose available for emergency Observation >12 …
  • Anxiety: identification and management
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Anxiety__identification_and_management/
    underlying causes Builds skills to manage anxiety-related challenges and prevents relapse in the future … including coping skills, emotional regulation techniques and problem-solving abilities Empowers young …, those with procedural anxiety or medical trauma, or those <12 yo who have may have difficulty engaging …
  • Engaging with and assessing the adolescent patient
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    history, physical examination, procedures and treatments Adolescents involved with child protection … (school and community), if high risk: carrying weapons, criminal behaviours, justice system Special skills …