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Nephrotic syndrome
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, pulmonary oedema, pleural and pericardial effusions, ascites, scrotal/labial oedema, skin breakdown … for pleural effusion or significant pulmonary oedema) Renal tract ultrasound (including doppler) in cases … severe or symptomatic oedema Monitor closely for hypertension and pulmonary oedema (infusions should …
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Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis (PSGN)
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and acidosis) Evidence of pulmonary oedema Anuria or oliguria ( <0.5 mL/kg/hr of urine output) despite adequate … volume depletion) Signs of pulmonary oedema End organ effects of hypertension (hypertensive retinopathy … or pulmonary oedema) Renal tract ultrasound (including doppler) in cases of unclear diagnosis, significant …
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Spider Bite - Big Black Spider
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and hypotension Pulmonary oedema, cyanosis, respiratory failure Always check for Medicalert bracelet in any … In the absence of antivenom, management may require Pulmonary oedema - intubation, IPPV/ PEEP, Hypertension …
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Malaria
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Parasitaemia >2% Renal impairment Pulmonary oedema Coagulopathy Treatment In an unwell child, assume P …/pulmonary oedema Complex administration – please contact pharmacy When patient is able to tolerate oral …
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Hyponatraemia
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or impaired free water excretion Acute hyponatraemia can result in cerebral oedema Severity: Mild (125-135 … Metabolic alkalosis Increased ADH secretion (SIADH): Pulmonary: pneumonia, bronchiolitis, mechanical … Examination Fluid status Weight Signs of cerebral oedema Evidence of underlying infective or malignant cause …
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Hydrocarbon poisoning
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, tachypnoea, hypoxia, haemoptysis and pulmonary oedema are signs of evolving chemical pneumonitis …
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Henoch-Schönlein purpura
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areas (eg buttocks & lower limbs in ambulatory children) Painful non-pitting subcutaneous oedema … Mild pain Subcutaneous oedema is managed with bed rest and elevation of the affected area Regular …) Neurological or pulmonary involvement If treatment with prednisolone is considered The development …
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Toxidromes poisoning
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↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ CNS depression Coma Constricted Hyporeflexia Pulmonary oedema Opioids (heroin, morphine, methadone …
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Salicylates poisoning
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: If urinary alkalisation is not feasible (eg renal failure, pulmonary oedema) Serum concentration >7.2 mmol/L …
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Essential Oil Poisoning
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, vomiting, seizure activity, pulmonary oedema Geranium Allergic contact cheilitis Lavender CNS depression …