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  • Can’t intubate can’t oxygenate (CICO) airway emergency management
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Can_t_intubate_can_t_oxygenate_(CICO)_airway_emergency_management/
    . Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine . 2016. 24, 8. Long, E et al.Emergency …
  • Acute pain management
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Acute_pain_management/
    Opiate toxicity/overdose Airway support and oxygen (see Resuscitation ) Assist ventilation Consider …
  • Adrenal crisis and acute adrenal insufficiency
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Adrenal_crisis_and_acute_adrenal_insufficiency/
    potassium, and low serum glucose The key elements of treatment include fluid resuscitation, steroid …
  • Fascia iliaca block of the femoral nerve
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Fascia_iliaca_block_of_the_femoral_nerve/
    the neural blockade has taken effect Resuscitation equipment including 20% lipid emulsion (Intralipid …
  • Chest pain
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Chest_pain/
    compromise should have senior staff involved early. See  Resuscitation: hospital management …
  • Head injury
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Head_injury/
    Neurodevelopmental disability Primary survey and resuscitation : Glasgow Coma Score (GCS) ≥4 years <4 years Response …
  • Fever and suspected or confirmed neutropenia
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Fever_and_suspected_or_confirmed_neutropenia/
    medication. Fluid resuscitation If patient has signs of sepsis: Give initial 20 mL/kg Normal Saline IV bolus …
  • Meningitis and encephalitis
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Meningitis_encephalitis/
      immediately Fluid management: see IV fluids Initial resuscitation, if required to manage shock, should …
  • Paracetamol poisoning
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Paracetamol_poisoning/
    for initial management Resuscitation Relevant sections in this guideline For 24-hour advice, contact …
  • Basic paediatric ECG interpretation
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Basic_paediatric_ECG_interpretation/
    See also Resuscitation: Care of the seriously unwell child Recognition of the seriously unwell neonate …