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  • Thoracocentesis and chest drain insertion
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      Potential complications Pain or chest wall numbness Wound infection and bleeding Subcutaneous emphysema … than a formal purse string suture If there are concerns of bleeding from the site, infection …
  • Gastroenteritis
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    occur with bacterial infection or inflammatory bowel conditions Crampy abdominal pain Recent fluid …, immunocompromised or with sepsis) or with severe Clostridioides difficile infection. See Antimicrobial guidelines …
  • Croup (Laryngotracheobronchitis)
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    commonly parainfluenza as well as other respiratory viruses including COVID-19 (apply appropriate infection … Inhaled foreign body Bacterial infection Retropharyngeal abscess Peritonsillar abscess (quinsy) Bacterial …
  • Supracondylar fracture of the humerus - Fracture clinics
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    the fingers, thumb and wrist become fixed in flexion. Infection May occur in operative cases with percutaneous …
  • Spider Bite - Big Black Spider
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    medical intervention or observation unless infection develops Background The Victorian Funnel Web spider …
  • Hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state
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    Abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting Signs of underlying infection or precipitating illness Family history … Assess neurological status Look for signs of underlying infection or illness Note: deep sighing …
  • Acute asthma
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    by a respiratory viral infection Coexisting atopy is common Children <12 months of age presenting with wheeze …) Preventer treatment (technique and adherence) Triggers (including upper respiratory tract infection, passive …
  • Slow weight gain
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    gain table below) Past history: chronic and current illness, recurrent infections Family growth … utilisation Urinary tract infection Chronic illness / inflammation Chronic Respiratory disease eg Cystic …
  • Hereditary angioedema (C1-esterase inhibitor deficiency)
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    , dental or other surgery), infection, psychological stress, medications (especially oestrogen containing … Consider trigger (stress, infection, injury) Prodromal symptoms: fatigue, flu-like symptoms, indigestion …
  • Cyanotic Episodes in Congenital Heart Disease
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    unwell with an infection, when upset or upon waking Most episodes are self-limiting Assessment History …