The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Clinical Practice Guidelines

Lumbar puncture
www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Lumbar_puncture/

examination and once contraindications have been considered Careful preparation, adequate analgesia … in the presence of a normal CT scan Assessment Informed consent from carers should include discussion of benefits …/adolescents to reduce the risk of headache, evidence is not convincing in younger children Age of child Weight …
Eczema
www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/eczema/

, and often develops before 12 months of age. Some children develop lifelong eczema The distribution, severity …, irritant exposure and heat Assessment History Onset, pattern and severity of eczema In infants <18 months … using the " Fingertip Unit " method Patient’s age Fingertip Units per body area Face and neck Arm …