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  • Carbamazepine poisoning
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Carbamazepine_poisoning/
    links to Assessment Guideline for providers caring for young people aged 12–24 years across settings … effects causing ileus and ongoing absorption. Children requiring assessment All children with deliberate … the developmental age is inconsistent with accidental poisoning as non-accidental poisoning should be considered …
  • Acute pain management
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Acute_pain_management/
    of action for pharmacological management Pain assessment tools Pain assessment tool Appropriate age group … Intranasal fentanyl Minimising distress in healthcare settings Pain assessment and measurement Procedural … sedation  Key points The key to effective acute pain management is regular assessment of pain and response …
  • Cervical spine assessment
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Cervical_spine_assessment/
    ) Assessment History Mechanism of injury informs clinical suspicion and the need for careful assessment …Cervical spine assessment …Clinical Practice Guidelines : Cervical spine assessment …
  • Urinary Incontinence - Daytime wetting
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Urinary_Incontinence_-_Daytime_wetting/
    incontinence in school aged children is distressing and requires timely assessment and management The goal … Guidelines Paediatric palliative care guidelines Parent resources Retrieval services CPG Committee Calendar … Paediatric palliative care guidelines Parent resources Retrieval services CPG Committee Calendar CPG …
  • Inhalants / volatile substance use - chroming
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Inhalants_/_volatile_substance_use_-_chroming/
    Guidelines Paediatric palliative care guidelines Parent resources Retrieval services CPG Committee Calendar … Guidelines Paediatric palliative care guidelines Parent resources Retrieval services CPG Committee Calendar … depression similar to ethanol intoxication Supportive care is the mainstay of treatment Management …
  • Positional plagiocephaly
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Positional_plagiocephaly/
    the absence of features of craniosynostosis Assessment includes identifying the presence of a co-existing … use 4-6 months corrected age), and ongoing growth until the anterior fontanelle closes Self-correction … scoliosis eg Klippel Feil syndrome Assessment Assess an infant for positional plagiocephaly if they present …
  • Trauma - primary survey
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Major_paediatric_trauma_The_primary_survey/
    Trauma - primary survey Trauma - primary survey PIC Endorsed See also Resuscitation: Care … and manage impending or actual life threats to the patient Priorities are the parallel assessment … The primary survey is the initial assessment and management of a trauma patient. It is conducted to detect …
  • Eucalyptus Oil Poisoning
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Eucalyptus_Oil_Poisoning/
    assessment All patients with deliberate self-poisoning or significant accidental ingestion Any symptomatic … patient Single dose ingestion of >5mL Children where developmental age is inconsistent with accidental … poisoning, as non-accidental poisoning should be considered Risk assessment History Intentional overdose …
  • The limping or non-weight bearing child
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Child_with_limp/
    Guidelines Paediatric palliative care guidelines Parent resources Retrieval services CPG Committee Calendar … Paediatric palliative care guidelines Parent resources Retrieval services CPG Committee Calendar CPG … pathology should always be considered Pain causing limp can be referred. Assess the joints above and below …
  • Mental state examination
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Mental_state_examination/
    : Acute management Engaging with and assessing the adolescent patient Key points A mental state … examination (MSE) is a part of every mental health assessment. Where possible it should be a participatory … the young person’s age and developmental level If there is any indication of current suicidal or homicidal …