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  • Vitamin D deficiency
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Vitamin_D_deficiency/
    in children who dislike cow milk. Consider supplements if poor intake Education on sun protection and exposure … Hollis, BW et al 1981, 'Vitamin D and its metabolites in human and bovine milk', The Journal of Nutrition …
  • Electrolyte abnormalities
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Electrolyte_abnormalities/
    of electrolytes in hospitalised children Oral / enteral Parenteral Oral diet (food)  Breast milk or oral formula …
  • Nappy rash
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Nappy_rash/
    and malabsorption Malabsorption from any cause (eg lactose overload, cow milk protein intolerance, cystic fibrosis …
  • Anaemia
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Anaemia/
    (with particular attention to iron-rich foods, breast feeding and cow milk intake), vitamin B12 intake …
  • Immigrant health - acute presentations
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Immigrant_Health_acute_presentations/
    requirements Behavioural issues Excess milk intake Enlarged tonsils Malnutrition - may need admission Food …
  • Malaria
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Malaria/
    ) orally with fatty food, full-fat milk, or breastmilk At 0, 8, 24, 36, 48 and 60 hours  Discuss …
  • Hypernatraemia
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Hypernatraemia/
    due to inadequate milk supply Less Common: Diabetes insipidus (central, nephrogenic, systemic disease …
  • Jaundice in early infancy
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Jaundice_in_early_infancy/
    Physiological jaundice Exaggerated physiological response Should resolve by 2–3 weeks Breast Milk Jaundice …
  • Diabetes insipidus
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Diabetes_insipidus/
    excessive weight gain due to thirst managed with milk feeds) Neurological symptoms (eg early morning …
  • Peripheral extravasation injuries: Initial management and washout procedure
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Peripheral_extravasation_injuries__Initial_management_and_washout_procedure/
    of the vertical punctures made prior, flushing can be aided by gentle milking of the saline out of these exit …