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Mental state examination
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with or observes others Assessment Ask the young person what name and pronouns they prefer Closely observe body … language and communication Consider the emotional state and thought processes observed, as well … Explore sleep, appetite, interests, energy level, motivation Affect Current observed emotional state …
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Lumbar puncture
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signs and neurological observations as indicated by sedation used and child's clinical state Document … antibiotic administration over performing LP LP should only be performed after a thorough neurological … a normal CT Diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of a range of haematological, malignant and neurological …
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Ketamine use for procedural sedation
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with their premorbid neurological baseline Discharge instructions Careful family observation and supervision … Baseline observations should include BP, HR, RR and O 2 saturation Facilitate/encourage non-procedural … recovery is well established Close observation of the airway and chest movements is necessary Potential …
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Camphor poisoning
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of more than 30 mg/kg Neurologic complications are common. Seizures can occur within 90 minutes … Examination Often a characteristic odour is present Neurologic complications are common. Acute seizures …; observe for 4 hours & discharge if no symptoms develop Consider consultation with local paediatric team …
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Nicotine Poisoning
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– shortness of breath, bronchorrhoea, bronchoconstriction / wheeze Neurologic – agitation, fasciculation …, shock Respiratory – hypopnoea, apnoea Neurologic – lethargy, muscle paralysis, stupor, coma … GCS Normal ECG Period of observation as above For deliberate ingestion. A risk assessment should …
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Hypermagnesaemia
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is in the extracellular fluid Asymptomatic laboratory diagnosis is sometimes observed following intravenous magnesium … supplements that may contain magnesium Assess for signs/symptoms of hypermagnesaemia Neurological: loss …
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Bronchiolitis
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disease Congenital heart disease Chronic neurological conditions Gestational age <37 weeks … desaturation) may benefit from a period of hospital observation, even if they do not require fluid …, discontinue oxygen saturation monitoring. Continue observations 2-4 hourly and reinstate intermittent oxygen …
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Procedural sedation
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cardiac disease Neurological Acute: altered level of consciousness, seizure, meningitis, trauma, space … Monitoring Pulse oximetry, cardiac monitoring and blood pressure Close observation of the airway and chest … to their premorbid neurological baseline Alternatives if sedation not successful Trial of alternative sedation choice …
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Henoch-Schönlein purpura
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Examination Assess for Features General observations Hypertension Blood pressure must be measured at initial … Diffuse alveolar haemorrhage Neurological (rare) Changes in mental status Labile mood, apathy …, hyperactivity, encephalopathy Focal neurological signs Consider intracranial haemorrhage Urinalysis Haematuria …
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Benzodiazepine poisoning
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is rare, and should prompt a search for other toxic substances. Close observation and supportive care are … paracetamol Examination CNS depression Neurologic – confusion, dysarthria, nystagmus, lethargy, ataxia … discharge when Normal GCS after 4 hours observation Child able to ambulate Assessing risk and connecting …