• Lumbar puncture
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Lumbar_puncture/
    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
  • Camphor poisoning
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Camphor_poisoning/
    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 …
  • Nicotine Poisoning
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Nicotine_Poisoning/
    – 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 …
  • Ketamine use for procedural sedation
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Ketamine_use_for_procedural_sedation/
    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 …
  • Hypermagnesaemia
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Hypermagnesaemia/
    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 …
  • Bronchiolitis
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Bronchiolitis/
    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 …
  • Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Immune_thrombocytopenic_purpura/
    , vomiting, lethargy, irritability, decreased consciousness or neurological symptoms Preceding viral … infection or recent live virus immunisation eg MMR Well looking with normal clinical observations Red flags …/suspected_or_known_immune_thrombocytopenia_management_plan__children_.pdf > Heitink-Pollé KM, 2018, 'Intravenous immunoglobulin vs observation in childhood immune …
  • Procedural sedation
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Procedural_sedation/
    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 …
  • Henoch-Schönlein purpura
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/HenochSchonlein_Purpura/
    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 …
  • Benzodiazepine poisoning
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Benzodiazepine_poisoning/
    , and should prompt a search for other toxic substances. Close observation and supportive care are the mainstay … Examination CNS depression Neurologic – confusion, dysarthria, nystagmus, lethargy, ataxia, areflexia … hours observation Child able to ambulate Assessing risk and connecting to community services Prior …

The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which the RCH is situated, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, and we pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which the RCH is situated, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, and we pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which the RCH is situated, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, and we pay our respects to their Elders past and present.