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Blood product prescription
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Blood product prescription Blood product prescription PIC Endorsed See also Australian Red Cross … procedures or guidelines may vary This guideline is for infants and children, including: Red blood cells … for blood product administration recorded in the medical record prior to transfusion Indications for red …
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Congenital Torticollis
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posture but no muscle tightness or restriction to passive range of motion Assessment Red flag features … in Red Congenital muscular torticollis should be suspected in infants with a preferred head position … asymmetry are common) Eye movements, back and spine, upper and lower limbs and a neurological examination …
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Abdominal pain - chronic
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investigations. Investigations are guided by red flags or likely diagnosis. Imaging is rarely required … of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) (eyes, skin, joints, perianal) History of reflux symptoms (heartburn … likely if there are red flags Condition : Key features : Constipation Infrequent stools (<=2 stools/week …
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Headache
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Children presenting with headache require careful assessment for red flag features, in order to detect … Assessment History Consider red flags : Age < 4 years Headache features (any) Early morning Wakes the child … of neurocutaneous syndromes (eg neurofibromatosis, tuberous sclerosis) Red flag findings include: Altered conscious …
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Unsettled or crying babies
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Assessment The assessment of a crying or unsettled infant aims to Identify red flags and exclude medical … or pathology contributing to unsettled behaviour Red flags Sudden onset irritability and persistent crying … Acute eye injury Other causes to consider in assessment Inadequate caloric intake, see Slow weight gain …
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Micronutrient deficiency
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be performed including checking for skin changes (including pallor), dry eyes, oral mucosa and gum changes …, ecchymosis, purpura, dry eyes and mouth, corkscrew hair Diets without fruit and vegetables Vitamin D …/ Intramuscular Seek local pharmacist advice Low toxicity risk Repeat levels after treatment Red meats, poultry …
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Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
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of autoimmune condition(s) Red flags for alternative diagnosis Bone pain, limp, anorexia, weight loss, jaundice …, fever, sweats or infective symptoms Rash, arthritis, myalgias, dry eyes, mouth ulcers, recurrent … review Consider consultation with local paediatric team when Uncertainty about diagnosis, any red flags …
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Wound dressings - acute traumatic wounds
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status Red flags for child abuse Underlying chronic illness or disability Examination Fully examine …: animal/human bites penetrating wounds of vital structures (eg eye) contaminated wounds especially when …/red coloured moist tissue. Bleeds easily Epithelializing Pink, almost white. Only occurs on top …
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Slow weight gain
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(thighs), skin, hair, gums, eyes and nails Developmental level, caregiver-child interactions, signs … neurodevelopmental progress and no red flags on clinical assessment may still be within normal limits of growth … factors Most patients can be managed on an outpatient basis Consider admission if red flag features …
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HSV Gingivostomatitis
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the vesicles rupture and develop a red halo. Vesicles bleed easily and can develop a black crust Assess … be present Examine for complications (neurological and eye examination) Management Diagnosis is clinical and …