• Gastroenteritis
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Gastroenteritis/
    vomiting, diarrhoea and fever, often in sporadic seasonal outbreaks The cause may be viral or bacterial … be considered Age under 6 months Fever Infectious contacts Recent fluid intake: volume and type compared … patients with fever Treatment Many cases are self-limiting and only require encouragement of fluid intake …
  • Primary immunodeficiencies
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Primary_immunodeficiencies/
    Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis (CRMO) Inflammatory bowel … disease Other autoinflammatory disorders Recurrent fevers Inflammatory arthritis or peritonitis Rash … with known or suspected primary immunodeficiency with fever Unclear whether investigation and follow-up …
  • Adolescent gynaecology - lower abdominal pain
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Adolescent_Gynaecology_Lower_Abdominal_Pain/
    , fever, nausea, vomiting) Sexual history and contraception. If sexually active discuss safe sex … and contraception Systemic features: fever, weight loss, vomiting, headache Adolescent assessment Examination Pallor … or pelvic pain, fever Other Pregnancy Early signs & symptoms can include: breast tenderness, vomiting …
  • Cervical lymphadenopathy
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Cervical_lymphadenopathy/
    of neck movement Recent illness Presence of fever Loss of weight Night sweats Bruising Lymphadenopathy … and in the anterior part of the neck Associated with fever and neck swelling May be firm and tender with overlying … and hepatosplenomegaly Mycobacterium tuberculosis Non-tender nodes. History of exposure. Systemic symptoms of fever
  • Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Immune_thrombocytopenic_purpura/
    feedback Immune thrombocytopenic purpura Immune thrombocytopenic purpura PIC Endorsed See also Fever … for alternative diagnosis Bone pain, limp, anorexia, weight loss, jaundice, fever, sweats or infective symptoms … Rash, arthritis, myalgias, dry eyes, mouth ulcers, recurrent infections or fever Family or personal …
  • Malaria
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Malaria/
    Calendar CPG information Other resources CPG feedback Malaria Malaria PIC Endorsed See also Fever … rapidly and are more likely to have severe and cerebral malaria than adults Assessment History Fever … with fever spikes until positive test or 3 negative films Other investigations Consider (depending …
  • Invasive group A streptococcal infections: management of household contacts
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Invasive_group_A_streptococcal_infections__management_of_household_contacts/
    osteomyelitis or septic arthritis meningitis Cellulitis, scarlet fever and pharyngitis are not considered … and the early signs and symptoms of iGAS that require prompt medical evaluation. These include: fever severe …
  • Meningitis and encephalitis
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Meningitis_encephalitis/
    should cover both Meningitis Encephalitis History Fever Infant:  subtle or non-specific symptoms …, immunodeficiency Fever Features of  altered mental state  can be subtle and depend on the affected region … encephalomyelitis (ADEM), toxins or metabolic Exam Full or bulging fontanelle High-pitched cry  Fever or hypothermia …
  • Influenza
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Influenza/
    Calendar CPG information Other resources CPG feedback Influenza Influenza PIC Endorsed See also FeverFever (one third of children have fever without other symptoms) Rigors or chills Respiratory symptoms …
  • Acquired Torticollis
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Acquired_Torticollis/
    the child has signs of fever, infection or abnormal neurology, appropriate imaging should be performed … of trauma Infective symptoms: fever  (see Febrile child), increased drooling , sore throat, dysphagia …

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.