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Abdominal pain - chronic
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weight loss/stunting of height unexplained fever changes in bowel habit, chronic diarrhoea, blood …) Examination Signs of dehydration Weight and height, preferably over time Pubertal status Abdominal examination … bowel habit Poor weight gain or slow growth Anaemia/iron deficiency (treatment resistant) Bloating …
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Paracetamol poisoning
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Dose calculated based on actual body weight. For patients >110 kg, calculate the dose based on 110 kg … body weight Administration Acetylcysteine is compatible for dilution with any fluid . Given the volume … Acetylcysteine guidelines by weight For children or adolescents >40 kg (recommended ceiling weight 110 kg …
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Urinary Incontinence - Daytime wetting
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tract infection (UTI) Night-time wetting (enuresis) Excessive tiredness or loss of weight ; consider … examination will assist in identifying underlying conditions/causes of incontinence. Height, weight, BP … – growth faltering / loss of weight / hypertension Abdomen – distended bladder, renal mass , faecal mass …
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Cervical lymphadenopathy
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of neck movement Recent illness Presence of fever Loss of weight Night sweats Bruising Lymphadenopathy …, malaise, weight loss Atypical mycobacterial infections Indolent, chronic unilateral cervical … if prolonged, painless, firm lymphadenopathy. May be associated loss of appetite, weight loss, night sweats …
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Diabetes Mellitus: new presentation
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) unexplained weight loss unexplained fatigue Other non-specific presentations (which may indicate ketosis …: excessive thirst excessive urination weight loss vomiting abdominal pain fatigue Concurrent illness … hydration status Weight Management Investigations Formal serum blood glucose level Point of care blood …
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Diabetes mellitus: management of unwell children with established diabetes at home
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, dosage and insulin regimen eg fixed versus flexible Typical total daily dose (TDD) of insulin Weight … TDD using 1 unit/kg based on most recent weight ¹For insulin pump users, additional bolus insulin …/unsure of usual doses, estimate TDD using 1 unit/kg based on most recent weight Advise presentation …
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Gastroenteritis
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contacts Recent travel History of slow weight gain and/or fortification of feeds Recurrent presentations … Absent or high-pitched bowel sounds Degree of dehydration Weight (bare in infants and where practical … ondansetron doses (oral) Weight Dose 8-15 kg 2 mg 15-30 kg 4 mg >30 kg 8 mg Ongoing ondansetron dosing is 0.15 …
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Iron deficiency
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deficiency Prematurity and/or low birth weight Multiple pregnancy Exclusive breast-feeding after 6 months … to moderate IDA - to provide 3 mg elemental iron/kg/day Weight Ferro-Liquid Fefol ® Spansules Ferro-grad … 80 g/L or less) - to provide 6 mg elemental iron/kg/day Weight Ferro-Liquid Fefol Spansules …
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Navicular Fractures - Emergency Department
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, with the patient preferring to bear weight through the lateral part of the foot. X-Ray appearance and management … weight until orthopaedic review in approximately one week Köhler Syndrome usually has below-knee …
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Diabetes mellitus: management of unwell children with established diabetes in hospital
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and administer dose depending on weight: <25 kg: give 0.5 mg (half of vial=0 .5 mL) >25 kg: give 1 mg (full vial … strategies or family unaware/unsure of usual doses, estimate TDD using 1 unit/kg based on most recent weight …/unsure of usual doses, estimate TDD using 1 unit/kg based on most recent weight. See Additional notes …