• Abdominal pain - chronic
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Abdominal_pain_-_chronic/
    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 …
  • Paracetamol poisoning
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Paracetamol_poisoning/
    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 …
  • Urinary Incontinence - Daytime wetting
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Urinary_Incontinence_-_Daytime_wetting/
    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 …
  • 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 …, 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 …
  • Diabetes Mellitus: new presentation
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Diabetes_Mellitus__new_presentation/
    ) 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 …
  • Diabetes mellitus: management of unwell children with established diabetes at home
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Diabetes_mellitus__management_of_unwell_children_with_established_diabetes_at_home/
    , 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 …
  • Gastroenteritis
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Gastroenteritis/
    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 …
  • Iron deficiency
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Iron_deficiency/
    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 …
  • Navicular Fractures - Emergency Department
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/fractures/Navicular_Fractures_-_Emergency_Department/
    , 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 …
  • Diabetes mellitus: management of unwell children with established diabetes in hospital
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Diabetes_mellitus__management_of_unwell_children_with_established_diabetes_in_hospital/
    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 …

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.