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Nephrotic syndrome
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to have sepsis treat accordingly (see Sepsis ) 3. Manage oedema No added salt diet Daily weights, daily … Surface Area (m 2 ) calculator When calculating maximum doses use pre-morbid weight if known Defer live … use pre-morbid weight if known The total time of weaning regimen can be shortened if the child …
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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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tiredness or loss of weight ; consider an underlying chronic illness or renal impairment Polydipsia …/causes of incontinence. Height, weight, BP – growth faltering / loss of weight / hypertension Abdomen …
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Gastroenteritis
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of slow weight gain and/or fortification of feeds Recurrent presentations for similar symptoms Examination … sounds Degree of dehydration weight (bare in infants) See Dehydration Management Investigations For most … rehydration Suggested ondansetron doses (oral): Weight Dose 8-15 kg 2 mg 15-30 kg 4 mg >30 kg 6-8 mg Other …
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Iron deficiency
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Maternal iron deficiency Prematurity and/or low birth weight Multiple pregnancy Exclusive breast-feeding … to moderate IDA - to provide 3 mg/kg/day Weight Ferro-Liquid Fefol ® Spansules Ferro-Gradumet ® slow release … to provide 6 mg/kg/day Weight Ferro-Liquid Fefol Spansules Ferro-Gradumet slow release tablets <10 kg 1 mL/kg …
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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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(ie in a child who was previously dry overnight) unexplained weight loss unexplained fatigue Other … Presence and duration of symptoms: excessive thirst excessive urination weight loss vomiting abdominal pain … work of breathing Assess hydration status Weight Management Investigations Formal serum blood glucose …
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Diabetes mellitus: management of unwell children with established diabetes at home
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fixed versus flexible Typical total daily dose (TDD) of insulin Weight Blood glucose level (BGL … on most recent weight ¹For insulin pump users, additional bolus insulin should be given via subcut …, estimate TDD using 1 unit/kg based on most recent weight Advise presentation to the nearest emergency …
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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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Intranasal fentanyl
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and consider alternative or additional analgesia Dosage schedule Weight estimate (kg) Initial dose (1.5 mcg/kg … have been rounded to the nearest 0.05 mL Administration Draw up appropriate dose for weight (see table …