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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 …
  • 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 …
  • 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 …
  • Cervical lymphadenopathy
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    Recent illness Presence of fever Loss of weight Night sweats Bruising Lymphadenopathy noted elsewhere … Mycobacterium tuberculosis Non-tender nodes. History of exposure. Systemic symptoms of fever, malaise, weight …, painless, firm lymphadenopathy. May be associated loss of appetite, weight loss, night sweats, easy …
  • 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 …
  • 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 …
  • 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 …
  • 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 …
  • 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 …
  • Diabetes mellitus: management of unwell children with established diabetes in hospital
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    to draw up the entire solution (1 mL) from the vial and administer dose depending on weight: <25 kg: give … unaware/unsure of usual doses, estimate TDD using 1 unit/kg based on most recent weight. See Additional …, estimate TDD using 1 unit/kg based on most recent weight. See Additional notes below Repeat additional …