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Gastrostomy acute replacement of displaced tubes
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be difficult to identify but is typically associated with pain and distress with abdominal distension … and does not leak before inserting the new tube. Analgesia Reinsertion of a gastrostomy tube can be painful … recommencing feeds, consider the following complications: Ileus (this can be identified by the presence of pain …
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Adolescent gynaecology - Heavy menstrual bleeding
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bleeding PIC Endorsed See also Adolescent gynaecology - lower abdominal pain Dysmenorrhoea Engaging …, pain, flooding, large clots (>2 cm in diameter), and frequency of pad/tampon changes) Symptoms … symptoms ( Dysmenorrhoea , mid cycle pain, luteal phase symptoms such as nausea, breast tenderness …
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Family Violence
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startle response Delayed developmental milestones School aged child Recurrent abdominal pain and headache … Unexplained pain: abdominal pain and headache are common complaints that could be a symptom of a child’s …
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Vulval and Vaginal Conditions
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Sexually transmitted infections Adolescent gynaecology - lower abdominal pain Adolescent gynaecology - … vaginal or perineal pain and/or itch Children with recurrent urinary tract infection symptoms but negative … discharge is usually minimal Menarche usually occurs 2-3 years after thelarche Vulval and vaginal pain …
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Gastrostomy - common problems
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on the tube and then adjusting the retention disc to fit snugly against the abdominal wall may help. Skin …, the tube may have to be removed to relieve pain. If there is discharge from the site, a skin/wound swab …
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Nitrous Oxide - oxygen mix
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sedation Procedural sedation Emergency Airway Management Acute Pain Management Communicating procedures … for short, potentially painful procedures due to its rapid onset and offset. Onset is within minutes … for procedures that may cause pain, discomfort or anxiety and that require only short-term sedation Procedures …
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Nasogastric Fluids
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electrolyte abnormalities Not suitable if <6 months, significant comorbidities present, or abdominal pain. See … (see Vomiting ) If significant abdominal pain or ongoing vomiting seek senior clinician review Consider …, severe abdominal distension, ileus Altered conscious state, or the critically unwell child Facial trauma …
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Bone and joint infection
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localised Hot, swollen, painful, immobile joint Pain usually well localised. May have abdominal pain (psoas … with fever, pain and limited use of the affected limb or joint Urgent surgical intervention reduces the risk … index of suspicion. Assessment History Site of pain Septic arthritis: most commonly hip or knee …
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High risk - low dose paediatric ingestions
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) Abdominal pain Nausea Delayed encephalopathy Seizures. Naphthalene moth ball (Most moth balls now contain …
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Paracetamol poisoning
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dose per day for more than 48 hours in patients who also have abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting Risk … 48 hours in patients who also have abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting Acute management Commence … nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea Nonimmunologic anaphylaxis (formerly known as anaphylactoid …