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  • Benzodiazepine poisoning
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Benzodiazepine_poisoning/
    impairment. Any child whose developmental age is inconsistent with accidental poisoning as non-accidental …
  • Tricyclic Antidepressant (TCA) Poisoning
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Tricyclic_Antidepressant_(TCA)_Poisoning/
    /kg should be intubated, ventilated and be given charcoal Any patient whose developmental age …
  • Corrosives - Caustic Poisoning
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Corrosives_-_Caustic_Poisoning/
    patient  Any patient whose developmental age is inconsistent with accidental poisoning as non-accidental …
  • Mental state examination
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Mental_state_examination/
    the young person’s age and developmental level If there is any indication of current suicidal or homicidal …
  • Acute upper airway obstruction
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Acute_upper_airway_obstruction/
    Inhaled foreign body Young child (or developmentally similar) Very sudden onset Coughing, choking …
  • Eucalyptus Oil Poisoning
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Eucalyptus_Oil_Poisoning/
    patient Single dose ingestion of >5mL Children where developmental age is inconsistent with accidental …
  • Foreign bodies inhaled
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Foreign_bodies_inhaled/
    children with developmental impairment may continue to be at risk Button batteries are more commonly …
  • Risperidone Poisoning
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Risperidone_Poisoning/
    daily dose) should be considered potentially toxic Any child whose developmental age is inconsistent …
  • InhalantsVolatile Substance Use - Chroming
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/InhalantsVolatile_Substance_Use_-_Chroming/
    child whose developmental age is inconsistent with accidental poisoning as non-accidental poisoning …
  • Minimising distress in healthcare setting
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Minimising_distress_in_healthcare_setting/
    PIC Endorsed See also Acute pain management Autism and developmental disability: Management …