• COVID-19
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/COVID-19/
    of disease remains broad. Typical symptoms include: General features Fever Headache Lethargy Respiratory … by a senior clinician Other investigations as per the clinical presentation, for example: Prolonged fever see … include: injection site pain headache fatigue fever These occur usually within 3 to 4 days after mRNA …
  • Hirschsprung associated enterocolitis HAEC
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Hirschsprung_associated_enterocolitis_HAEC/
    may present similarly to gastroenteritis Assessment History Fever Lethargy Anorexia Reduced oral … instability Fever Hydration status Abdominal distension Abdominal tenderness Signs of peritonitis (may …
  • Cellulitis and other bacterial skin infections
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Cellulitis_and_other_bacterial_skin_infections/
    fever, tachycardia) Severe cellulitis Features above with severe swelling or tenderness Large body … surface area involved (eg larger than the patient’s handprint) Marked systemic features (eg fever … with apparent severity of infection rapid progression marked systemic features (eg high fever with rigors …
  • Adolescent gynaecology - lower abdominal pain
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Adolescent_Gynaecology_Lower_Abdominal_Pain/
    bowel, bladder, fever, nausea, vomiting Sexual history and contraception . If sexually active discuss … safe sex and contraception Systemic features : fever, weight loss, vomiting, headache Adolescent … abdominal or pelvic pain Fever Other Pregnancy Breast tenderness Vomiting Bleeding Pelvic discomfort …
  • Adrenal crisis and acute adrenal insufficiency
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Adrenal_crisis_and_acute_adrenal_insufficiency/
    ,  confusion, seizure  Fever, screen for infective symptoms or injury as a trigger for presentation Known … of dehydration Vital signs: Hypotension Tachycardia Fever Lethargy Hyperpigmentation in skin creases, nail bed … is for when there is no sick day plan available      Moderately unwell Moderate illness or injury and/or fever
  • Rhinitis and rhinosinusitis
    www.rch.org.au/Persistent_nasal_discharge_rhinosinusitis/.aspx
    significance) Nasal obstruction Maxillary toothache Unilateral facial pain Headache Fever Inflamed nasal mucosa … information Sinusitis Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and sinusitis Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) Allergen … and Allergy. Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) and Sinusitis. https://www.allergy.org.au/patients …
  • Management of tetanus-prone wounds
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Management_of_tetanusprone_wounds/
    and stiffness at injection site. Rarely mild fever, chills, drowsiness or itchy rash. Seek expert advice … chemotherapy/post HSCT) Immunisation side effects Common: Infants and young children: mild fever, unsettled …
  • Antifungal prophylaxis for children with cancer or undergoing haematopoietic stem cell transplant
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Antifungal_prophylaxis_for_children_with_cancer_or_undergoing_haematopoietic_stem_cell_transplant/
    with cancer or undergoing haematopoietic stem cell transplant See also Fever and suspected or confirmed … lymphoma Management Investigations Nil If a child has a suspected IFI (ie prolonged or recurrent fever …), evaluation and empiric treatment should follow the Fever and suspected or confirmed neutropenia …
  • Acute upper airway obstruction
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Acute_upper_airway_obstruction/
    NAI) Pre-existing narrow or floppy upper airway Retropharyngeal abscess Sore throat Fever Neck pain … fever and systemically unwell Muffled voice Hyperextension of neck Dysphagia Pooling of secretions …
  • Cough
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Cough/
    here ) Duration Distinguish chronic cough from recurrent acute viral infections (fevers, coryza … history of chronic lung disease, atopy, cystic fibrosis, tuberculosis Examination Fever, coryza or other … Haemoptysis Systemic symptoms (fever, weight loss, growth failure) Neurodevelopmental abnormality Feeding …

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.