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Periorbital and orbital cellulitis
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or focal neurological signs Child requires care above the level of comfort of local hospital For emergency …?: A Prospective Observational Study in Children with Moderate/Severe Cellulitis. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2016;35(3 …
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Constipation
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Coeliac disease Hypothyroidism Hypercalcaemia Slow-transit constipation Neurological disorders … of the abdomen Lower back/spine — consider occult spinal dysraphism/tethered cord Neurology — assessment of lower … limbs, observation of gait Perianal area — fissures, placement of anus, anal wink / tone, or other …
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Adrenal crisis and acute adrenal insufficiency
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GI: anorexia, nausea/vomiting, abdominal pain, weight loss Neurological: dizziness/syncope, headache …) Neurological changes (adrenoleukodystrophy) Management Investigations All children Blood glucose (both bedside …, give an initial 'stress' dose of IV/IM hydrocortisone sodium succinate as above and observe for 4-6 …
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Fractures of the Pelvic Ring and Acetabulum - Emergency Department
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or abdominal pain lower limb deformity or neurological abnormality, or the patient is obtunded. Specific signs … X-ray, but will be suggested by pain with attempts to walk) ! Observing the patient walking …
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Trauma – secondary survey
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/swelling Assess c-spine (See C-spine assessment) Chest Observe work of breathing and effectiveness … to children with neurological deficits concerning for spinal injury, and should only be performed once …
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Recognition of the seriously unwell neonate and young infant
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; a period of observation, serial examinations and investigations are often helpful Early review by senior …, high-pitched or continuous cry Reduced tone Abnormal movements Focal neurological signs Focal, complex …
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Child abuse
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, genitourinary, respiratory and neurological symptoms) Growth, development Menstrual history Mental health … the mouth, and areas underneath the nappy Behaviours observed between the child and carer during …
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COVID-19
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of complications (eg myocarditis/chest pain, respiratory, neurological) and disease progression A positive … be observed for ALL HCWs Decision to admit should be supported by clinical assessment (including risk …