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  • COVID-19 swabbing
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/COVID-19_swabbing/
    Analgesia, Anaesthesia, Sedation Sedation is not routinely required Use distraction techniques , visual …
  • Burns - Acute Management
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Burns/
    epidermal burns Ensure adequate analgesia to facilitate assessment and patient comfort Appropriately … Analgesia Especially during cooling, dressing and mobilisation. See Acute Pain Management Appropriate …
  • Neck of femur - Emergency Department
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/fractures/neck_of_femur_emergency/
    the presence of any other injuries.  Analgesia should be given.  Prompt orthopedic consultation should be made …
  • Can’t intubate can’t oxygenate (CICO) airway emergency management
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Can_t_intubate_can_t_oxygenate_(CICO)_airway_emergency_management/
    information see Additional notes section below Analgesia, Anaesthesia, Sedation Ensure all medications … are drawn up and labelled pre-procedure (analgesia, sedatives, hypnotics, muscle relaxants) Unless the child …
  • Calcaneus Fractures - Emergency Department
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/fractures/Calcaneus_Fractures_-_Emergency_Department/
    be elevated whenever possible, particularly during the first week Regular simple analgesia (eg paracetamol …
  • Pulled elbow
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Pulled_elbow/
    analgesia Especially if assessment or management is delayed or the diagnosis unclear Proceed with reduction …
  • Vulval ulcers
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Vulval_ulcers/
    relief Analgesia – simple oral, topical (xylocaine viscous, lidocaine gel 2%) Minimise irritants (no …
  • Rabies and Australian Bat Lyssavirus post exposure prophylaxis
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Rabies_and_Australian_Bat_Lyssavirus_post_exposure_prophylaxis/
    (HRIG) dose 20 IU/kg Infiltration of HRIG is painful, ensure adequate analgesia +/- sedation Topical …
  • Metatarsal Foot Fractures - Emergency Department
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/fractures/Metatarsal_Foot_Fractures_-_Emergency_Department/
    minutes at a time several times a day. Regular simple analgesia for the first few days (for example …
  • Humeral shaft fractures - Emergency Department
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/fractures/Humeral_shaft_fractures_Emergency_Department/
    of movement are usual for 2-3 weeks and will require regular analgesia. The child will feel more comfortable …