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  • Family violence
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Family_violence/
    under Lethality risk factors Physical Unexplained injuries: burns, bruises, or fractures? (see  Child …
  • Hypokalaemia
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Hypokalaemia/
    updated October 2024 Reference List Buttner R and Burns E. Hypokalaemia. Life in the fast lane. https …
  • Vulval and vaginal conditions
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Vulval_and_vaginal_conditions/
    or examination History Quality, location and triggers of pain Burning, stinging, unusual sensation or raw …
  • Lumbar puncture
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Lumbar_puncture/
    ®). In neonates and extremely premature babies, use specialised solutions to avoid burning the skin eg 0.1 …
  • Headache
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Headache/
    ) Pulsatile Variable (sharp, burning, throbbing or tightening) Pain intensity Mild to moderate Moderate …
  • Intravenous access - Peripheral
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Intravenous_access_Peripheral/
    Only cold lights (usually fibre-optic sources) should be used. Normal torches can burn the skin …
  • Seizures - acute management
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Seizures_-_acute_management/
    midazolam may cause nasal irritation and a burning sensation Diazepam 0.3 mg/kg IV/IO (max 10 mg) IV dose …
  • Intravenous fluids
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Intravenous_fluids/
    guidance for:  Neonates Trauma , including burns Severe electrolyte abnormalities , including …