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Fever and suspected or confirmed neutropenia
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of the treatment of cancer. The risk of serious bacterial infection is related to the degree and duration …: Recognition of sepsis (see Sepsis ) Source of infection - children with neutropenia may not have visible signs … of infection Prompt CVAD or IV access (within 30 minutes of arrival): Central venous access devices (CVAD …
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Gastrostomy - common problems
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is affected by thrush, do NOT use a zinc based product as this may worsen the infection. Suitable … Infections Candida; under the skin flange, use topical antifungal preparations eg clotrimazole or nystatin …. Cellulitis (see photo); is normally due to staphylococcal infection (but can involve enteric flora …
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Empiric treatment of infectious diseases in child with suspected Ebola
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likely to) have another cause of their illness that needs urgent treatment Until Ebola virus infection … the possibility of co-existing Ebola infection Other routine tests (eg white cell count, blood culture, LFTs, CSF … is also recommended . See also: Infection control Ebola resources Ebola virus management policy The Royal …
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Sepsis – assessment and management
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Invasive group A streptococcal infections: management of household contacts Key points Sepsis is defined … as life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection It is important to diagnose …: Escherichia coli Group B Streptococcus Listeria monocytogenes is uncommon HSV infection should be considered …
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Radius /ulna shaft diaphysis fractures - Fracture clinics
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neck fractures, and surgically treated forearm fractures g) Infection Rates reported at 0.2% for deep … infection and 3% for superficial infection with pinning/flexible nailing of these fractures. Open fractures … are at higher risk, rates reported at 1.2% for deep infection h) Neuropraxia Uncommon complication. Median nerve …
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Malaria
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is the treatment of choice for uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria Infection with P. vivax , P. ovale (or … Primaquine is commenced Background Malaria is a parasitic infection transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes The 5 … species that infect humans are Plasmodium falciparum, P. vivax, P. ovale, P. malariae, and P. knowlesi …
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Influenza
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for influenza does not exclude co-existing or secondary serious bacterial infection Background Incubation period … following an infection Assessment Clinical features of uncomplicated influenza Fever: 1/3 of children have … flowchart) Pneumonia Secondary bacterial infection, especially S. aureus and S. pneumoniae Respiratory …
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Criteria-Led Discharge Background
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the risk of nosocomial infection is reduced (there is strong evidence that the risk of hospital acquired … infection is proportional to length of hospital stay) There are also other benefits: beds are made available …
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Antenatal urinary tract dilation
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tract infection Recognition of the seriously unwell neonate and young infant Key points Dilation … Palpable kidney Urinary tract infection (Children with UTI in the absence of urinary tract dilation … on antenatal ultrasound, see Urinary tract infection ) Assessment of severity Degree of UTD Anterior Posterior …
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Molluscum contagiosum
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(molluscum) is a common, self-limiting, viral infection of the skin Investigations are not required, and most … of molluscum infection which in turn can exacerbate eczema in the surrounding skin. Optimise eczema management … Background Molluscum is a common viral infection of childhood Lesions can occur anywhere on the body except …