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Salicylates poisoning
www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Salicylates_Posioning/
Mild-moderate symptoms: Tinnitus, vomiting, hyperventilation >300 mg/kg Severe symptoms: Acidosis, seizures …, lethargy, seizures, coma Other: Hyperthermia Features on investigation Blood gases may indicate severity …
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Lumbar puncture
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episodes New focal neurological signs or seizures Seizure within previous 30 min and/or ongoing decreased … conscious state following a seizure INR >1.5 or platelets <50 x 10 9 /L for child on anticoagulant …
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Common Causes of Ataxia
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Vascular (eg Stroke) Trauma Conversion disorder Toxin ingestion Basilar artery migraine Seizure disorder …
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Immigrant health - acute presentations
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, stridor, seizures Vitamin D deficiency (low calcium more likely in children <12 months) Examine for … to treatment, check nutrition and clarify seizures, link urgently with care Be wary of attributing to English …
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Serotonin toxicity
www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Serotonin_toxicity/
o C Hyperthermia >39 o C Seizures Muscle rigidity Severe agitation, confusion Hunter Serotonin … seizures CNS infection Always check for Medicalert bracelet in any unconscious patient, or any other signs …
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Local anaesthetic poisoning
www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Local_anaesthetic_poisoning/
: seizures, coma Cardiovascular: bradycardia, hypotension, atrial and ventricular dysrhythmias, conduction …; can use amiodarone; AVOID calcium channel blockers, beta blockers, local anaesthetics Treat seizures …
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Menstrual management in adolescents with disabilities
www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Menstrual_management_in_adolescents_with_disabilities/
of medical conditions eg increase in seizure activity Medication factors Factors relevant to medication …, bleeding, seizures and other cyclical symptoms that flare with menses Can safely be used in conjunction …
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Diabetes mellitus: management of unwell children with established diabetes at home
www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Diabetes_mellitus__management_of_unwell_children_with_established_diabetes_at_home/
all the insulin' Provide reassurance Check BGL and ketones 'My child is having a seizure' Give … vial) 'My child just had a seizure' Call '000' for an ambulance Check BGL Follow hypoglycaemia … a seizure Inject 1 mL of H 2 O into the vial containing glucagon 1 mg, gently agitate to dissolve Use …
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Febrile child
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of febrile seizures; the appearance of the child is the most useful indicator Background Definition of fever … or prolonged seizures Other Non-blanching rash Fever for ≥5 days Swelling of a limb or joint Non-weight bearing …
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Drowning
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in children who are competent swimmers, for example: seizures hypoglycaemia arrhythmias and Long QT Syndrome …