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  • Trauma – secondary survey
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Major_paediatric_trauma_the_secondary_survey/
    injuries that have been identified Dress wounds and splint fractures Ensure adequate analgesia Prescribe …
  • Distal radial physeal fractures - Emergency Department
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/fractures/Distal_radial_physeal_fractures_Emergency_Department_setting/
    be ordered? Appropriate analgesia and splinting for pain relief prior to x-ray is required. A 'wrist x-ray …
  • Animal and human bites
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Animal_and_human_bites/
    is required Adequate analgesia/anaesthesia/sedation is important to facilitate washout and wound exploration …
  • Recognition of the seriously unwell neonate and young infant
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Recognition_of_the_seriously_unwell_neonate_and_young_infant/
    ) Aciclovir if indicated Adequate analgesia and sedation Careful fluid management: See Neonatal intravenous …
  • Wound dressings - acute traumatic wounds
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Wound_dressings_acute_traumatic_wounds/
    if cleansed and decontaminated adequately Provide adequate analgesia during wound care Background Objectives …
  • Hereditary angioedema (C1-esterase inhibitor deficiency)
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Hereditary_angioedema_(C1-esterase_inhibitor_deficiency)/
    analgesia including NSAIDs Consider consultation with local paediatric team when First episode of swelling …
  • Resuscitation: Hospital Management of Cardiopulmonary Arrest COVID-19
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Resuscitation__Hospital_Management_of_Cardiopulmonary_Arrest_COVID-19/
    adequate sedation and analgesia Test for coronavirus once patient is stable: PCR of throat …
  • Acute red eye
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Acute_red_eye/
    Conjunctivitis is the most common cause of acute red eyes Adequate analgesia will aid examination and procedural …
  • Influenza
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Influenza/
    aspirate) Treatment Supportive care as required eg hydration support, analgesia and respiratory support …
  • Child abuse
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Child_abuse/
    /ICU monitoring may be required Provide analgesia as required Provide psychological support …