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  • 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/
    rupture of membranes, maternal fever, Apgars and resuscitation requirements, history of postnatal … fluids for neonates See Intravenous fluids for infants Fluid resuscitation as required Maintenance fluids …
  • Diabetes insipidus
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Diabetes_insipidus/
    to adequately respond to thirst Beyond emergency resuscitation, sodium chloride containing fluids should never … resuscitation, all fluid management for children with nephrogenic DI must be discussed with a nephrologist …
  • Cyanotic episodes in congenital heart disease
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Cyanotic_episodes_in_congenital_heart_disease/
    unwell neonate and young infant Resuscitation of the seriously unwell child Key points Most cyanotic …
  • Death of a child: Sudden unexpected death in infancy SUDI
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Death_of_a_child__Sudden_unexpected_death_in_infancy_SUDI/
    of death, time found, people present at the scene, resuscitation details, details of confirmation of death …
  • Drowning
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Drowning/
    Calendar CPG information Other resources CPG feedback Drowning Drowning PIC Endorsed See also Resuscitation …
  • Seizures - acute management
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Seizures_-_acute_management/
    Emergency drug dose calculator Emergency medication and resuscitation resources Resuscitation guidelines Key …
  • Toxidromes poisoning
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Toxidromes_poisoning/
    management Resuscitation Recreational drug use and overdose  Key points A toxic syndrome or toxidrome …
  • Chloral hydrate poisoning
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Chloral_hydrate_poisoning/
    injury. Paracetamol level in all intentional overdoses Acute Management Resuscitation Standard procedures …
  • Salicylates poisoning
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Salicylates_Posioning/
    patients Ingestion of unknown quantity Resuscitation and supportive care Standard procedures and supportive …
  • Tricyclic Antidepressant (TCA) Poisoning
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Tricyclic_Antidepressant_(TCA)_Poisoning/
    Management No antidote, treatment is supportive   1. Resuscitation Standard procedures and supportive care …