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Haematuria
www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Haematuria/
Weight Physical exam particularly reviewing for eyes, skin, genitalia, joint tenderness or swelling …
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Substance use (abuse)
www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Substance_use_abuse/
, evidence of rectal damage, dehydration, rapid weight loss. Review the child's general functioning …
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Anaphylaxis
www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Anaphylaxis/
anaphylaxis management Adrenaline (epinephrine) doses Adrenaline dose chart Age (years) Weight (kg) Volume (mL … Weight (approx age) Image EpiPen® Jr (150 microg / 0.15 mg) 7.5-20 kg (<5 years) (Green) EpiPen® (300 …
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Metabolic disorders
www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Metabolic_disorders/
losses (eg vomiting, diarrhoea) Ensure adequate amount of calories for age and weight to avoid catabolism …
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Burns - post acute care and dressings
www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Burns_-_post_acute_care_and_dressings/
in children with facial burns, injuries or comorbidities that prevent adequate oral intake Regular weight …
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Meningitis and encephalitis
www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Meningitis_encephalitis/
, including weight, measurement of the serum sodium and acid-base status, and clinical assessment … of the neurological state should be repeated every 6-12 hours for the first 48 hours Monitor weight head circumference …
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Cerebral palsy
www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Cerebral_palsy/
complications, multiple pregnancy Perinatal: acute hypoxic event, prematurity, low birth weight, neonatal … for weight gain, to reduce nutritional deficiencies, provide a route for medication administration and reduce …
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Humeral shaft fractures - Emergency Department
www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/fractures/Humeral_shaft_fractures_Emergency_Department/
using a collar and cuff. This allows the weight of the arm itself to act as traction across the fracture …
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Micronutrient deficiency
www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Micronutrient_deficiency/
and joint pain, poor wound healing, fatigue, weight loss, gingival inflammation with gum bleeding, petechiae … Gastrointestinal disease Heavy menstrual loss Maternal iron deficiency Prematurity Low birth weight Selenium …
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Infantile spasms
www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Infantile_spasms/
, glucose and weight twice weekly Consideration of proton pump inhibitor Consideration of prophylactic …