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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 …
  • Writing a good medical report
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Writing_a_good_medical_report/
    are fundamental to the weight given by the court to their opinion. Some opinions sought may be beyond …
  • Primary immunodeficiencies
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Primary_immunodeficiencies/
    slow to gain weight ) Persistent lymphopenia (especially lymphocyte count <1 x 10 9 /L in children <1 …
  • Immigrant health - acute presentations
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Immigrant_Health_acute_presentations/
    Malnutrition - weight/BMI <5th centile for age and disproportionate for family Complex medical issues Offshore …
  • Vomiting
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Vomiting/
    months of age Suggested initial dosage: Weight Dose 8-15 kg 2 mg 15-30 kg 4 mg >30 kg 8 mg Can be given …
  • Intranasal fentanyl
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Intranasal_fentanyl/
    Attach the mucosal atomiser device (MAD) on to the end of the syringe Draw up appropriate dose for weight …
  • Chickenpox (varicella)
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    dressing Varicella Zoster Immune Globulin (VZIG) Doses are given IM according to the following table Weight …
  • Fractures of the Pelvic Ring and Acetabulum - Emergency Department
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/fractures/Fractures_of_the_Pelvic_Ring_and_Acetabulum_-_Emergency_Department/
    or minimally displaced diastasis of symphysis pubis may be able to return to weight bearing relatively early …
  • Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
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    of autoimmune condition(s) Red flags for alternative diagnosis Bone pain, limp, anorexia, weight loss, jaundice …
  • Diabetic ketoacidosis
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Diabetic_ketoacidosis/
    , compare with recent weight if available Children with DKA will be dehydrated, however clinical estimates … doctor Weight (kg) Mild dehydration <5% (mL/hr) Moderate dehydration 5-9% (mL/hr) Severe dehydration ≥10 …