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  • Gastroenteritis
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Gastroenteritis/
    Resuscitation: care of the seriously unwell child Focal abdominal tenderness Guarding Significant distension …
  • Trauma – secondary survey
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Major_paediatric_trauma_the_secondary_survey/
    , management and decisions to terminate resuscitation.  Emergency Medicine Journal . 2018. 35:669-674. Tweet …
  • Diabetic ketoacidosis
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Diabetic_ketoacidosis/
    Resuscitation Note: It is rare for children with DKA to require intubation and ventilation. Maintaining … fluid resuscitation should be factored into fluid replacement, especially if the child has received >20 …
  • Abdominal pain - acute
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Abdominal_pain_-_acute/
    resuscitation may be required (see Intravenous fluids ) Provide adequate analgesia. IV morphine or intranasal …
  • Non-IgE mediated food allergy
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Non-IgE_mediated_food_allergy/
    Suggested ondansetron doses (oral): Weight Dose 8-15 kg 2 mg 15-30 kg 4 mg >30 kg 6-8 mg Fluid resuscitation …
  • Croup (Laryngotracheobronchitis)
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Croup_Laryngotracheobronchitis/
    and Dexamethasone 0.6 mg/kg (max 12 mg) PO/IM/IV Life-threatening: Move to resuscitation area and involve senior …
  • Hereditary angioedema (C1-esterase inhibitor deficiency)
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Hereditary_angioedema_(C1-esterase_inhibitor_deficiency)/
    concentrate administration. If severe, consider fluid resuscitation. Mild pain can be treated with simple …
  • Snakebite
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Snakebite/
    . See also Anaphylaxis Resuscitation Key points Specific advice about children with potential snakebite …
  • Ketamine use for procedural sedation
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Ketamine_use_for_procedural_sedation/
    is mandatory. Resuscitation equipment must be readily available Pre-sedation The procedure should be explained …
  • Management of Eating Disorders in the Emergency Department
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Management_of_Eating_Disorders_in_the_Emergency_Department/
    resuscitation/re-introduction incurs medical risks including: Refeeding syndrome: potentially fatal shifts …