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  • Diabetic ketoacidosis
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Diabetic_ketoacidosis/
    of DKA Vital signs including blood pressure Weigh child, compare with recent weight if available Children … mL/kg. Discuss with a senior doctor Weight (kg) Mild dehydration <5% (mL/hr) Moderate dehydration 5-9 …
  • Preschool asthma (1-5 years)
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Preschool_asthma_(1-5_years)/
    asthma Look for signs of comorbidity, including allergic rhinitis and eczema Measure height and weight …
  • Adolescent gynaecology - lower abdominal pain
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Adolescent_Gynaecology_Lower_Abdominal_Pain/
    safe sex and contraception Systemic features : fever, weight loss, vomiting, headache Adolescent …
  • Whooping cough (pertussis)
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Whooping_Cough_Pertussis/
    , weight loss, sleep disturbance Other family members frequently have a cough (>70% of household contacts …
  • Family Violence
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Family_Violence/
    Violence Family Violence See also Slow weight gain Unsettled or crying babies (Colic) Child abuse Engaging …
  • Hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Hyperosmolar_hyperglycaemic_state/
    Polydipsia and/or polyuria Weight loss and/or increased appetite Lethargy, behaviour change or confusion …
  • Asthma in primary school-aged children (6-11 years)
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Asthma_in_primary_school-aged_children_(6-11_years)/
    of comorbidity, including allergic rhinitis and eczema Measure height and weight Respiratory examination …
  • Snakebite
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Snakebite/
    to be due to envenomation, then give undiluted antivenom via rapid IV push. There is no weight based …
  • Febrile child
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Febrile_child/
    bottle preferentially, ie if inadequate volume for both bottles  Volume and type of blood culture: Weight …
  • Influenza
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Influenza/
    delivery Oseltamivir dosage Weight Oral Doses Duration Treatment Preterm <38 weeks post menstrual age (PMA …