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  • 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/
    a recurrence of paroxysms Can present as a non-specific persistent cough Poor feeding, weight loss, sleep …
  • Family Violence
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Family_Violence/
    CPG information Other resources CPG feedback Family Violence Family Violence See also Slow weight gain …
  • Hypoglycaemia
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Hypoglycaemia/
    hypoglycaemic agents, aspirin, beta-blockers Past medical history Neonatal hypoglycaemia and birth weight …
  • 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 …
  • Cough
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Cough/
    Haemoptysis Systemic symptoms (fever, weight loss, growth failure) Neurodevelopmental abnormality Feeding …