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Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis (PSGN)
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volume depletion) Signs of pulmonary oedema End organ effects of hypertension (hypertensive retinopathy … Endorsed See also Nephrotic syndrome Hypertension Henoch-Schonlein purpura Key points Post-streptococcal …, the classical triad being: Hypertension Haematuria (may be macroscopic or microscopic) Oedema Initial assessment …
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Nephrotic syndrome
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vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism Severe hypertension Headache, vomiting, blurred vision, change … severe or symptomatic oedema Monitor closely for hypertension and pulmonary oedema (infusions should … Endorsed See also Hypertension in children and adolescents Key points Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is a clinical …
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Spider Bite - Big Black Spider
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In the absence of antivenom, management may require Pulmonary oedema - intubation, IPPV/ PEEP, Hypertension … and lacrimation, due to autonomic hyperactivity Hypertension and tachycardia - may progress to bradycardia … and hypotension Pulmonary oedema, cyanosis, respiratory failure Always check for Medicalert bracelet in any …
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Henoch-Schönlein purpura
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joint Hypertension Haematuria Key points Urinalysis and blood pressure measurement must be done when … Examination Assess for Features General observations Hypertension Blood pressure must be measured at initial … nephritic syndrome, hypertension, renal impairment, renal failure Typical rash distribution Management …
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High risk - low dose paediatric ingestions
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Amphetamines Agitation Hypertension Hyperthermia Seizures Calcium channel blockers Bradycardia Hypotension … Pulmonary fibrosis. Admission for observation is mandated if there is any concern that a small child may …
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Chest pain
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or pulmonary conditions (eg arrhythmia, cardiomyopathy, pulmonary hypertension, sudden death) Risk factors … such as echocardiogram or CT pulmonary angiogram should be discussed with a senior clinician Assessment History … for serious or life-threatening conditions Cardiac Pulmonary embolus Respiratory Gastrointestinal First …
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Whooping cough (pertussis)
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encephalopathy, pulmonary hypertension Investigations Laboratory confirmation is not necessary for diagnosis … of B pertussis pneumonia with associated pulmonary hypertension) Management of cases Treatment …
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Local anaesthetic poisoning
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with laboratory testing Pancreatitis (rare) Venous thromboembolism (rare) Pulmonary hypertension Acute lung injury …
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Nitrous Oxide - oxygen mix
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or surgery with air trapping Pulmonary hypertension associated with decreased exercise tolerance Increased …
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Resuscitation: hospital management of cardiopulmonary arrest
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arrest) Cardiac surgery Drowning Sepsis Pulmonary hypertension Toxins (National Poisons Centre 13 11 26 …