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Anticoagulation therapy
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to support clinician’s management of warfarin and low molecular weight heparin (Clexane) . These can … more concentrated UFH solutions than that recommended based on weight. If this is necessary, increased … procedures are required, including double checking at the patient bedside. Patient Weight x Dose …
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Pelvic Avulsion Injuries – Emergency Department
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without weight bearing, followed by protected weight bearing after a week. Return to sport will usually … of progressive weight bearing, stretching, movement against resistance, muscle strengthening and return to full …, but compliance with an initial period of rest and then protected weight bearing is key to preventing delays …
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Talus Fractures: Emergency Department
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/or inability to bear weight - Findings may be minimal in a non-displaced or osteochondral fracture … to the nearest orthopaedics service. - Weight bearing should be avoided. Crutches or a wheelchair may be required … to facilitate this. (Return to weight bearing will be discussed by orthopaedics in the course of follow-up) 10 …
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Ankle Sprains - Emergency Department
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and tenderness Pain with ankle eversion Swelling may be subtle Inability to bear weight, and especially to walk … and bruising, and weight bearing acutely is often not tolerated. 5. What radiological investigations should … at the posterior aspect of the lateral malleolus Inability to bear weight both at the time of the injury …
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Paracetamol poisoning
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based on actual body weight. For patients >110 kg, calculate the dose based on 110 kg body weight. NAC … stage of the infusion needs to be appropriate for the age and weight of the child and clinical … volume combined). Children or adolescents >40 kg (recommended ceiling weight 110 kg): Infusion stage NAC …
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Pyloric stenosis
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appear hungry post-vomiting Non-bilious Blood-stained in less than 10% Weight loss or inadequate weight … weights if available Visible gastric peristalsis (may be more obvious following a feed) Pyloric mass Olive …
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Hypernatraemia
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status Weigh bare child and compare with recent (within 2 weeks) weight recording Serial weight … or polyjoule Monitor fluid status with urine output and repeated weights (weigh at least daily, and up … hypernatraemia requires correction over several days, at a slower rate than this table describes Weight (kg) Rate …
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Jaundice in early infancy
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urine and pale stools (biliary obstruction) Significant weight loss >10% within the first week of life … serology Birth Birth trauma Instrumental delivery Feeding Breast vs formula feeds Poor weight gain Output … (including biliblanket use) and monitoring Ongoing close monitoring of weight, hydration, and bilirubin …
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Lumbar puncture
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/adolescents to reduce the risk of headache, evidence is not convincing in younger children Age of child Weight … 5-6 Median spinal cord depth has been correlated with weight Neonates and infants (mm) = 2 x weight … (kg) + 7, children (mm) = 0.4 x weight (kg) + 20 Analgesia Ensure acute pain management including …
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Abdominal pain - chronic
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weight loss/stunting of height unexplained fever changes in bowel habit, chronic diarrhoea, blood …) Examination Signs of dehydration Weight and height, preferably over time Pubertal status Abdominal examination … bowel habit Poor weight gain or slow growth Anaemia/iron deficiency (treatment resistant) Bloating …