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Childrens cancer centre - blood culture
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, urological or gynae malig Weight Yellow aerobic bottle (for small vols) Green aerobic …
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Neonatal antimicrobial guidelines
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PROPHYLAXIS Fungal All infants <1500 g Nystatin Cease when weight ≥1500 g Older infants with multiple risk … infection in very low birth weight preterm infants: A randomized controlled trial. BMC Pediatrics , 2020;20 … Antibiotic Therapy and Outcomes in Very Low Birth Weight Infants. Pediatrics , 2019;143(3):e20182286. Ur …
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Adolescent gynaecology - Heavy menstrual bleeding
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signs of PCOS: acne, excess facial or body hair, weight gain Vaginal examination is rarely indicated … decrease flow by 25–50%. The usual dose in adolescents is 1 gram TDS (Dosing by weight 15–25 mg/kg 2–3 …
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Trauma - primary survey
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allocation Estimate the child’s weight Prepare age/weight appropriate doses of medication and equipment …
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Poisoning - Acute Guidelines For Initial Management
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and higher surface area to weight ratio, and to inhaled toxins due to increased respiratory rate. Potentially …. Weight of child Symptoms Signs If mixed or undetermined ingestion paracetamol level should be done …
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Unsettled or crying babies
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likely if there is poor weight gain Differential diagnoses to consider Non-IgE cow milk / soy protein … vomiting diarrhoea with blood or mucus poor weight gain wide-spread eczema Clinical diagnosis by trialing …
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Acute Knee Injuries - Emergency Department
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patterned tear that is flipped can hinder weight bearing and even present with an acutely locked knee … cannot bear weight acutely. Regular ice application at home; for example, 15 minutes 3 times a day for 3 …
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis
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of Dehydration Weigh child – compare to recent weight if available. Caution The degree of dehydration is often … fluid rates (mL/hr) based on degree of dehydration Weight (kg) Mild/nil dehydration (mL/hr) Moderate … with increased risk of cerebral oedema Sodium bicarbonate dose (mmol) = 0.15 x body weight (kg) x base deficit …
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Acceptable ranges for physiological variables
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charts Acceptable ranges for physiological variables Age Approximate Weight (kg) Systolic BP (mmHg) Heart …
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Substance use (abuse)
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around nostrils, septum or mouth, evidence of rectal damage, dehydration, rapid weight loss. Review …