The Sexually transmitted infections CPG has been updated and reviewed by the CPG Committee and endorsed by the Paediatric Improvement Collaborative (December 2022). This updated CPG now includes genital warts and herpes infection as well as other common sexually transmitted infections affecting young people. CPG key points Many STIs are asymptomatic, but can cause serious … Continued
The Cyanotic episodes in congenital heart disease CPG has been updated and reviewed by the CPG Committee and endorsed by the Paediatric Improvement Collaborative (December 2022). CPG key points Most cyanotic episodes in children with congenital heart disease (CHD) are self-limiting The child should be comforted by the parent, clinicians should use a minimal handling … Continued
The Acute red eye CPG has been updated and reviewed by the CPG Committee and endorsed by the Paediatric Improvement Collaborative (December 2022). It has been updated to include a comprehensive condition specific management table with images to aid in assessment. CPG key points Conjunctivitis is the most common cause of acute red eyes Adequate … Continued
The Acute eye injury CPG has been updated and reviewed by the CPG Committee and endorsed by the Paediatric Improvement Collaborative (December 2022). This CPG provides more detail on examination and providing adequate analgesia to aid examination, condition specific management such as management on corneal abrasions and foreign bodies and has an updated acute eye … Continued
The Penetrating eye injury CPG has been updated and reviewed by the CPG Committee and endorsed by the Paediatric Improvement Collaborative (December 2022). This CPG now includes signs suggestive of a globe perforation and images of penetrating eye injuries for reference. CPG key points An open globe, or penetrating eye injury is a serious threat … Continued
The Eye examination CPG is a new CPG developed by the CPG Committee and endorsed by the Paediatric Improvement Collaborative (December 2022). The CPG provides a step-by-step approach to examination of the eye for children with practical tips and important considerations. CPG key points Assessing visual acuity can be difficult but should be performed early … Continued
The Neonatal intravenous fluids CPG is a new CPG developed by the CPG Committee and endorsed by the Paediatric Improvement Collaborative (December 2022). The CPG provides guidance on the prescription of intravenous fluids for neonates above 32 weeks and outside of a neonatal intensive care setting. It covers which fluids to use for resuscitation and … Continued
Here is a list of the new and updated CPGs endorsed by the Paediatric Improvement Collaborative during the year: New CPGs published and endorsed in 2022 Eye examination Neonatal IV fluids Death of a child: SUDI Antibiotic allergy Antenatal urinary tract dilation Non-IgE mediated food allergy Updated CPGs published and endorsed in 2022 Acute eye … Continued
The asthma preventer treatments in adolescents 12 years+ CPG is a new CPG developed by the CPG Committee and endorsed by the Paediatric Improvement Collaborative (Sept 2022). Key areas the CPG comprehensively covers are: initiating therapy using an anti-inflammatory reliever-based regimen (or traditional SABA and inhaled ICS); stepping up or down therapy; and an approach … Continued
The Febrile child CPG has been updated by the CPG committee, with review and input from clinicians in NSW, Qld and Victoria, and has been endorsed by the Paediatric Improvement Collaborative (Sept 2022). CPG key points Febrile neonates ≤28 days of corrected age require investigations (FBE, CRP, blood, urine and CSF cultures ± CXR) … Continued
