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
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
The Death of a child CPG has been updated with a comprehensive revision by the CPG Committee, together with a new suite of supporting resources, and endorsed by the PIC (Sept 22). This CPG provides stepwise guidance on the key procedures and processes relating to the death of a child, including communication and support for … Continued
The Trauma–secondary survey CPG has been updated and reviewed by the CPG committee, and endorsed by the Paediatric Improvement Collaborative (July 2022). This CPG follows on from the Trauma–primary survey CPG. It has been updated to include key points and background, as well as a detailed table with suggested approach to assessment in the secondary … Continued
The Diabetes insipidus CPG has been updated and reviewed by the CPG committee and endorsed by the Paediatric Improvement Collaborative (July 2022). It includes new key points, background, assessment and management sections. There is additional detail on assessment and management of central versus nephrogenic causes of diabetes insipidus, as well as the inclusion of a … Continued
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