Updated CPG: Sexually transmitted infections 

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

Updated CPG: Cyanotic episodes in congenital heart disease 

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

Updated CPG: Acute red eye  

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

Updated CPG: Acute eye injury  

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

Updated CPG: Penetrating eye injury 

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

New CPG: Eye examination

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

New CPG: Neonatal intravenous fluids

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

Christmas thank you from the CPG Team 2022

2022 has been a fantastic year for our guidelines, with 25 revisions and the addition of 6 brand new CPGs Thank you to all the authors and supervisors who developed or updated CPGs this year: Adam Dennison Ailbhe McGrath Alan Ngo Alex Cussen Amanda Stock Amanda Wilkins Bek Barker        Bronwyn Power Christian Catalano Dani McCollum … Continued

CPGs endorsed by the Paediatric Improvement Collaborative in 2022

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

New CPG: Asthma preventer treatments in adolescents 12 years+

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