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Engaging with and assessing the adolescent patient

What is adolescence? 1. Historically spanning from ages 12–18 years, approximating the phase between pubertal onset and legal … See more

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The Royal Children's Hospital : The Royal Children's Hospital

WebFunds from the 2024 Good Friday Appeal to be shared with regional paediatric health services For the first time in the Good Friday Appeal’s history, funding will be distributed …

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Kids Health Information : Mental health – adolescents

WebDrug and alcohol use is a risk factor for mental health problems in teenagers. It’s important to remember that difficulties with mental health in children and teenagers are no-one’s …

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The Education Hub

WebWe partner with medical, nursing and allied health teams to support quality education for health professionals. Our aim is to develop and promote educational programs and …

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Mental health – infants and young children

WebMental health is the emotional, social and behavioural wellbeing of any infant, child, young person or adult. All children, no matter their age, can have mental health problems. …

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Nursing guidelines : Nursing assessment

WebExamine least intrusive areas first (i.e. hands, arms) and painful and sensitive assessment last (i.e. ears, nose, mouth). Determine what parts of the exam is to be completed before …

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Nursing guidelines : Skin traction

WebTraction: Traction is the application of a pulling force to an injured part of the body or extremity. Skin traction (bucks traction): Skin traction is applied by strapping the patient’s …

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Kids Health Information : Coronavirus COVID-19

WebYou can contact the Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080 or Healthdirect on 1800 022 222 for more information about COVID-19. If your child is very unwell, you …

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Nursing guidelines : Nursing Documentation Principles

WebNursing documentation is essential for clinical communication. Documentation provides an accurate reflection of nursing assessments, changes in clinical state, care provided and …

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My RCH Portal : About My RCH Portal

WebContact the My RCH Portal Help Desk during business hours (7:30 am to 6 pm) on (03) 9345 6277 and press option 1 or email [email protected]. Please note - the Help …

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Kids Health Information : Headaches

WebA headache is a symptom of pain in the area of the head or neck. Headaches are common in children and adolescents. Headaches can be caused by many things, including colds, …

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

WebDisclaimer . This information is intended to support, not replace, discussion with your doctor or healthcare professionals. The authors of these consumer health information handouts …

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Kids Health Information : Heart problems in children

WebHeart problems are quite common in children (about one in 100). Treatment for heart defects depends on the cause of the problem, and may include medicines, surgery or other …

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Clinical Practice Guidelines : Mental state examination

WebA Mental State Examination (MSE) is a part of every mental health assessment. Interpretation of the MSE must keep in mind the patient’s age and developmental level. If …

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Clinical Practice Guidelines : Preschool asthma (1-5 years)

WebThis guideline defines preschool asthma as children between 1-5 years old who present with recurrent episodes of wheeze, cough or difficulty breathing/activity limitation, all of which …

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Management of Eating Disorders in the Emergency Department

WebHR ≤ 50bpm. Postural HR increase ≥30 bpm. Resting systolic BP ≤80 mmHg. Postural systolic drop ≥ 20mmHg. Hypothermia <35.5C. Dehydration. Arrhythmia or prolonged …

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Recognition of the seriously unwell neonate and young infant

WebThe neonate/infant is clinically well and there is low likelihood of infection based on examination and negative infective indices. In this setting, and if cultures are negative at …

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FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE CHILD HEALTH AND …

WebMoore T, Oberklaid F. Investing in Early education and care: The Health and Wellbeing Case. Chapter in forth coming International Encyclopaedia of Education (ELSEVIER). …

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Clinical Practice Guidelines : Whooping cough (pertussis)

WebClassic whooping cough: Cough and coryza for one week (catarrhal phase), followed by a more pronounced cough in spells or paroxysms (paroxysmal phase) Pertussis can also …

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