Preventing Diarrhoea and Vomiting in Children 0-5 years
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Archive: Paediatrics
Rectal Paraldehyde For Stopping Seizures
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My Child is Having Sedation: Advice for Parents
Why does my child need sedation? Sedation will make your child feel sleepy and calm; it can help children to cope with any potentially frightening or uncomfortable procedures. Sedation...
Home Intravenous (IV) Antibiotic Teaching Pack for Children / Parents / Carers of Children with Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
Personal details Patient’s Name: Address: Date of birth: Hospital number: Name of consultant: Allergies: Weight: Date of last competency check: Please use the following telephone numbers if you have...
High Blood Glucose Levels (Hyperglycaemia) On Pump Therapy
What is hyperglycaemia? Target blood glucose level is between 4 and 7 mmol/l. Hyperglycaemia is when the blood glucose level is too high. High blood glucose levels could be...
Head Injury – Discharge Information for Parents / Carers (Paediatrics)
We think that it is alright for your child to leave hospital now. We have checked their symptoms and they seem well on the road to recovery. When you...
Head Injury Advice Sheet for Children
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Fever Advice Sheet for Children 0-5 years
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Egg allergy and Mumps, Measles and Rubella (MMR) Vaccination in Children
Frequently asked questions: I have heard that MMR vaccine contains egg products. Will my child react to the MMR vaccine if he/she is allergic to egg? The MMR vaccine...
Cystic Fibrosis Information for Families
Introduction Looking after children with cystic fibrosis (CF) requires a number of different health professionals working together as a team, often called a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) This consists of...