Emergencies
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Diagnosis - Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia
It is important that the diagnosis of a food allergy is made by a medical practitioner with experience in food allergy. Never self-diagnose or rely on anecdotal information for a diagnosis.A person who is suspected of having a food allergy should obtain a referral to see an allergy specialist for correct diagnosis, advice on preventative management and emergency treatment. A referral to a dietitian may also be required, particularly with multiple food allergies.People diagnosed with a potent
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How to give Emerade - Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
How to give Emerade
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Emergency departments | Health and wellbeing | Queensland Government
Information about emergency departments in public hospitals including where they are located, costs, how they work, and what people can expect when visiting.
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Emergency department - what to expect - Better Health Channel
You are treated as soon as possible in an emergency department, but someone who arrived after you may be seen earlier if necessary.
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CPR | National Centre for Farmer Health
When the heart stops pumping, it is known as a cardiac arrest. CPR can be life-saving first aid and will increase an individuals chance of survival. Read more...
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CPR for babies: Aboriginal parents | Raising Children Network
Use this picture guide for Aboriginal parents to find out how to give CPR when a baby is not breathing.
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CPR for newborns and babies: in pictures | Raising Children Network
Get illustrated steps to CPR for babies. Our guide shows you how to do rescue breathing and chest compressions. You can print it out for easy reference.
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) | Better Health Channel
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for children (over 12 months of age) | Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
CPR for children over 12 months There are 7 steps to follow when helping a collapsed person
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for babies (less than 12 months of age) | Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
CPR for babies (less than 12 months) There are 7 steps to follow when helping a collapsed person
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Legal - Withholding and withdrawing life-sustaining treatment Factsheet
Decisions to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining medical treatment can be difficult. Sometimes they are made by the person themselves (if they have capacity), and sometimes they are made on behalf of the person (if they no longer have capacity). This factsheet explains the key legal principles about withholding and withdrawing life-sustaining treatment.
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Diabetic Coma - Symptoms and Causes | Ausmed
Very low or very high blood glucose levels are primary causes of diabetic coma occurring in people with diabetes. There are 3 types of diabetic coma: diabetic ketoacidosis coma; hyperosmolar coma and hypoglycaemic coma. Diabetic coma is regarded as a medical emergency requiring immediate treatment.
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Hypothermia: Reversible Causes of Cardiac Arrest Series
Hypothermia occurs when the core body temperature drops to below 35°C (95°F). Primary hypothermia occurs when the ability of an otherwise healthy person to maintain core body temperature is overwhelmed by excessive cold temperatures, particularly when energy stores in the body have been depleted.
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Hyperglycaemia - a Diabetes Emergency | Ausmed
Hyperglycaemia is the medical condition in which a patient presents with abnormally high levels of glucose circulating in their bloodstream (Better Health Channel 2014). It is common for people not to experience the symptoms of hyperglycaemia until their blood sugar levels reach this high level.
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Community use of naloxonefor opioid overdose | Issue 4 | Volume 40 | Australian Prescriber | Australian Prescriber
Will training laypeople in the use of naloxone reduce accidental opioid overdose deaths?
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Chest Pain Assessment: When Your Patient Has Chest Pain
One of the most important skills available to the healthcare worker in this situation is the ability to perform an accurate pain assessment. This is particularly the case when a patient is experiencing chest pain, as it will help to determine whether the pain is cardiac in nature.
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Bronchiolitis: Recognise and Assess | Ausmed
This article is to be read in conjunction with Paediatric Respiratory Assessment. Starship Hospitals Clinical Guidelines define bronchiolitis as A viral lower respiratory infection which affects children, usually under 12 months of age, with younger infants often more severely affected.
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Bronchiolitis: Recognise and Assess | Ausmed
This article is to be read in conjunction with Paediatric Respiratory Assessment. Starship Hospitals Clinical Guidelines define bronchiolitis as A viral lower respiratory infection which affects children, usually under 12 months of age, with younger infants often more severely affected.
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Medications to prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): a review of the evidence | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: There is moderate quality evidence for the efficacy of hydrocortisone for the prevention of PTSD development in adults
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Managing behavioural and psychological symptoms in dementia | Issue 4 | Volume 39 | Australian Prescriber
Behavioural and psychological symptoms are perhaps the commonest complication of dementia syndromes.
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