Journal of paediatrics and child health
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J Paediatr Child Health · Sep 2009
The epidemiology of health conditions of newly arrived refugee children: a review of patients attending a specialist health clinic in Sydney.
To determine the prevalence of common diseases in newly arrived refugee children, resettled in Sydney, by region of birth. To identify health needs of refugee children in Australia. ⋯ Our findings suggest that screening refugee children for common treatable conditions, even if they are asymptomatic, is paramount. In addition to infectious diseases screening, nutritional deficiencies should routinely be screened for.
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J Paediatr Child Health · Sep 2009
Emergency management of paediatric status epilepticus in Australia and New Zealand: practice patterns in the context of clinical practice guidelines.
To establish current acute seizure management through a review of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) and reported physician management in the 11 largest paediatric emergency departments in Australia (n= 9) and New Zealand (n= 2) within the Paediatric Research in Emergency Departments International Collaborative (PREDICT) network, and to compare this with Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) guidelines and existing evidence. ⋯ Initial seizure management by CPG recommendations and reported physician practice was broadly similar across PREDICT sites and consistent with APLS guidelines. Practice was variable for second/third line SE management. Areas of controversy would benefit from multi-centred trials.