Summaries
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NICE guidelineNICE fever in under 5s guideline
A summary of the 2019 updated NICE guideline on fever in under 5s with a ‘traffic light’ approach to assessing risk, and features of specific diseases
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NICE guideline
NICE GORD in children guideline
A useful NICE guideline summary on the recognition, diagnosis, and management of GORD in children and young people.
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NICE guideline
NICE depression in children and young people guideline
This summary covers assessing people aged 5–18 years for depression and appropriate management strategies based on severity.
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SIGN guideline
SIGN FASD guideline
Failure to recognise prenatal alcohol exposure as a possible cause of behavioural difficulties may contribute to adverse outcomes for the child.
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
PHE scarlet fever guideline
A concise summary of the PHE guideline on the management of scarlet fever and its complications, and the recommended actions to effectively treat them
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
PHE childhood flu vaccine guideline
This concise and useful algorithm shows which flu vaccine children should have.
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NICE guideline
NICE guideline: UTI in children and young people
This 2017 updated summary covers diagnosis and follow-up. Includes updated advice on urine testing strategies in children under 3 years
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
PHE whooping cough guideline
Summary of PHE guidance on the management of whooping cough covers testing and includes an algorithm on the management of patients with the condition.
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
Let’s talk about weight in children guideline
This summary relates to families of 4–12-year-old children and young people, covering how to discuss weight, and support positive lifestyle changes.
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NICE guideline
NICE food allergy guideline
A clear and concise NICE guideline summary on the diagnosis and management of IgE-mediated and non-IgE-mediated food allergy in children and young people.
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NICE guideline
NICE preterm follow up guideline
This summary explains the risk of different developmental problems and disorders, what patients and carers need to know, and discharge planning.
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Independent professional body guideline
HeadSmart brain tumours in children guidance
This summary covers the presenting symptoms and diagnosis of brain tumours in children, and when to refer for specialist management
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NICE guideline
NICE ADHD guideline
The updated summary covers key points on identification and treatment of ADHD, management, supporting families and carers, and appropriate medication.
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Working party guideline/algorithm
Use of unlicensed medicines in paediatric patients guideline
A clear and concise summary of guidance for the safe prescribing of unlicensed medicines in paediatric patients. Includes legal guidance for prescribers.
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NICE guideline
NICE guideline: diagnosis of autism in young people
A clear and concise summary of the NICE guideline on the recognition, diagnosis, and referral of children and young people on the autism spectrum.
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Independent professional body guideline
iMAP cow’s milk allergy guideline
Concise summary on cow’s milk allergy in infants that covers history taking, diagnosis, and referral. Includes presentation and management algorithms.
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NICE guideline
NICE constipation in children guideline
A useful summary of NICE's guideline on the diagnosis and management of childhood constipation. Includes 'red flag' findings and summary tables.
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Independent professional body guideline
RCPCH stroke in childhood guideline
What is a GP’s role in the management of children with stroke? Read this useful and concise summary to find out, which includes a management algorithm.
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Independent professional body guideline
ROS guideline: vitamin D and bone health in children
A clear summary on the management of vitamin D deficiency in children and young people.
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NICE guideline
NICE diabetes in children guideline
This summary includes recommendations on pharmacological therapy, recognition and management of diabetic ketoacidosis, and a care pathway.
