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IntroductionAdrenaline injectors are emergency devices used to treat a severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency and can be life-threatening. Adrenaline inje...
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IntroductionThe immune system is the part of the body that keeps you healthy by fighting infection and germs. The immune system makes proteins called antibodies that stick to and attack germs.The immu...
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IntroductionThe appendix is a small tube made of muscle that is attached to the large intestine. It is usually found on the lower right side of the abdomen.The appendix can get infected or blocked, wh...
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IntroductionA burn injury is when there is damage to the skin caused by:heatradiationelectricityfrictionchemicals.Burns can range from mild, like a friction burn from sliding on a carpet, to severe li...
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Physical activity in the form of movement is one of the most beneficial things a child can do. It’s not only essential for a child’s physical development but also for their social skills, emotional re...
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IntroductionAmbulatory Blood Pressure (ABP) monitoring is a portable test that records your child's blood pressure over 24 hours while they go about their usual day and during sleep. The ABP moni...
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IntroductionBarium tests (swallow, meal, and enema) are x-ray scans used to show your child’s digestive tract. The digestive tract includes the following organs:oesophagus – the tube that connect...
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IntroductionContinuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a type of breathing support therapy used to stop the airways from being obstructed during sleep. It is used to treat a condition called obstru...
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IntroductionBreastfeeding is when a baby is fed using human milk from the breast. Breastfeeding can include feeding a baby:straight from the breastusing milk pumped from the breast in a bottle or SNS ...