Paediatrics in the community pharmacy

referal symptoms for nappy rash

severe rash

signs of bacterial infection

treatment failure following 7 days of appropriate treatment

psoriasis

treatment of headlice

1. wet combing

2. phsical insecticide - ist line (Dimeticone)

3. chemical insecticide

threadworm treatment

Mebendazole

when can you not use threadworm treatment

under 2’s

pregnancy and breastfeeding

when to refer a fever to the GP

under 3 months 38 or higher

3-6 months and 39 or higher

what are the major signs of sepsis

blue, pale, blotchy skin

a rash that doesn’t fade

stiff neck

photophobia

SOB

what should you do if GORD suspected

Refer to GP

When to refer Diarrhoea

more than 72hours in older children

more than 48hrs in children under 3

more than 24 hours in children under 1

babies under 3 months immediate referal

treatment of colic

simethicone

how to treat oral thrush

miconazole cream on nipple after feeds

miconazole gel in mouth

treatment of conjuctivitis

children under 2 years - self care or GP

management of nappy rash

sudocrem

metanium

conotrane

how to treat fever

paracetamol >2 months

ibuprfen >3months

how to treat teething

reassue

rub gums with clean finger

allow infant to bite on something

simple analgesics

management of diarrhoea

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