Could it be sepsis?
Sepsis is the leading cause of preventable death and persistent harm in children, with kids under 5 at a greater risk... but many people haven't heard of sepsis or know what it is. ๐ค
Sepsis happens when your body is fighting an infection and starts to injure its own tissues and organs.
It can be difficult to diagnose in children and infants, as many of the symptoms are the same as mild infections, especially in the early stages.
Early recognition and treatment of children with sepsis is key. If you are concerned about your child, remember to ask the question, 'Could it be sepsis?'.
For more information about sepsis, visit our A-Z health fact sheet ๐ bit.ly/chqsepsis
#SepsisAwarenessMonth #Sepsis #SepsisAwareness #WhatIsSepsis #WorldSepsisDay
Do you know what to do if your child receives a burn or scald?
Watch the video below from Kidsafe Australia and the Australia and New Zealand Burn Association (ANZBA). It walks you through the 5 key steps for effective burns first aid:
โ Prevent
๐ Remove
๐ฆ Cool
๐ฉน Cover
๐ฉบ Seek
Placing the burn under 20 minutes of cool, running water is the key - then seek medical advice.
#BurnsAwarenessMonth #BurnsAwareness #Burns Kidsafe Queensland
Nineteen-year-old Lewis Bishop has his eyes on the podium at the Paris Paralympic Games, a dream that began 10 years ago in the Queensland Children's Hospital (QCH) Limb Difference Clinic. ๐โโ๏ธ๐
Lewis first accessed the Limb Difference Clinic, part of our Queensland Paediatric Rehabilitation Service, when he was 9 years old after a boating accident in Papua New Guinea. Lewis's leg injuries were so severe, he was flown to QCH for surgery, resulting in a partial leg amputation.
Lewis's Limb Difference physiotherapist Shail Maharaj not only supported Lewis on his rehabilitation journey but introduced him to Paralympic swimmer Brenden Hall, who had also been treated by the clinic as a child.
โBeing able to hold his gold medal was incredible. I remember saying to my parents โIโm going to get one of theseโ,โ Lewis said.
Fast forward 10 years, Lewis and Brendan will compete alongside each other at the upcoming Australian Olympic and Paralympic trials in Brisbane, to secure their tickets to Paris. While theyโll both compete in several events, theyโll go head-to-head in the 100 metres butterfly, during what will be Brendenโs fifth and final Paralympic Games.
In 2024, the Queensland Children's Hospital is celebrating its first 10 years of caring for sick and injured Queensland kids. Over the past decade, more than 250 children and young people have been supported by the Limb Difference Clinic.
To find out more Lewis's journey to the Paralympic Games, visit ๐ https://bit.ly/3Kmgpvf
9 News Queensland
#OCHTurns10 #10YearsOfQCH #TheBestCare
Is your child still feeling a little bit anxious or worried about going to school? Maybe you're noticing some school avoidance. It can be a big change to their routine and some kids may take a little bit longer to adjust to these changes. It can be hard as a parent to know the best way to support them at this time. We spoke to Children's Health Queensland psychologist Samantha Finnis to find out her top 3 tips you can use to support them! ๐คโค๏ธ
Do you have a baby under 4 months? ๐ถ
Sign up for our free Connecting2U service to get weekly text messages ๐ฑ with advice about your baby's health and development, as well as handy parenting tips. There are different messages for mums and dads.
To find out more and to register, visit ๐ https://bit.ly/3sBDzIQ
Do you know the warning signs of diabetes?
See your doctor immediately if you notice your child is:
๐ง thirstier than normal
๐ฝ urinating (weeing) a lot
๐ด tired and fatigued
โ๏ธ losing weight
Type 1 diabetes โ๏ธ is the most common form affecting Australian children and can be dangerous if not diagnosed in time.
For more information, see https://bit.ly/3pOjgq2
Diabetes Australia JDRF Australia Diabetes Australia in Queensland
#diabetesawareness #worlddiabetesday #knowthesigns #diabetes #dka
In Full Bloom Podcast
The first week of September is Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness week, raising awareness and encouraging people to take action to support Australians living with an eating disorder and those impacted by body image concerns.
A recent survey by Butterfly Foundation revealed over 90% of young people in Australia reported some level of body image concern.
Our podcast In Full Bloom, features an interview with Queensland teenagers Tia, 17, and Bella, 15, about their experience recovering from an eating disorder.
The 19-minute episode talks about the warning signs that someone may have an eating disorder, how young people can find support, and how family and friends can support a young person with an eating disorder.
In Full Bloom is available now on Spotify ๐ spoti.fi/3PjUt7L and Apple Podcasts ๐ bit.ly/ifbloomchq ๐๏ธ
#BIEDAW2023 #TheTimeIsNow
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Caring for a child with COVID-19 at home