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What is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic? Fluoroquinolones are a family of antibiotics that include the medicines, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, ofloxacin and moxifloxacin. Why have I been prescribed this medicine? You have been prescribed a fluoroquinolone antibiotic to treat a bacterial infection. How...

Going home plan for children Your child should now be feeling better than when they first came in. They should not need to use the blue salbutamol (reliever) inhaler as much anymore. You can now give your child their usual preventer inhaler every day. Continue to give your child their oral ...

Pain is the most common problem for people with sickle cell disease. It is important to know how you can try to prevent it starting and what you can do to manage pain at home. It is also important to know when and how to call the hospital if you are still in pain. How… Continue Reading...

Introduction Until recently, the treatment for sickle cell disease (SCD) has been limited to: pain relief and fluids for painful crisis antibiotics for infection blood transfusions for serious complications Hydroxycarbamide (also known as Hydroxyurea) has been in use for several decades and can...

Steroids should never be missed. Any stress situation such as illness or surgery will need additional steroids. Details Name: Date of birth: NHS number: Address: Diagnosis: Next of kin contact details: GP contact details: Paediatric lead consultant and hospital: Paediatric endocrine team contact...

This resource is for giving an emergency injection of hydrocortisone for adrenal deficiency (adrenal crisis). All images used with curtsey of Great Ormand Street Hospital. In emergencies, phone 999 and ask for a paramedic ambulance. Tell the paramedics that your child has adrenal insufficiency and...

What are the adrenal glands? The adrenal glands are next to the kidneys. They produce important hormones (chemical messages) to control how the body works. One of these hormones is called cortisol. Cortisol is the body’s natural steroid and helps: to control blood sugar levels the body deal with...

If you are being treated with a paraffin based product, for example: white soft paraffin white soft paraffin plus 50 percent liquid paraffin emulsifying ointment These can be covered by a dressing or clothing. Keep away from fire when using these products. Paraffin based products in contact with...