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CHHS15/133 Canberra Hospital and Health Services NSW Kids and Families Children and Infants: Acute Management of Abdominal Pain Clinical Practice Guideline (Paediatrics) Purpose Children and Infants: acute management of abdominal pain- acute management clinical practice guideline has been developed to provide direction to clinicians and is aimed at achieving the best possible paediatric care. The clinical practice guideline was prepared for the NSW Department of Health by an expert clinical reference group under the auspice of the state wide Paediatric Clinical Practice Guideline Steering Group. It should be noted that this document reflects what is currently regarded as a safe and appropriate approach to care. However, as in any clinical situation there may be factors which cannot be covered by a single set of guidelines, this document should be used as a guide. It does not replace the need for the application of clinical judgment to each individual presentation. Scope This document should guide care of infants and children with abdominal pain within the Canberra Hospital and the Centenary Hospital for Women and Children. Which area in ACT Health can I contact for more information? Paediatrics – Clinical Support Nurse How can I access the document? A complete copy of the guideline and the executive summary can be found at: http://www0.health.nsw.gov.au/policies/pd/2013/pdf/PD2013_053.pdf Do not refer to a paper based copy of this policy document. The most current version can be found on the ACT Health Policy Register Page 1 of 2
