Paediatric anticoagulation guidelines

Paediatric anticoagulation guidelines.

Prepared on behalf of the South African Society of Thombosis and Haemostasis. Background. Recent progress has been made in the understanding of venous thrombo-embolism (VTE) in children and neonates; however, indications for laboratory investigations and therapeutic interventions are not well defined. Method. The Southern African Society of Thrombosis and Haemostasis reviewed available litera...

Updated guidelines on outpatient anticoagulation.

The American College of Chest Physicians provides recommendations for the use of anticoagulant medications for several indications that are important in the primary care setting. Warfarin, a vitamin K antagonist, is recommended for the treatment of venous thromboembolism and for the prevention of stroke in persons with atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, or valvular heart disease. When warfari...

EAU Guidelines on Paediatric Urology1

Treatment Therapy of phimosis in children is dependent on parents’ preferences and can be plastic or radical circumcision after completion of the second year of life. In case of complicating findings, such as recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) or ballooning of the foreskin during micturition, circumcision should be performed without delay regardless of the patient’s age. Routine neonatal...

Guidelines for paediatric CT examinations

Several paediatric radiologists and medical physics experts who are specialized in paediatric CT imaging and also scanner suppliers have taken part in preparing this guide. STUK expresses its greatest thanks to them for sharing their expertise and their good cooperation.

Eau Guidelines on Paediatric Urology