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Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health entity in Australia, with a team of 5,000 staff committed to providing world-class paediatric health care in a family-focussed, healing environment.

The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network incorporates:
  • The Children’s Hospital at Westmead
  • Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick
  • Newborn and Paediatric Emergency Transport Service (NETS)
  • Bear Cottage
  • Pregnancy and Newborn Services Network (PSN)
  • Children's Court Clinic

The Children’s Hospital at Westmead and Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick provide care for over 120,000 families each year, incorporating 50,000 inpatient admissions, 90,000 emergency presentations and over 1 million outpatient services.

Families have access to the best facilities across the network, with specialty care available for children with conditions such as cancer, heart problems, burns, HIV/AIDS and those needing organ, bone marrow or cord blood transplants.

Research into the causes, treatments and cures of many childhood illnesses is undertaken in conjunction with clinical care, changing the face of healthcare on an international scale. Staff across the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network are committed to advancing research that is directly translated into improved health outcomes for sick children.

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This information was originally published on healthdirect - Sydney Children's Hospitals Network.

Last reviewed: September 2019

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Dehydration in babies and children factsheet | The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

Dehydration happens when a child loses more fluids from their body than they can replace through drinking. Severe dehydration can be life-threatening and needs immediate medical attention.

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Ear problems in children factsheet | The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

Outer, middle, and inner ear problems are common in children and should always be checked by a doctor as soon as they happen.

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Medication safety for kids | The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

Ensuring parents and carers understand how to safely store and administer medication to reduce the risk of potential harm to children.

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Poliomyelitis (polio) factsheet | The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

Poliomyelitis, or polio, is a condition caused by a virus. It affects the nerves in the spinal cord and brain stem and can cause permanent disability.

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Rubella factsheet | The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

Rubella is a viral illness that causes a skin rash and joint pain. This factsheet provides information on the virus, immunisation and management.

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Developmental dysplasia of the hip factsheet | The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

Developmental dysplasia of the hip is a condition where a baby’s hip joint does not grow normally. It can be treated using a brace called a Pavlik harness.

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Outdoor safety for kids | The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

Ensuring children are safe when growing and developing in an outdoor environment.

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Hydroceles factsheet | The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

Hydroceles are a condition where a fluid-filled sac develops inside the scrotum.

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Croup factsheet | The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

Croup is a common childhood illness that causes airway swelling, leading to difficulty breathing and a bark-like cough.

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Long QT syndrome factsheet | The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a heart rhythm disorder that can cause periods of abnormally fast or erratic heart rhythm called arrhythmias.

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