Table 3

Outcome of children admitted to ward requiring intervention

AgeDiagnosisIntervention
10 yearsTorsion of cyst of Morgagni3-150 Cyst removal
9 monthsViral croupNebulised budesonide
10 yearsAbdominal pain3-150 Normal abdominal ultrasonogram
4 monthsBronchiolitisNasogastric tube feeding
9½ yearsHeadache3-150 CT scan head normal
3 yearsCraniopharyngiomaMRI scan brought forward
15 monthsChicken pox, pneumoniaAntibiotic
4 yearsTonsillitis3-150 Antibiotic
  • 3-150 Ward stay < 24 hours.

  • CT, computed tomography; MRI, magnetic resonance imaging.