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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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Liver biopsy factsheet | The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

A liver biopsy is a test to check if your child has liver disease or damage. It also helps find the cause of the problem.

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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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Febrile convulsion factsheet | The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

A febrile convulsion or seizure is when the body loses control of movement for a short period due to a high fever.

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Signs of serious illness in children factsheet | The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

Some signs and symptoms of illness can mean that your child is very unwell and needs medical attention.

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Meningococcal infection factsheet | The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

Meningococcal is a life-threatening infection in children that spreads through saliva and can cause meningitis, sepsis, and long-term complications.

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Meningitis factsheet | The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

Meningitis is a serious infection that causes swelling around the brain and spinal cord and needs urgent medical care.

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Measles factsheet | The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

Measles is a virus that spreads easily and causes severe illness in children. It can be prevented with vaccination.

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Mumps factsheet | The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

Mumps is a contagious viral infection that causes fever and swollen salivary glands, and can lead to serious complications. It can be prevented with vaccination.

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Rubella factsheet | The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

Rubella is a viral illness causing rash and joint pain in children, and serious risks to unborn babies, preventable through vaccination.

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Chickenpox factsheet | The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

Chickenpox is a common virus in children that causes a red, spotty rash and itchy blisters.

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