pediatric guidelines 22-24

Bedside Clinical Guidelines Partnership; Partners in Paediatrics

These guidelines, issued by the Bedside Clinical Guidelines Partnership in collaboration with Partners in Paediatrics, provide risk stratification for superficial, moderate, and high‑risk exposures, including needle sticks and sexual contact. They outline hepatitis B immunisation schedules, HIV post‑exposure prophylaxis regimens, and specific management pathways for head injuries based on Glasgow Coma Scale and injury mechanism. The document includes colour‑coded risk tables, advice sheets for caregivers, and recommendations for when to seek urgent assessment. It is intended for use in community and hospital settings across the 2022–2024 period.