The app brings clinical guidelines for children requiring hospitalcare.

From the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, this app helpschildren to prepare for having medical imaging. Coming to hospitalfor medical imaging (radiology) can be a little overwhelming –especially if it’s your first visit! But this is where Okee theOctopus and his friends can help. They’ll show you the ropes andhave you ready for your appointment in no time. In fact, they’rehaving so much fun you’ll want to join in their games even if youdon’t need to have your picture taken. And that’s okay too – theylove company! So are you ready? Join Okee in a picture-takingadventure in Medical Imaging! 3 training games Start the adventurewith some training in holding your breath with Puffer, keepingstill with Jellyfish and helping Squid fill up with glow ink. 6picture – taking activities Help Okee and friends to: Buildsubmarines in MRI Make milkshakes in fluoroscopy Look for stickersin CT Find the broken bones in X-ray Search for sea stars inultrasound Fasten seatbelts for a ride in nuclear medicine Reallife action Videos and photos let you see what it’s really like tohave medical pictures taken at The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH)Melbourne. Getting ready for your appointment Handy tips and easyto understand information help you know what to do before you cometo the hospital. Information for parents This app includesinformation to help you discuss your child’s upcoming appointmentand make visiting the hospital fun and exciting. There’s also handyinformation like phone numbers, parking tips and FAQs. This app hasbeen developed as a collaboration between the departments ofMedical Imaging, Educational Play Therapy, and the EducationalResource Centre at The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne’s.Funding generously provided by The Royal Children's HospitalFoundation. Disclaimer This application is intended to support, notreplace, discussion with your doctor or healthcare professionals.The authors have made a considerable effort to ensure theinformation is accurate, up to date and easily understood. TheRoyal Children's Hospital accepts no liability for anyinaccuracies, information perceived to be misleading, or thesuccess of any suggestions detailed in this application.

The RCH Emergency Nurse Practitioner App is a guide for paediatricspecialties.

This App is dedicated to providing quality, up-to-date healthinformation. Our fact sheets have been developed for parents andadolescents, and cover pertinent topics about medical conditionsand the services available at The Royal Children's Hospital,Melbourne.

My RCH is an interactive guide designed for patients and familiesof the RCH.

Clinical Practice Guidelines, The Royal Children's Hospital,Melbourne

Join Ed and his friends for a fun timebehind-the-scenes at The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne.Meet the hospital’s furry friends, the volunteer dogs, andcollect coins in our fundraiser game. See how hundreds of meals aremade each day, and then make your own yummy dish. Visit thehospital’s TV studio and create your own animated GIF.This app is a passport for your child to explore some of thehospital’s hidden assets. It also opens doors to bigger themes likeeducation, volunteering and sustainability. It was created by TheRoyal Children’s Hospital Education Institute: our teachers makethe hospital space a learning place for kids with chronicillness.- 100% free. No in-app purchases or ads - ever!- Includes 4 amazing games and an animated GIF-creator- 5 original educational videos- Unlock fun achievement badges!

The first edition of the booklet was written by Frank Shann,RobHenning and Lara Shekerdemian with contributions from othermedicalstaff at the RCH PICU, including Warwick Butt (ECMO,Filtration),James Tibballs (Envenomation), and Mike South. Manyparts of thisbooklet were developed in col­la­bo­ration with otherdepartmentsat the Royal Chil­d­ren’s Hospital, or adapted frommaterialpro­duced by other departments. This edition wassubstantiallyrevised by the senior medical staff at RCH in 2016-17.Trevor Duke(general section and chief editor); Johnny Millar(cardiac sectioneditor); Roberto Chiletti (ECMO andhaemofiltration); MichaelClifford (Analgesia, Sedation,Anaesthesia); Ben Gelbart (Organdonation, MET); Chris James(Nutrition, PETS); Bennett Sheridan(Cardiomyopathy and VADsections); Thomas Rozen (Head injury,Trauma), Siva Namachivayam(Long-stay PICU patients); Tali Gladish(Orthopaedic post-operativecare, Sepsis); and Warwick Butt (PICUadmin).