Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGPClinical Lead • iatroX
Consider referring a patient with haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS) to a specialist immediately for further management, especially in children with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) infection. Specialist advice should be sought on monitoring and managing HUS due to its potential severity and complications.
In practice, this means that any child suspected of having STEC infection should have specialist input to monitor for HUS development and manage accordingly.
Key References
- CKS - Urinary tract infection (lower) - women
- CKS - Hepatitis C
- CKS - Kidney injury - acute
- CG84 - Diarrhoea and vomiting caused by gastroenteritis in under 5s: diagnosis and management
- NG148 - Acute kidney injury: prevention, detection and management
- NG1 - Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease in children and young people: diagnosis and management