Kawasaki Disease… Role of IVIG in Kawasaki Disease 30 Jan 202025 Jan 2020 Untreated patients of Kawasaki Disease have a 25% risk of involvement of the coronary arteries. IVIG can reduce the rate of coronary artery involvement in the treated child to less…
Kawasaki Disease… Role of Echocardiogram in Kawasaki Disease 26 Jan 202026 Jan 2020 The echocardiography measurements of the internal dimension of the proximal coronary segments are expressed as Z scores, which are normalized on the basis of body surface area. Z scores given in…
Kawasaki Disease… Interesting facts about Kawasaki Disease in children 23 Jan 202022 Jan 2020 BCG scar in Kawasaki Disease Erythema at the site of BCG inoculation is seen in up to 50% of young infants, especially males. This phenomenon has been ascribed to cross-reactivity between…
Kawasaki Disease… Kawasaki Disease 19 Jan 202018 Jan 2020 Kawasaki Disease (KD) is fairly common disease in children. It is a serious disease as it involves coronary arteries in almost 1/4th of the patients. Difficult to diagnose as there is…
Arthropod Bites and Infestations… Treatment of Scabies in Children 16 Jan 202016 Jan 2020 SCABIES is a common skin infestation caused by the mite S.scabiei. The treatment of choice of scabies is 5% permethrin cream, which is to be applied from neck down and…
Obstructions of the Urinary Tract… Antenatal Hydronephrosis 12 Jan 20209 Jan 2020 Antenatal hydronephrosis is classified according to severity based on antero-posterior diameter (APD) of fetal renal pelvis in USG. Antenatal hydronephrosis is present if the APD is ≥4 mm in second…
Adoption… Pediatrician’s Role in Adoption 9 Jan 202014 Sep 2023 Do a thorough physical examination including that of genitalia. Development assessment of a child, preferably by a specialist is desirable. Many children coming from orphanages have delayed development due to…
Congenital Heart Disease… Timing of Intervention for closure of defects in Acyanotic Congenital Heart Disease 5 Jan 20204 Jan 2020 Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Ostium secundum ASD is closed between 2-4 years of age.Ostium primum ASD: If not associated with other cardiac lesions like PDA or VSD, then it can be followed by…
Evaluation of Arthritis… Approach to child with mono arthritis 2 Jan 202025 Dec 2019 A child with acute mono arthritis needs urgent evaluation and treatment. A detailed history and examination should be done. In a well child, history of significant trauma should be obtained…
Announcements… Happy New Year 2020 1 Jan 202025 Dec 2019 Wishing you a year full of happiness and prosperity. May this year give you the opportunity to follow your dreams, love like there is no tomorrow and smile unconditionally. Wishing…
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