INFECTIOUS DISEASES… Antibiotic prophylaxis in Injury 31 Oct 20211 Nov 2021 Routine usage of antibiotics for cuts & lacerations is not needed. Wash the wound with soap & water. However consider the use of antibiotics in the following situations Wounds in close proximity to a bone or joint (including prosthetic joints)Wounds in areas of underlying venous and/or lymphatic compromise (including vascular grafts)Wounds in immunocompromised hosts (including diabetes)Deep puncture wounds or laceration &…
Environmental Hazards… Sunscreen use in children 28 Oct 202126 Nov 2021 Previous Post Sun Protection for Children How to use a sunscreen According to current guidelines, sunscreens are recommended for children aged 6 months and older only. For infants younger than…
Environmental Hazards… Sun Protection in Children 24 Oct 202126 Nov 2021 Do children need sun protection ? Children’s especially upto age 3 years, have a thin upper layer of the skin and a lower concentration of protective melanin. This allows ultraviolet radiation (UVR)…
Calcium… Calcium requirements and calcium rich foods 21 Oct 202119 Oct 2021 The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for calcium for children and adolescents is 1300 mg of calcium per day, ideally supplied by calcium-rich or calcium-fortified foods. Calcium supplements can be considered for…
Environmental Hazards… Setting rules for screen usage at home 17 Oct 202113 Oct 2021 Its important to set reasonable limits to your child’s screen time especially when the use of screen is hindering his or her involvement in other activities. Some of the tips…
Environmental Hazards… Problems with inappropriate screen use in childhood 14 Oct 202112 Oct 2021 Problems begin when media use displaces physical activity, hands on exploration and face to face social interaction in the real world which is critical to learning. Too much or poor…
Environmental Hazards… Screen viewing guidelines for young children 10 Oct 202112 Oct 2021 In today’s world children are growing up digital therefore its important to learn healthy concepts of digital use. The American Academy of Pediatrics discourages media use for toddlers younger than 18…
Laboratory Tests… Analysing Serum Ferritin 7 Oct 20215 Oct 2021 Serum ferritin is an acute phase reactant, which can be elevated due to any acute infection, rheumatological illness or infiltrative disease. Elevated serum ferritin is seen in rheumatological illnesses such…
BONE AND JOINT DISORDERS… Growing pains 3 Oct 20211 Oct 2021 Growing pains are seen during period of Growth Spurts in children, i.e. at age of 4-6 years and after that at age of 9-11 years in Girls & 10-12 years in…
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