IMPETIGO… Treatment of Impetigo 30 Jun 202230 Jun 2022 For antibiotic therapy, the chosen agent must provide coverage against both Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes Limited impetigo — Topical therapy for impetigo should be administered if there are a limited number of lesions. Topical…
IMPETIGO… Ecythyma 26 Jun 202224 Jun 2022 Ecthyma is an ulcerative form of impetigo where untreated lesions of nonbullous impetigo progress to a deeper infection. Lesions consist of "punched-out" ulcers covered with yellow crust surrounded by raised violaceous margins. A subsequent…
IMPETIGO… Bullous Impetigo 23 Jun 202221 Jun 2022 Previous Post Non-Bullous Impetigo Bullous impetigo is a form of impetigo seen primarily in young children in which the vesicles enlarge to form flaccid bullae with clear yellow fluid, which…
IMPETIGO… Non-Bullous Impetigo 19 Jun 202217 Jun 2022 Previous Post - Impetigo Non-bullous impetigo is the most common form of impetigo. Lesions begin as papules that progress to vesicles surrounded by erythema. Subsequently they become pustules that enlarge…
IMPETIGO… IMPETIGO 16 Jun 202217 Jun 2022 Impetigo is the most common bacterial infection in children, which is highly contagious. It presents as an acute infection of the superficial layers of the epidermis and is caused by Group…
Environmental Hazards… Managing a heat stroke 12 Jun 20227 Jun 2022 Outside Hospital: Move patient to a cool place.Remove clothing and drench skin with cool water, fan skin.Place ice packs on the armpit and groin areas.Offer cool fluids if alert and…
Environmental Hazards… Prevention of Heat Related Illnesses 9 Jun 20229 Jun 2022 Previous Post - Types of Heat Related Illnesses Following measures should be advocated to prevent heat related illnesses- Wear loose fitting, Light coloured, preferably cotton clothing Drink plenty of fluids. Staying…
Environmental Hazards… Heat Related Illnesses 5 Jun 20227 Jun 2022 Heat related illnesses can be grouped as: Exertion associated collapseHeat exhaustionHeat stroke Exertion Associated Collapse: It is a feeling of light headedness, collapse or syncope after a strenuous exercise is stopped. The contraction…
Diabtes insipidus… When to suspect diabetes insipidus in children with polyuria 2 Jun 202231 May 2022 Previous Post : True polydipsia or polyuria vs Psychogenic polydipsia Diabetes Insipidus: When serum osmolality > 300 mOsm/kg and Urine osmolality < 300 mOsm/kg, in presence of significant polyuria and…
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