BONE AND JOINT DISORDERS… Transient Synovitis of Hip Joint 15 Jul 202113 Jul 2021 Transient (toxic) synovitis of the hip presents as a limp or a painful hip or pain in the knee (referred pain). It typically affects boys between 3 to 8 years…
THE FIELD OF PEDIATRICS… Management of High Altitude Illness(Acute mountain sickness) 11 Jul 20212 Jul 2021 Previous Post Preventive measures for High Altitude Illness Initial Post What is High Altitude Illness Mild headaches can be treated conservatively with paracetamol or ibuprofen.Use ondansetron for vomiting.Supplemental oxygen (if…
Mountain Sickness… Preventive measures for High Altitude Illness 8 Jul 20212 Jul 2021 Continued from previous post What is High Altitude Illness Gradual ascent - Avoid going directly from low altitude to more than 9,000 ft (2,750 m) sleeping altitude in 1 day. Once…
Mountain Sickness… High Altitude Illness(HLI)- Acute mountain sickness (AMS) 4 Jul 20214 Jul 2021 Acute mountain sickness (AMS) is the most common and benign form of high altitude illness (HAI). The risk of AMS depends upon individual susceptibility, the rate of ascent and the elevation…
Dyslexia… Supporting a child with Dyslexia 1 Jul 202125 Jun 2021 Previous post: Learning Disabilities- Role of Teachers & Parents Initial Post : Learning Disabilities - The Spectrum Dyslexia impedes fluency in reading and writing activities. Most children with Dyslexia have…
Language and Learning Disabilities… Learning Disabilities – Role of Parents & Teachers 27 Jun 202125 Jun 2021 Previous post: Learning Disabilities- Understanding the spectrum Primary caregivers or parents and Teachers, both have a big role to play in identification of children facing challenges so that a timely…
Language and Learning Disabilities… Learning Disabilities – Understanding the spectrum 24 Jun 202125 Jun 2021 “Learning disabilities are a generic term that refers to a heterogeneous group of disorder manifested by significant difficulties in the acquisition and use of listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, or…
GROWTH DEVELOPMENT AND BEHAVIOR… Puberty – Early vs Delayed 20 Jun 202118 Jun 2021 When it is a Precocious / Early puberty –Girls- if pubertal signs (breast development) are seen before 8 years of age.Boys- if pubertal signs (increase in testicular volume) are seen…
Body Mass Index… Interpreting Body Mass Index BMI 17 Jun 202116 Jun 2021 WHO recommends using BMI as an index of being overweight or obese. BMI Correlates well with risk of obesity related medical complications.BMI = Weight (kg)/ Height (m2)It is Important to use Age…
Diabetes mellitus… Diabetic Keto-acidosis- Practice points 13 Jun 202112 Jun 2021 DIAGNOSIS OF DIABETIC KETOACIDOSIS- DKA Blood Glucose >200mg/dlBlood pH <7.3Bicarbonate <15 mmol/LKetones present in blood/urineIf you diagnose a child with DKA – refer to a higher center (preferably with PICU…
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