Diagnostic Modalities… Conducting a Pediatric Echocardiography- Determining the Situs 27 Sep 202026 Sep 2020 A basic knowledge of performing a pediatric ECHO is always a bonus to any pediatrician dealing with new-borns. With a basic knowledge, one might not be able to make complex…
Dermatitis… Tacrolimus 24 Sep 202024 Sep 2020 Topical calcineurin inhibitors (Tacrolimus/Pimecrolimus) are complex macrolide compounds and selectively inhibit cytokine transcription in activated T-cells Tacrolimus is used in chronic extensive atopic dermatitis as steroid sparing agent. Unlike Topical steroids,…
Neonatal Adaptation Syndrome… Neonatal Adaptation Syndrome 20 Sep 202020 Sep 2020 Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is a result of the sudden discontinuation of fetal exposure to drugs that were used or abused by the mother during pregnancy. NAS leads to a constellation of…
Developmental delay… Red-Flag Signs for Early Detection of Developmental Delay 17 Sep 202017 Sep 2020 In our daily practice, we do not spend enough time to pick up developmental delay in the child. At times we are not sure of our observation and we don’t…
CRITICAL CARE… Umbilical Lines- Practice Pearls 13 Sep 202012 Sep 2020 Placing an Umbilical line is now a common procedure carried in any NICU setup and every Neonatologist is well versed with this. Behind the art of placing a successful Umbilical…
BIPAP… BI-PAP use in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit 6 Sep 20206 Sep 2020 Non invasive ventilation is a safe and effective option for many acute as well as chronic medical Conditions in Pediatric population. Use of Bipap as a non invasive mode of…
Adolescent Medicine… When to suspect a drug abuse 3 Sep 20203 Sep 2020 Substance abuse in adolescent age group often goes under reported. One has to keep a strong clinical suspicion if following signs are noted/reported- Dull-looking/glazed eyesDrowsinessNeedle marksTremors/HallucinationsChanges in speech-rapid, slowed, slurredWhite…
Delayed Speech… Language Delay- How to approach 30 Aug 202030 Aug 2020 Speech is a small part of Communication skills, which may be verbal or non-verbal. One should identify these issues specifically when a parent is concerned for speech delay or speech…
Depression… Depression In Children 27 Aug 202026 Aug 2020 Depression in children is much more common than we think. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), depression is a serious medical condition. It is not feeling sad…
NOVEL CORONA VIRUS COVID-19… Handling Children in the COVID Pandemic 23 Aug 202023 Aug 2020 Most of us as adults now are getting adapted to the “New Normals” imposed in our lifestyles by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. But at the same time, our children are…
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