Human Immunodeficiency Virus(HIV)… Co-trimoxazole (CTX) Preventive Therapy (CPT) for HIV-Exposed/Infected infants and Children 11 Dec 20228 Dec 2022 Co-trimoxazole Preventive Therapy (CPT) protects the infant from Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PCP), toxoplasmosis and other bacterial diseases. It is the standard component of HIV care to reduce the morbidity and…
Congenital Heart Disease… Cyanotic Spell 4 Dec 20226 Oct 2023 Common precipitation events: Crying Defecation Fevers Dehydration Tachycardia (decreased filling time leads to reduced end diastolic volume) Medications (ACE inhibitors) Treatment: Sequentially, it should be followed as mentioned below:- First…
Congenital Heart Disease… Role of digoxin in Acyanotic Congenital Heart Disease(ACHD) 27 Nov 202222 Nov 2022 Digoxin is a drug indicated in heart failure associated with reduced heart function. Its role in heart failure secondary to left to right shunt lesions in acyanotic congenital heart disease(ACHD),…
ALLERGIC DISORDERS… Skin Prick Testing- when to plan 20 Nov 202215 Nov 2022 Indications for performing a Skin Prick Testing in children Allergic Rhino-sinusitis/conjunctivitis Seasonal rhinitis/conjunctivitis These children should be tested if not responding to the usual treatment Perennial rhinitis/conjunctivitis All cases should be tested as the…
Down's Syndrome… Down’s syndrome 13 Nov 20227 Nov 2022 Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal disorder reported in humans and the most common cause of Intellectual disability. Reported incidence is approximately 1 in 700 live newborns. Clinical diagnosis…
Developmental delay… Early child development – preventive pediatric office practices, an idea whose time has come 27 Oct 202226 Oct 2022 As the pediatric office practice is in for a change in paradigm, the early child development monitoring is an essential pillar of pediatric preventive health. Almost 43% of the under…
QUICK REFERENCES References & Guidelines 13 Oct 202211 Oct 2022 Dear Colleagues and all our readers and followers, In addition to our regular posts/blogs on small snippets useful for a general pediatrician in day to to day office practice, we…
PEDIATRIC DRUG THERAPY… Esomeprazole 18 Sep 202217 Sep 2022 Usage in Neonatal age group GERD Routine use is not recommended in preterm neonates Term and preterm neonates: Oral: 0.5 mg/kg/dose once daily. DURATION of therapy in symptomatic GERD : Guidelines…
Diseases of the Blood… Megaloblastic anemia treatment pearls 11 Sep 20228 Sep 2022 Vitamin B12 supplementation The schedules and dosages of vitamin B12 treatment are widely variable and there is no consensus on it. The cause of megaloblastic anemia and the response to…
Diseases of the Blood… Biochemical markers of B12 deficiency 4 Sep 20224 Sep 2022 Previous Post : Vitamin B12 levels Serum Holo-Transcobalamin Vitamin B12 bound to Transcobalamin = Holo-TC Represents 10 -30% of total Vitamin B12 present in serum Cells take up Holo-TC via…
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