Human Immunodeficiency Virus(HIV)… VACCINATION in HIV 26 Feb 202321 Feb 2023 All recommended childhood immunizations should be administered to HIV-exposed infants. In a child with HIV infection, all inactivated vaccines can be administered safely. Live attenuated vaccines are contraindicated in severely…
Congenital Torticollis… Congenital Torticollis: Management 29 Jan 202320 Jan 2023 Previous Post: Congenital torticollis- Diagnosis and Assessment Management of Congenital Torticollis Investigations Routine neck imaging is not recommended If a mass is present but not characteristic of SCM, ultrasound (US)…
Congenital Torticollis… Congenital Torticollis 22 Jan 202320 Jan 2023 Congenital torticollis is usually diagnosed within the first month of life. Diagnosis after 6 months is rare and other causes should be considered. There are 2 types: Muscular: Tightness of…
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…
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