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…
Respiratory System… Role of a sleep study in pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome 31 Jul 20225 Aug 2022 Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome(OSAS) is a disorder of breathing during sleep characterized by prolonged partial upper airway obstruction and/or intermittent complete obstruction (obstructive apnea). This disrupts normal ventilation during sleep &…
BONE AND JOINT DISORDERS… Growing pains 3 Oct 20211 Oct 2021 Growing pains are seen during period of Growth Spurts in children, i.e. at age of 4-6 years and after that at age of 9-11 years in Girls & 10-12 years in…
GROWTH DEVELOPMENT AND BEHAVIOR… Sleep hygiene 30 Sep 202128 Sep 2021 “Sleep Hygiene” term is used for Behavioral and environmental practices that are intended to improve sleep quality Sleep hygiene tips: The place of sleep should be quiet, comfortable and should have…
GROWTH DEVELOPMENT AND BEHAVIOR… Symptoms & Effects of Sleep deprivation in children 26 Sep 202124 Sep 2021 Symptoms of sleep deprivation Excessive day time sleepiness- falling asleep at school, bus or while watching TVTired upon waking upMoody, irritable, increased temper tantrumsPoor concentrationDifficulty in learning new taskDrop in…
GROWTH DEVELOPMENT AND BEHAVIOR… Sleep deprivation in children 23 Sep 202122 Sep 2021 Sleep deprivation is the term used for the failure to get enough sleep to be awake and alert. It is either due to poor quantity or quality of sleepAbout 25-30%…
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…
ADHD… Managing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 11 Oct 202011 Oct 2020 If a child is diagnosed with ADHD (hyperactivity, along with impulsivity and inattention), it is important to know that ADHD can be successfully managed. The treatment options to manage ADHD are:…
ADHD… Distinguishing an energetic child from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 8 Oct 20207 Oct 2020 If a child is energetic and has difficulty sitting still, there is likelihood he may be displaying some signs of ADHD however if the child is able to control his/her…
Pediatric Practice... Pearls for your Pediatric Office Practice 