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),…
Hypertension… How to use BP reference charts for children 25 Mar 202119 Mar 2021 Previous Post: How to define hypertension in children For defining hypertension child’s blood pressure needs to be compared with reference charts for that age and height centile. The reference charts…
Hypertension… How to define hypertension in children? 21 Mar 202119 Mar 2021 Previous Post: Measurement of BP - DOs & DONTs Trained health care professionals in the office setting should make a diagnosis of Hypertension in a child or adolescent who has…
Hypertension… Measuring the blood pressure- Dos & DONTs 18 Mar 202116 Mar 2021 Previous Post: How to select correct cuff size for measuring blood pressure Besides a circadian variation in blood pressures, a lot of other factors may affect blood pressure measurement like…
Hypertension… How to select correct cuff size for measuring blood pressure 14 Mar 202114 Mar 2021 Previous Post: Techniques to measure a BP Visual check system by any one of three criteria: Bladder width at least 40–50% of the arm circumferenceBladder length at least 80–100% of…
Hypertension… Techniques to Measure Blood pressure 11 Mar 20219 Mar 2021 Previous Post: When to measure a Blood Pressure in Children Auscultation by Sphygmomanometer and stethoscope is the “Gold standard”. The BP reference charts are based on auscultatory BP measurement with mercury…
Hypertension… When should one measure a blood pressure in children? 6 Dec 20209 Mar 2021 Blood pressure (BP) should be measured annually in children and adolescents 3 years onwards. BP should be checked in all children and adolescents 3 years onwards at every health encounter…
Congenital Heart Disease… Screening for Critical Congential Cyanotic Heart Disease in a newborn 29 Nov 202029 Nov 2020 In first 48 hours, many cyanotic congenital heart diseases can be easily missed. To avoid that, we must assess saturations before discharging the child - at least in one upper and one lower…
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…
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