FEBRILE SEIZURES UG
A 9 months old child develops fever of 103 degree with no focus since 3days. Baby develops sudden stiffening of limbs followed by jerky movements of both upper and lower …
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SePsis bundle 2018
HOUR-1 BUNDLE The most important change in the revision of the SSC bundles is that the 3-h and 6-h bundles have been combined into a single “hour-1 bundle” with…
EARLY DX OF CEREBRAL PALSY
A recent review by a multidisciplinary, international group of CP experts focused on the following tools with the best predictive validity for detection of CP before 5 months of age: neonatal magnetic…
what is new in atopic dermatitis?
New topical agents for AD include phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitor, JAK (Januse kinase) inhibitors, and commensal bacteria. Systemic agents include targeted monoclonal antibodies, antagonizing TH2/ TH22/TH17-related cytokines, and broad-acting systemic…
Bronchiolitis do’s andd dont’s
Nebulized b-agonists Evidence fails to show consistent benefit in the use of albuterol (or salbutamol) for infants and children with bronchiolitis.1 Although it is not recommended, its use persists in…
Approach to rheumatology test
We can do tests for the probable dx anticipated. It is prudent to order specific tests if indicated. Some of these tests sre of general nature and are best screeners.…
CP CLASSIFICATION ROSENBAUM
Components of CP classification 1. Motor abnormalities A. NATURE AND TYPOLOGY OF THE MOTOR DISORDER: The observed tonal abnormalities assessed on examination (e.g. hypertonia, hypotonia) as well as the diagnosed movement isorders…
FEBRILE SEIZURE
FEBRILE SEIZURE 1 yr old presents with fever of 1 day and generalised seizure of 10 minutes duration is brought ER at post ictal state Febrile 39 0c No neck…
Bronchial asthma
ACUTE ASTHMA IN CHILDREN 5 yr old child presents with cold, cough and breathlessness. He had previous multiple episodes of breathlessness which responded to salbutamol nebulisation. His parents have bronchial…
UG CLASS MEASLES AND WHOOPING COUGH
Measles is one of the exanthematous illness which can be eliminated by immunisation, as humans are the only reservoir of this virus. measles rubella initiative by who aims at timed…
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