KUHAS-PG-BILIRUBIN METABOLISM
Bilirubin, a tetrapyrrole pigment, is a breakdown product of heme (ferroprotoporphyrin IX). About 70–80% of the 250–300 mg of bilirubin produced each day is derived from the breakdown of Hemoglobin…
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MY ROUNDS- 5 MONTHS OLD’S BOUNCES ON FEET WITH TIPTOE(RT)
5 month girl is brought with h/o rt foot is placed as tip toe whenever she bounces on feet NO H/O TRAUMA/LOCAL INJURY birth h/o FTND O/e rt foot equinus,…
H1N1 AND YOUR CHILD
Are your kids sufferingfrom any of the following symptoms(INFLUENZA LIKE ILLNESS-ILI) Δ Fever > 100 deg F ΔUpper respiratory symptoms Δ CoughΔ Sore throat. Δ Head ache, body ache, fatigue diarrhea and vomiting have also been…
H1N1- ABC- IT IS EVERYWHERE
HINI might sensitize about hand hygiene, other precautions,over use of oseltamavir see the state notification ABC of H1N1 H1N1 Influenza (adapted from the GoI- MoHFW guidelines) Clinical features of an ILI…
KUHAS-UG-PG-PORTAL HYPERTENSION
Etiology Portal hypertension, defined as an elevation of portal pressure >10-12 mm Hg, is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children with liver disease Etiology CAUSES OF PORTAL HYPERTENSION EXTRAHEPATIC…
KUHAS-UG-PG-FULMINANT HEPATIC FAILURE
Treatment Specific therapies for identifiable causes of acute liver failure include N-acetylcysteine (acetaminophen), acyclovir (HSV), penicillin (Amanita mushrooms), lamivudine (HBV), prednisone (autoimmune hepatitis), and pleconaril (enteroviruses). Management of other types…
KUHAS-UG-PERSISTENT DIARRHOEA
Persistent diarrhoea Persistent diarrhoea is diarrhoea, with or without blood, that begins acutely and lasts for ≥ 14 days. When there is some or severe dehydration, persistent diarrhoea is classifi…
THE SHY CHILD
Don’ts Have negative expectations. Focus on mistakes. Expect perfection. Overly protect children. Dos Show confidence in children’s abilities. Build on children’s strengths. Value children as they are. Stimulate independence. Communication…
KUHAS-UG-PG-THALOLAM
“Thalolam” intended to provide free treatment to children below the age of 18, who are suffering from Kidney diseases,Cardiovascular diseases,Cerebral Palsy,Brittle Bone Disease,Haemophilia,Thalassemia,Sickle Cell Anemia,Orthopaedic deformities and other Neuro- Developmental…
KUHAS-UG-PG-SRUTHITHARANGAM
Sruthitharangam (Cochlear Implantation Scheme) intended to provide free surgery to children in the age group of 0-3 years, who are suffering from deafness. The early identification and intervention procedures initiated…
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