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Pediatric stroke

discussion done by residents of pediatric medicine

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Cerebral palsy and Degenerative brain diseases

Cerebral palsy and Degenerative brain diseases

discussion done by residents of pediatric medicine

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Cystic Fibrosis

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Acute Flaccid Paralysis

discussion done by postgraduate trainees of pediatric medicine.

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Celiac disease

discussion done by postgraduate trainees of pediatric medicine

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Tuberculosis

discussion done post graduate trainees of pediatric medicine

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Chronic Liver Disease

Group discussion done by postgraduate trainee of pediatric medicine.

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Autoimmune Hepatitis

Discussion done by postgraduate trainees of pediatric medicine

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Approach to a child with jaundice

Approach to a child with jaundice

These are recording of group discussion done by postgraduate trainees of pediatric medicine.

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Brain death

Online lecture delivered by Dr.Najmi Usmani about how to label brain death in children. (in urdu language)

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APPROACH TO A CHILD WITH LARG HEAD

APPROACH TO A CHILD WITH LARG HEAD

Introduction and proper exposure of the patientInteract with child, gain an impression of the development 1.General observations (for 30 sec at least) AlertnessRespiratory pattern (raised ICP)Dysmorphic features (e.g., Soto’s, mucopolysaccharidoses)Skeletal anomalies (e.g., achondroplasia, Osteogenesis imperfect)Growth ParametersHeight: tall (e.g., Soto’s); short (e.g., achondroplasia)Weight:…

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Lymphadenopathy

Physical characteristics of normal nodes Normal lymph nodes number around 600 in the body. It is normal to palpate cervical, axillary, and inguinal nodes in perfectly well children, but the size should be less than 1 cm in the greatest diameter and soft consistency. Lymph nodes reach the largest total lymph node mass at the age of about 8–12 years and start to get reduced with atrophy after…

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APPROACH TO A CHILD WITH ANEMIA

APPROACH TO A CHILD WITH ANEMIA

Anemia (also written anaemia) is defined as a decrease in the total number of red blood cells (RBCs) or hemoglobin or a reduction in the blood’s ability to carry oxygen. In this post, we will discuss how to approach a child with anemia and do a physical examination. Introduce yourself to child and parentsFirst 30 seconds observe. GENERAL INSPECTION Well or unwell (DIC, ALL, meningococcemia)Sex…

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Approach to a child with Ataxia

Approach to a child with Ataxia

The word ataxia derives from ataktos, a Greek word meaning ‘lack of order’; it has been defined variously as a failure of coordination of the muscles; irregularity of muscle action; difficulty with walking/gait; the problem with movement orientation because of abnormal agonist-antagonist muscle coordination; or motor incoordination most notable when walking or sitting. There is a spectrum of…

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Developmental assessment of child 1-5 year

Developmental assessment of child 1-5 year

Begin by introducing yourself to the parent and patient. Inspect for the following: 1. Growth parameters; for example, failure to thrive, associated with syndromic or chromosomal anomalies. Undernutrition or chronic illnesses can be associated with developmental delay, as may be small or large head size. 2. Evidence of any dysmorphic features (various syndromic diagnoses). 3. Obvious…

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Approach to child with Involuntary movements

Approach to child with Involuntary movements

The approach outlined here covers the following four types of involuntary movement: chorea, athetosis, dystonia and tremor. Hemiballismus, tics, myoclonus and seizure activity are mentioned briefly. Types of involuntary movements Involuntary movementDescriptionetiologyChorea.This describes irregular rapid movements involving any muscle group, especially distal.Causes include CP, Sydenham…

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