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Approach to a Routine Adolescent Interview Learn Pediatrics

Adolescence is a challenging time when many emotional and physical changes take place. Most adolescents make it through their teenage years and enter adulthood without major trauma. However, for some teenagers this may be a very dangerous … See more

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Approaches to Common Problems Learn Pediatrics

WEBApproaches to Common Problems. In this section you will find an approach to commonly encountered pediatric problems, organised by pediatric subspecialty. In …

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Approach to a Child With a Cough Learn Pediatrics

WEBClick for pdf: Approach to a child with a cough General presentation Background Cough is a common indication of respiratory illness and is one of the more common symptoms of …

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Iron-deficiency and Health Consequences in Children

WEBIron, a trace metal found in the earth’s crust, is a constituent of many enzymes in the human body and is especially important to ensure oxygen carrying capacity of hemoglobin. …

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Approach to cardiac history taking Learn Pediatrics

WEBCardiac pathologies are always in consideration when a child presents to their primary care physician or in the emergency room with undiagnosed chest pain, shortness of breath, …

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Approach to Sickle Cell Disease Learn Pediatrics

WEBDefinitions. Worldwide, sickle cell disease is caused by one of the most common autosomal recessive gene defects. The wild type adult beta-chain hemoglobin …

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Approach to Cardiac Murmurs Learn Pediatrics

WEBA murmur is a sound generated when blood travels through vessels or valves in a turbulent or energy-dissipating manner. It can be an important clue to a structural …

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Toxic Ingestion Learn Pediatrics

WEBClick for pdf: Toxic Ingestion General Presentation Accidental and intentional exposures to toxic substances occur in children of all ages. Children younger …

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Evaluation of Pediatric Development (Normal) Learn Pediatrics

WEBPhysical exam. A physical exam for developmental pediatrics should begin with a general pediatric exam, going through each part of the body systematically. Look …

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Normal Cardiac Physiology – Transition From Fetal to Neonatal

WEBDuring the first 10 minutes after birth, the average heart rate is between 120-200 beats per minute (bpm). Thereafter, the average is approximately 120-130 bpm. …

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Approach to Pediatric Hemoptysis Learn Pediatrics

WEBClick for pdf: Approach to pediatric hemoptysis General presentation. Hemoptysis, defined as coughing up blood or presenting with blood in sputum, arises …

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The Pediatric Neurological History Learn Pediatrics

WEBHistory in children is always a composite of the parent/guardian and the child’s input. Be sure to confirm and clarify symptoms ie. dizziness could be …

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Approach to diarrhea Learn Pediatrics

WEBClick for pdf: Approach to diarrhea Background Definition– The World Health Organization defines diarrhea as the passage of three or more loose, watery …

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Pediatric Gastrointestinal History Taking Learn Pediatrics

WEBClick for pdf: Pediatric GI history taking Principles Use your judgement when asking questions. The child should feel involved, but the parents may have more …

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Hepatomegaly Learn Pediatrics

WEBHepatomegaly can represent intrinsic liver disease or may be the presenting physical finding of a generalized disorder. It is important to realize that the liver is easily …

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Approach to the Underweight Child Learn Pediatrics

WEBClick for pdf: Approach to the Underweight Child General presentation Children normally follow a predictable course of weight gain as they grow. Deviations …

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Conjunctivitis: Approach to the Child with a Red Eye

WEBAllergic conjunctivitis : Itchiness, bilateral chemosis greater than erythema, mucoid/watery discharge; associated disorders include rhinitis, asthma, eczema. There …

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Infant with an Abnormal Hip Exam Learn Pediatrics

WEBPhysical Examination. Routine screening for hip dysplasia is performed on all newborns and infants with the Ortolani and Barlow maneuvers. Each hip should be …

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Consequences of Prematurity Learn Pediatrics

WEBClick for pdf: Consequences of Prematurity 1. Definition Prematurity is defined as an underdeveloped newborn child with a low birth weight that is born before …

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