Apgar Score Apgar score is a scoring system used to evaluate a newborn baby. It is done at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth. It may be repeated at 10 minutes if scores remain low. The Apgar score is …
Scarlet fever is the diagnosis here. It is common around ages 2 to 8 years. The white coating of the tongue is an appearance of a white strawberry tongue. Usually, there is also prominent red papillae seen. The rash described …
Only around 12 months does the child say his/her first words. E.g. “mama” Smiling, laughing and being not shy is normal for her age group Only around 7 to 8 months do babies sit unsupported. Refer if by 12 months …
There is no screening test needed for cervical ectropion as cervical ectropion is notlinked to the development of cervical cancer or any other condition that causes cancer.Treatment can be offered if the cervical ectropion is causing problems such as bleedingor …
To answer this question accurately, it is essential to know about the management of lost intrauterine device threads. How do we manage lost intrauterine device threads? 1. Exclude pregnancy by performing a urine pregnancy test 2. Request a pelvic ultrasound …
HELLP syndrome This is a serious complication regarded by most as a variant of severe pre- eclampsiawhich manifests with haemolysis (H), elevated liver enzymes (EL), and low platelets(LP). Liver enzymes usually increase and platelets decrease before haemolysis occurs. The syndrome …
The symptoms here are representative of hypomania which can be thought of as a milder form of mania. With hypomania, there is higher than normal energy levels but they do not generally lead to hospitalization whereas manic episodes usually last …
Postnatal depression is seen commonly among women affecting up to 10% of women giving birth. Cyring, not bonding, worrying and feeling as if she cannot cope is a typical presentation of postnatal depression COMPARISON OF POSTPARTUM BLUES, POSTNATAL DEPRESSION, POSTPARTUM …
The clinical picture here represents metabolic acidosis. This is likely from aspirin poisoning. With aspirin overdose, they initially hyperventilate leadingto respiratory alkalosis initially. The initial phase could last up to 12 hours. Following that, progressive metabolic acidosis occurs. This usually …
Adrenaline is by far the most important drug in anaphylaxis and should be given as soon as possible. This girl is 9 years old hence 0.3ml of adrenaline is appropriate for her age (6 to 12 years old). The recommended …