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Approach to a Routine Adolescent Interview Learn Pediatrics

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Approach to Non-Accidental Injuries Learn Pediatrics

Web29 4.34. Click for pdf: Approach to Non-Accidental Injuries Background Non-accidental injuries in the pediatric population can be easily missed unless health care professionals …

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Approach to a Child With a Cough Learn Pediatrics

WebCough is a common indication of respiratory illness and is one of the more common symptoms of children seeking medical attention. Not only does it cause discomfort for the …

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Approach to a Child with a Headache Learn Pediatrics

WebThe prevalence rate of chronic or recurrent headaches in children is 60-69% by the age of 7-9 years and 75% by the age of 15 years. Children who complain of headache are …

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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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Iron-deficiency and Health Consequences in Children

WebThe complications of iron deficiency can be divided into hematologic and non-hematologic: Table 2: Consequences of Iron-deficiency and clinical presentation. …

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Nutritional Deficiencies Learn Pediatrics

WebClick for pdf: Nutritional Deficiencies Introduction Nutritional deficiencies can be very significant to the overall health of infants and children because growth and …

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Approach to the child with mental health concerns

WebClick for pdf: approach to the child with mental health concerns Background a) mental illness in pediatrics Mental illness is common and results in significant …

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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 stools per …

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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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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 Adolescent Substance Use Learn Pediatrics

WebIntroduction Substance use in adolescence can have widespread negative effects on adolescent health, including school failure, respiratory disease, high-risk …

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To Circumcise or Not to Circumcise Learn Pediatrics

WebThe Canadian Pediatric Society (CPS) states that “Circumcision of newborns should not be routinely performed” ( 1 ). The College of Physicians and Surgeons of …

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Approach to the Underweight Child Learn Pediatrics

WebWeight gain that tracks well below the 5th percentile on growth curves or that is proportional to, but lower than, the child’s growth in height can also be of concern. …

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Approach to Pediatric Abdominal Pain Learn Pediatrics

WebClick for pdf: Approach to Pediatric abdominal pain General Presentation BACKGROUND Abdominal pain in a child is one of the most common presentations with …

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Approach to the Child with a Seizure Learn Pediatrics

WebSeizures typically start around age 5 to 6 years.Characterized by short (5 to 20 second) lapses in consciousness, speech or motor activity.No auraNo postictal …

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Approach to the Child with IUGR/SGA Learn Pediatrics

WebIntrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) describes a fetus that has not reached its growth potential because of genetic or environmental factors. Small for gestational …

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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 Lymphadenopathy Learn Pediatrics

WebClick for pdf: Approach to Lymphadenopathy Definition Lymphadenopathy is defined as enlargement of lymph nodes. This process is often secondary to infection and …

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