Followers

Saturday, March 27, 2021

Thursday, March 25, 2021

DDH

Ultrasound of the hip is the study of choice for suspected developmental dislocation of the hip in neonates and infants younger than 4 months of age. In children of this age, the ossific nucleus of the femoral head is completely cartilaginous and therefore will not be seen on x-ray. After 4 months of age, radiographs should be obtained

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

MONRO-KELLIE DOCTRINE

IF THERE IS AN EXPANDING LESION WITHIN A CLOSED BOX, SUCH AS BLEED OR SWELLING OF BRAIN ,THE PRESSURE INSIDE BOX INCREASES

Sunday, March 21, 2021

DOWN SYNDROME

Although the risk of Down syndrome is highest with mothers older than age 35 years, the majority of cases occur with women younger than age 35 because they have the majority of pregnancies

Saturday, March 20, 2021

HYPERCALCEMIA and HYPERMAGNESEMIA in NEWBORN

The most common cause of hypercalcemia during the neonatal period is excessive administration of calcium. The most common cause of hypermagnesemia during the newborn period is excessive maternal administration of magnesium

Thursday, March 18, 2021

DERMATITIS

If a dermatitis involves the axillae or groin, it is more likely to be seborrheic dermatitis. If extensor surfaces such as forearms and shins are involved, atopic dermatitis is more likely. Both atopic dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis involve scalp and posterior auricular areas, although seborrheic dermatitis has large, yellowish scale; when severe, it characteristically extends down to the forehead and eyebrow areas