Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
Diagnosis H&P: Diagnosis of peritonsillar abscess is on the clinical presentation and PE. Common presentation: Risk Factors: Complications: DDx and Etiology: Diagnostic testing: -CT / MRI if Treatment -Drain the abscess: The key to treating a peritonsillar abscess...
Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Peds
“In children, neck masses usually fall into one of three categories: developmental, inflammatory/reactive, or neoplastic. The history and physical examination can help narrow the diagnosis, with location of the mass being particularly helpful. Branchial cleft...
Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Peds
Honey has been shown in a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled studies to decrease a nighttime cough and improve sleep in children with this problem? A teaspoon of honey, given alone or in a noncaffeinated liquid before bed, has been shown to reduce the...
Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Peds
-History and physical exam, above. -No red flags. -Non-pharmacological and pharmacological therapies discussed. “Oral osmotics such as polyethylene glycol–based solutions are recommended as an appropriate initial approach to constipation in children because they...
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
Diagnosis How is the diagnosis made? Clinical + CT head. If normal CT, do LP to look for Xanthochromia. The absence of Xanthochromia r/o subarachnoid hemorrhage. -Headache Red Flags. “Early diagnosis of a nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage is paramount for...
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
Also called constitutional hepatic dysfunction and familial nonhemolytic jaundice Hereditary asymptomatic unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia “Gilbert syndrome is a hereditary condition characterized by a 70% reduction in the ability to conjugate bilirubin,...
