Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Peds
Infancy is divided into three main stages, each of which is unique in terms of growth, developmental achievements, nutrition needs, and feeding patterns. -Early infancy (birth to 6 months of age): The most rapid changes occur in early infancy. -Middle infancy (from...
Clinic, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Peds, INFANT NUTRITION AND GROWTH
Energy Requirements or Calorie Intake for Infants, Children, and Adolescents -Formula and Breastmilk each has 20 kcal/oz. That is, 1 Oz of formula or breastmilk has 20 kcal of energy. -30 ml = 1oz. -Look at an energy requirement’s chart to get the energy...
Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Peds
-On newborn screen. -Refer to a pediatric endocrinologist. -The patient will be treated with levothyroxine for life. Titration with goal TSH WNL. “All infants with a low T4 concentration and a TSH concentration greater than 40 mU per L are considered to have...
Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Peds
-Phototherapy Chart. -Differential diagnosis. Red Flags Findings of Jaundice The following findings are of particular concern: Jaundice in the first day of life TSB > 18 mg/dL Rate of rise of TSB > 0.2 mg/dL/h or > 5 mg/dL/day Conjugated bilirubin...
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
Diagnosis -H&P. Med review for meds known to cause drug-induced lupus. -Need ≥4 of 11 ACR criteria to diagnose SLE. Having ≥4 criteria diagnoses SLE with 95% specificity and 85% sensitivity (AFP). -Algorithm for the diagnosis of SLE from the AAFP -H&P (esp....
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
Diagnosis -H&P that is consistent with latent TB. -Prior BCG Vaccination: No -Patient screened positive. -Test interpretation explained to the patient. -Risk factors for acquiring TB reviewed w/ patient. -Risk factors for developing TB also reviewed / patient....
