Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in Children

#Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in Children OSA exists in 2 to 5 percent of children and can occur at any age. -Parents c/o of 2yo kid snoring and stopping breathing while sleeping. Parents are scared that she might not catch her breathe and die. On PE, his tonsils are...

Circumcision, visit for procedure

Order for procedure verified. History and Physical performed. Baby is doing well. Feeding, voiding, stool well. No fever or illness. Informed Consent obtained. Time of the last feeding:____ Upon arrival in the procedure room, the patient’s band was checked and...

Failure to thrive (Weight Faltering)

Definition -Definition of FTT: Weight below the 5th percentile for sex and corrected age/weight for length below the 5th percentile/ BMI for age below the 5th percentile OR a fall in weight by two major percentiles on a growth curve (AAFP 2016). Other authorities go...

Conjunctivitis, Bacterial

Bacterial Conjunctivitis -History of eye morning matting present. -No red flags such photophobia (elicited via pupillary constriction) and anisocoria (greater than 1mm). -No vision loss (indication for prompt referral to ophthalmology). -Don’t wear contact...