Constipation in newborns and infants

Clinic A/P, Peds

Dark Karo syrup for infants less than 6 months Prune juice for kids older than 6 months  

Lyme Disease

Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds

Background Is the most common vector-borne infection in the United States and Europe. NE USA Campers/hikers Ixodes tick harbors Borrelia burgdorferi Stages: Stage I: erythema migrans (pathognomonic), viral-like syndrome Stage II: arthritis, myocarditis, bilateral...

Eating Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa

Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds

Vomiting can cause contraction alkalosis. They lose HCL as they induce vomiting, leading to contraction alkalosis. Patient’s have hypokalemia Bulimia nervosa Distorted body image; Over concern with body shape/weight Recurrent binge eating Self-Induced vomiting...

Hypertension in children and adolescents

Clinic A/P, Peds

Diagnosis Definition of HTN in children and adolescents reviewed with the patient. The goal of initial diagnostic evaluation will be to 1) Identify children with curable HTN who may have a curable disease, 2) Identify other comorbid risk factors (eg, obesity and...

Epistaxis – Nosebleeds

Clinic A/P, Peds

#Epistaxis – Nosebleeds -Pathophysiology and causes reviewed. Acute treatment -Position patient leaning forward. This Keeps blood from collecting posteriorly. Prevents Nausea and airway obstruction -Pinch the nose for 10-20 minutes. -Oxymetazoline (Afrin) spray....

Acne Vulgaris

Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, DERMATOLOGY

Diagnosis H&P consistent with acne vulgaris. Acne severity: ______ DDx of Acne:_____ Inflammatory lesions vs. noninflammatory lesions. Treatment -Treatment per acne severity based on acne algorithm from the Global Alliance to Improve Acne. -Pharmacologic and...