You have just helped deliver a 3 week premature baby and are asked to quickly assess the current APGAR score. The baby has a slow irregular cry, is pink all over, a slight grimace, with a heart rate of 140 BPM and moving both arms and legs freely. What is the current APGAR score?
At what developmental stage would a child have the ability to briefly sit while leaning forward on their hands, grasp a cube and transfer it from hand to hand, babble, but not yet wave goodbye or use their finger and thumb to grasp objects?
At what age do children usually outgrow these episodes?
A 2-year-old toddler is brought in by ambulance after experiencing a seizure-like episode witnessed by their parent. The parent recorded the episode on their phone, which lasted for 30 seconds, and showed it to the pediatric team. The child has no previous history of seizures and no known medical conditions. The parent reports that the child has had a cough and runny nose for the past 4 days and has been restless at night, requiring acetaminophen for a fever of 39.2ºC. In the emergency department, the child is irritable and coughing but does not have any further seizures. The pediatric team reassures the parent that this episode is not a cause for concern and advises them that the child should eventually outgrow them.
You assist in the delivery of a newborn in the neonatal unit. At 5 minutes, the baby’s heart rate is 120 bpm, the baby is crying vigorously with active movement in all extremities. The baby is coughing and sneezing. The body is pink but the hands and feet are slightly blue and cool to the touch. Determine the APGAR score.
Which of the features below, following a head injury, is not an indication for an immediate CT head scan in adolescents?
The mother of a 3-year-old boy contacts you for advice on febrile convulsions. Her son had his first seizure a few days ago while suffering from a viral respiratory infection. She describes it as a typical, simple febrile convulsion lasting 2-3 minutes with full recovery in about 30 minutes. The mother recalls being informed that there is a risk of recurrence, but she was not given any treatment and was discharged home. She wants to know when she should call an ambulance if it happens again.
What characteristic would be indicative of a ventricular septal defect in an acyanotic, healthy infant who has just had their one-month check-up and a murmur was detected for the first time?
In a 6-year-old boy, what could be a possible association with an uncomplicated ventricular septal defect (VSD)?
A father brings his 3-month-old daughter into the clinic for her first round of vaccinations. He expresses concerns about the safety of the rotavirus vaccine. Can you provide information about this vaccine to ease his worries?
You are asked to review an infant with a postnatal diagnosis of congenital diaphragmatic hernia. They are currently stable after receiving initial medical management. The parents have conducted some research on the condition and have some inquiries for you. What is a true statement about congenital diaphragmatic hernia?