DEXTROSE INFUSION RATE (GIR) IN NEONATAL HYPOGLYCEMIA
1. Definition GIR (Glucose Infusion Rate) = amount of glucose delivered per kg body weight per minute. 👉 Unit: mg/kg/min 2. Formula […]
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Lumbar Puncture (LP) in Pediatrics & Neonates
1. Definition Lumbar puncture (LP) is a procedure in which a needle is inserted into the subarachnoid space of the lumbar spine […]
Absence of Anterior Fontanelle in a Newborn (Closed / Non-Palpable Anterior Fontanelle)
The anterior fontanelle is the largest fontanelle of the newborn skull and normally remains open during early infancy to allow brain growth […]
Creatine Kinase (CK) – High-Yield Medical Notes
1. Definition Creatine kinase (CK), also called creatine phosphokinase (CPK), is an intracellular enzyme that catalyzes the reversible conversion:Creatine+ATP↔Phosphocreatine+ADPCreatine + ATP \leftrightarrow […]
Aphthous Ulcers: Step-by-Step Workup and Management
1. Clinical Assessment History Examination 2. Investigations (If atypical or recurrent) 3. Classification Type Features Management Focus Minor <1 cm, 1–5 lesions, […]
APGAR Score – An easy Quick Guide for Newborn Assessment
Introduction The APGAR score is a rapid method to assess the health status of a newborn immediately after birth.It was introduced in […]