4 results
How much radiation is used in paediatric radiology examinations compared to other exposures?

Estimated dose - Days
dose - Days of background ... radiation Natural background ... 12 months Abdominal ... Testing #Study #Peds ... #Pediatrics
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... Severe Aortic stenosis ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
The sagittal suture ... Any intra-abdominal ... coarctation of the aorta ... #Examination #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in the Neonate

WHY CPAP? 
• Maintain airway patency 
• Helps avoid alveoli
and fit of the mask ... ears, note any abdominal ... Neonate #Management #ABCs ... #ABCDE #Peds #Pediatrics