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Truncus Arteriosus
 • Basic Information
 • Embryology
 • Associated anomalies
 • Pathophysiology/Presentation
 • Pre-operative management
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• Associated anomalies ... Classification • Classic Chest ... Xray - Cardiomegaly ... vasculature, right aortic ... #peds #pediatrics
Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return (TAPVR)
 • Introduction
 • Classification
 • Pathophysiology of TAPVR
 • Presentation
Total Anomalous ... PVO Present • Diagnosis ... • Chest XRay: ... #management #cardiology ... #peds #pediatrics
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
(>5%): - Aortic ... Severe Aortic stenosis ... Chest X-ray: ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal ... stratification #diagnosis
Silhouette Sign on Chest X-Ray
Loss of the margin between two opposing structures of the same radiographic
Silhouette Sign on Chest ... localization by lobe ... hemidiaphragm • LUL – aortic ... ChestXRay #CXR #diagnosis ... #radiology #localization
How much radiation is used in paediatric radiology examinations compared to other exposures?

Estimated dose - Days
radiology examinations ... X-ray 0.01 mSv ... mSv 12 months Abdominal ... Comparison #Table #Risks ... #Study #Peds #Pediatrics
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
particularly if other anomalies ... Breathing and chest ... Any intra-abdominal ... coarctation of the aorta ... Examination #Peds #Pediatrics