by Jazlyn McGuinty | Jan 16, 2025 | Connective Tissue Disorders
Bouchard’s nodes in the PIP-joints due to formation of bony nodules, a clinical sign seen in patients with osteoarthritis. Case courtesy of Dr. Samir Benoudina, Radiopaedia.org, rID: 43417
by Jazlyn McGuinty | Jan 16, 2025 | Radiology
Left/right hand radiograph in a patient with osteoarthritis (OA), which shows joint space narrowing of the DIPs, osteophytes, and bone remodelling. These radiographic features are typical in mild to severe OA. Case courtesy of Dr. Craig Hacking, Radiopaedia.org, rID:...
by Aly Muhammad Ladak | Dec 23, 2024 | Guidelines and Algorithms
Febrile Seizures 2 minute febrile seizure in a 22-month...
by Aly Muhammad Ladak | Dec 23, 2024 | Guidelines and Algorithms
pGALS pGALS, similar to the GALS in adults, is a screening exam of the gait, arms, legs, and spine, commonly applied to rheumatologic or MSK concerns Video demonstration of pediatric GALS screening...
by Aly Muhammad Ladak | Dec 23, 2024 | Guidelines and Algorithms
Asthma Action Plan Asthma action plans are used to counsel families and provide a concrete plan for chronic management Available from https://aafa.org/asthma/asthma-treatment/asthma-treatment-action-plan/ <img...
by Aly Muhammad Ladak | Dec 23, 2024 | Guidelines and Algorithms
Wheeze Wheeze is an audible sound during expiration; associated with asthma, bronchiolitis, and more Compare with stridor Video of a child with audible expiratory...
by Aly Muhammad Ladak | Dec 23, 2024 | Guidelines and Algorithms
Stridor Stridor is an audible sound during inspiration; associated with croup, bacterial tracheitis, epiglottitis, foreign body aspiration, and more Compare with wheeze Video of a child with audible inspiratory...
by Aly Muhammad Ladak | Dec 23, 2024 | Guidelines and Algorithms
PRAM Score – The PRAM score is a clinical tool for assessing the severity of respiratory distress in the context of an asthma exacerbation – Available from CPS https://cps.ca/documents/position/managing-an-acute-asthma-exacerbation
by Aly Muhammad Ladak | Dec 23, 2024 | Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Measles – Note the erythematous, maculopapular rash – Typically begins 3d after symptoms onset; starts at hairline and spreads downwards; spares palms and soles For an image, please see:Â https://dermnetnz.org/topics/measles-images
by Aly Muhammad Ladak | Dec 23, 2024 | Guidelines and Algorithms
Approach to Hyperbilirubinemia in a Child – An algorithmic approach to the differential diagnosis for a child who presents with hyperbilirubinemia
