Question 1

can i give otrivin pediatric drops for my 3 months old baby with congestion? what is the dose?

Accepted Answer

Do not use: Do not use Otrivin pediatric nasal drops in children under 6 yr of age. Instead use normal saline drops 1-2 drops to each nostril every 3-4 hours to loosen secretions. You can remove excess secretions using a soft nasal bulb syringe.

Question 2

hi - i am a pediatrician. i have been trying to find the pediatric dose for fluconazole for ringworm. i can find this info on the nih site "fluconazol?

Accepted Answer

Itraconazole instead: While fluconazole for candidiasis is frequently utilized; perhaps, you might consider itraconazole as a better fit for treating fungal infections such as ringworm. Both medications have precise pediatric dosings listed in the immensely useful and free app "Epocrates" easily downloaded to your smart phone or iPad.

Question 3

where can i purchase a pediatric aerosol mask?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacy: Any major pharmacy should carry it.

Question 4

how can i become a pediatric echocardiographer?

Accepted Answer

ECHO: You need to get formal training  check your local university hospital cardiology department or your  community college about it

Question 5

what are the guidelines for repairing a pediatric vsd?

Accepted Answer

Isolated VSD: Review of literature revealed that management of isolated VSD (ventricular septal defect)  in infant depends on 1) size of the defect. 2) Chance of spontaneous closure or decrease in size over time 3) Involvement of one or more cardiac valves 4) Difficulty and effectiveness of surgical closure. This is absolutely the field of pediatric cardiologist and heart surgeon.

Question 6

why do student nurses tend to get sick on pediatric rotation?

Accepted Answer

Children and infecio: Children are frequently hospitalized with severe viral illnesses.  Obviously, with their inherently bad hygiene, student nurses interact and may contract their virus.

Question 7

what are common general anasthetics used in pediatric medicine?

Accepted Answer

Sevoflurane and more: For inhalation Sevo is most common quickly followed by Isoflurane and Desflurane. Alternatively, the use of many IV anesthetics are commonly used in pediatrics to include: propofol, ketamine, fentanyl, morphine, hydromorphone, Midazolam. Somewhat less commonly: dexmedetomidine, sufentanil, alfentanil, and diazepam.  There are more but these are the ones you are most likely to encounter in the U.S.

Question 8

who are the members in a pediatric team and what are their roles?

Accepted Answer

Depends on patient: The answer to your question depends on the patient and the medical condition being treated. The term "medical team" simply means a group of medical professionals consulting together to provide the best care for a patient. The members may vary depending on the needs of the patient.

Question 9

what are important questions to ask during my child's pediatric exam?

Accepted Answer

Questions for doctor: 1.  Is my child developing appropriately for age?
2.  What are should the diet consist of, how much and   how often?
3.  When are the next vaccines due?
4.  How much sleep should my child be getting?
5.  Is it normal for my child to (insert behavior here)?
6.  Is my child growing appropriately?
7.  What other screenings should we be having done   (i.e. dental, vision, hearing, psychological, etc.)

Question 10

what happens if you  file a complaint with the american board of pediatrics?

Accepted Answer

Complaint: The pediatric board will likely refer you to licensure board in your state. Unless the doctor lied about certification I do not believe it takes disciplinary action.

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