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Objectives
Abdominal Pain
Altered Level Of Consciousness
Anemia
Bruising (Child Abuse)
Developmental & Behavioral Issues
Diarrhea
Fluid And Electrolyte Abnormality
Growth Issues
Health Supervision And Promotion
Heart Murmur
Limp & Extremity Pain
Lymphadenopathy
Neonatal Jaundice
Proteinuria & Hematuria
Rash
Respiratory Distress & Cough
Seizures
Sore Ear
Sore Throat
The Premature Infant
Vomiting
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Peter MacPherson, BSc, Medical Student, University of Alberta
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created 31 months ago. 3 acclamations.
Certain fractures are highly correlated with physical abuse. Which of the following types of fractures is least suspicious for abuse?
created 31 months ago. 2 acclamations.
An infant male (Tyson) is brought to the emergency department. Tyson has been feeding poorly and he is irritable. According to his mother, these symptoms started shortly after he fell from his high chair (she blames herself for not watching Tyson closely enough). You notice retinal hemorrhages. T...
created 31 months ago. 3 acclamations.
Scald burns are common in children. Which of the following features would raise suspicion of an inflicted injury rather than accidental burn?
created 31 months ago.
You are working in a busy general pediatrics clinic. You see an infant girl with multiple, severe bruises. Given that the infant is not developmentally mobile, the bruises lead you to consider the possibility of physical abuse. Which investigation(s) should you order?
created 31 months ago. 1 acclamation.
Bruises are very common in children. In some cases, they may reflect physical abuse. Which of the following scenarios is least concerning for physical abuse?
created 31 months ago. 1 acclamation.
Michael is a 10-year-old boy with allergic rhinitis. He has year-round bothersome nasal symptoms, which are worse in the spring and fall and when he is outdoors. He has confirmed environmental allergies. He complains of frequent nasal congestion, an itchy nose, frequent sneezing, throat clearing ...
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Delayed puberty
created 32 months ago by Peter MacPherson.
 Kyle is a thin 15-year-old boy of short stature. You begin to take a history from Kyle and his mother. What would you like to ask?
Generalized edema
created 31 months ago by Peter MacPherson.
 Jeffrey, an 18-month-old child, presents to the emergency department with generalized edema. You walk into the exam room and elicit the following h...
Failure to thrive
created 29 months ago by Peter MacPherson.
 You are doing your pediatrics rotation at a children’s hospital. You are asked to see a two month old boy (Cody) who has just been admitted for poo...
Neonatal jaundice
created 29 months ago by Peter MacPherson.
 As part of your pediatrics rotation, you are working a shift in the Pediatric Emergency room at a university hospital. Concerned parents have broug...
CASE #1
created 28 months ago by Peter MacPherson.
 Kennedy, a previously well 6-year old boy is brought to your general pediatric clinic with left knee pain. Upon further history taking, you elicit ...
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