Sometimes, clinicians might find ABG result not matching with the patient condition. These results might arise from technical errors in machine and there are certain points which can be used to check the error. How to Check whether ABG result is Right or has Error? X= 24X PaCO2/HCO3 Y= 80-…
Author: Dr. Pedchrome
MD Pediatrics and Fellowship Neonatology, he chooses to stay anonymous. He often writes his views online as well as share few important topics for medical students, doctors and specially parents. He does research in pediatrics.
Clinical Skills and Approaches 
Eliciting Primitive Neonatal Reflexes
Neonatal reflexes are the reflexes which are present at birth and have a predictable course of appearance and disappearance. A normally developing newborn should respond to certain stimuli with these reflexes, which eventually become inhibited as the child matures. The list of reflexes that can be elicited in normal newborn…
Clinical Skills and Approaches 
Diet Assessment in Pediatrics: History taking skill
As a part of history taking, Dietary assessment becomes an important part of pediatric history. As childhood is the age of rapid growth and development, any lag in diet and nutrition will manifest with long-term effects if not addressed in time. One of the common nutritional manifestations is Stunting, which…
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Top Protein rich Foods
The daily nutrients requirement of body includes vitamins and minerals, carbs, protein, calcium, and others. Amongst them all, protein is one vital nutrient you should add to your diet because protein is the bunkers of amino acids. It keeps you active and fit throughout the day and keeps you regain…
Case Reports 
Nine Interesting cases in Neonates
1. Sepsis presenting with Diabetic ketoacidosis like feature in Preterm neonate A thriving preterm neonate had new onset sepsis with off color skin and poor feed tolerance. A workup for sepsis was sent and antibiotics were upgraded to 2nd line agents. Inotrope was added for tachycardia with poor perfusion. By…
PGMEE, MRCS, USMLE, MBBS, MD/MS 
Lesions of the Umbilical Cord in Newborn
Anatomy of Umbilical Cord Umbilical cord is a connecting link between fetus and placenta through which fetoplacental circulation occurs. It is formed from allantois carrying vessels from Fetus to Chorion and passing abdominal stalk. It is around 50 cm long and contains 2 umbilical arteries and 1 umbilical vein surrounded by…
PGMEE, MRCS, USMLE, MBBS, MD/MS 
Apt Test in Newborn: Maternal vs Neonatal Blood
We had few cases of suspected GI bleeding, admitted or referred to our NICU. One was case of Hematochezia and other was case of fresh blood in vomitus. Both babies were born to mother with Antepartum hemorrhage. The general condition of the babies were fine, and the vitals. There was…
Case Reports 
A case of child with Mucopolysaccharidosis : Hunter Syndrome
1st Published in Pedchrome in January 1, 2015 Case Summary A 6-year-old patient was found to have course facial features and short stature. Parents have noticed a developmental stasis since 4-5 years of age. The weight was normal. There were no any chronic illness, any significant birth and postnatal history…