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INFORMATION FOR PARENTS & GUARDIANS This explains what to expect when your child comes into the hospital for surgery or a procedure under anaesthesia. 1. Who is a pediatric anaesthetist?…
A frantic mother brings an 18-month-old with complaints of her child getting up frequently in the night for feeds and then had to be rocked to sleep. Also, she was…
What are the Cardiovascular diseases seen in children? The majority of children who suffer from heart disease have a congenital heart defect. These are structural heart defects a child is…
Here are some of the common issues faced by parents in Newborns: Skin Telangietatic nevi (Stork bites) are pale pink or red spots found around the eyelids, nose, or neck.…
If you have ever had a child diagnosed with a chronic illness, it will not be difficult to understand the trauma and guilt that the parents go through- – wondering…
What is Neurofibromatosis? Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a neurocutaneous disorder – involving the skin, brain, and several other organ systems. It is the most common single-gene disorder in human beings. It…
Breathing issues can occur in newborns, small babies, and young children. They take various forms. The common one is difficulty in breathing with distress. The breathing rate is faster or…
A child crying with ear pain is a frequent complaint of distressed parents seeking emergency medical help. It is most often related to a problem arising from the: Outer Ear…
For parents, a diagnosis of Development Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) brings a wide range of emotions and responses. Parents want to understand not only the condition but what the…
Today, the world is faced with Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak. This pandemic has compelled us to stay at home to break the chain of infectivity. The Coronavirus (CV) is here…
Being a Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, this is the commonest question, mothers have regarding their child’s walking pattern. There are various reasons for an altered walking pattern which could range from…
As the name depicts, the blue baby syndrome is the bluish discoloration of an infant’s skin due to a lack of oxygen in the hemoglobin of their blood. It is…