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What is the significance of weight loss greater than 7% of birth weight in infants?
What is the significance of weight loss greater than 7% of birth weight in infants?
Which of the following is a key indicator for the need for exchange transfusion in infants?
Which of the following is a key indicator for the need for exchange transfusion in infants?
What is a common acute manifestation of bilirubin toxicity in preterm babies?
What is a common acute manifestation of bilirubin toxicity in preterm babies?
At what Total Serum Bilirubin level should intensive phototherapy be started?
At what Total Serum Bilirubin level should intensive phototherapy be started?
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What is the role of high-dose IV immunoglobulins (IVIG) in treating infants with Rh and ABO haemolytic diseases?
What is the role of high-dose IV immunoglobulins (IVIG) in treating infants with Rh and ABO haemolytic diseases?
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What distinguishes biliary atresia from neonatal hepatitis regarding incidence in families?
What distinguishes biliary atresia from neonatal hepatitis regarding incidence in families?
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Which type of biliary atresia is characterized by atresia of the common bile duct?
Which type of biliary atresia is characterized by atresia of the common bile duct?
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Which clinical feature is specific to acute kernicterus?
Which clinical feature is specific to acute kernicterus?
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What is the typical initial symptom of spastic cerebral palsy?
What is the typical initial symptom of spastic cerebral palsy?
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In cases of kernicterus, which factor increases the permeability of the blood-brain barrier to bilirubin?
In cases of kernicterus, which factor increases the permeability of the blood-brain barrier to bilirubin?
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Study Notes
Table of Contents
- Contains a list of topics covered in the notes, with page numbers.
Approach to Symptoms
- Includes information on anaemia, jaundice, and fever & rash, along with their associated causes and clinical features.
- Discusses investigations like FBC, PBF, iron studies, and more to identify the cause.
Approach to Disorders
- Details various topics related to diseases, such as Growth & Development, Cerebral Palsy, Macrocephaly & Microcephaly, and more.
- Each topic provides an overview for students to study.
Neonatology
- Covers topics such as Prematurity, Apnoea in the Newborn, Neonatal Sepsis, and Ophthalmia Neonatorum.
Respiratory Medicine
- Includes topics about asthma, acute bronchiolitis, viral croup, epiglottitis, and pneumonia.
Cardiology
- Covers congenital heart diseases and related problems, such as hypercyanotic spells, and infective endocarditis (IE).
Infectious Diseases
- Explores topics pertaining to infectious diseases, such as pertussis, Kawasaki disease, scarlet fever, and more.
Neurology
- Includes topics like status epilepticus (SE), febrile seizure, epilepsy, and more.
Endocrinology
- Details diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and its diagnosis and management.
Gastroenterology
- Covers topics including acute gastroenteritis (AGE) and its aetiology.
- Discusses causes, pathophysiology, symptoms, investigation, and management strategies.
Nephrology
- Details nephrotic & nephritic syndrome, including their definitions, clinical features, investigations, and management.
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Description
This quiz explores critical aspects of infant health, focusing on weight loss, jaundice, and treatments associated with bilirubin toxicity. Questions cover the significance of weight changes, indicators for exchange transfusion, acute manifestations of bilirubin issues, and the role of immunoglobulins in hemolytic diseases. Test your knowledge on these vital topics for infant care.
