CHOC Pediatrica
News and Information for Pediatric Healthcare Professionals
In this CHOC grand rounds video presentation, Dr. Jenna Timboe, third-year pediatric resident at CHOC/UCI, highlights a case of a 4-month-old presenting with hypotonia, also known as “rag doll” syndrome. Dr. Timboe explains how to evaluate an infant with hypotonia and how to differentiate between various etiologies. In addition, she reviews the history of botulism […]
In this CHOC grand rounds video, Dr. Chantal Boisvert, neuro-ophthalmologist, addresses optic neuritis in pediatric patients. Specifically, she discusses how the presentation and outcome can be different for children compared to adults. Pediatric optic neuritis is often bilateral and tends to occur within one to two weeks after a known or presumed viral infection/vaccination. Children […]
This CHOC grand rounds video, featuring Dr. Laura Pruitt, pediatric resident, PGY-3, provides an overview of the syndromes of DRESS, SJS and TEN to compare the similarities and highlight the differences of these distinct diseases. The presentation covers the common presenting symptoms, the underlying causes and current proposed treatments. The goal of this presentation is […]
A concussion or mild traumatic brain injury is defined as a transient neurologic change resulting from a biomechanical impact to the head. Given this broad definition, it is not surprising that concussion represents the most common type of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Concussions can be complicated and multifaceted, as patients usually present with various combinations […]
Palliative care in infants and children is a critical and evolving field. In this grand rounds video presentation, Dr. Sirisha Perugu, CHOC neonatologist, and Meg Mohr, FNP-BC, MSN, coordinator of CHOC’s pediatric advanced care team, provide valuable insight. More specifically, they: define palliative care and provide a brief history of its development; highlight the ways […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recognized insufficient sleep as a public health concern, says CHOC pulmonologist Dr. John Saito. In this grand rounds video, Dr. Saito addresses the problem, which is often rooted in childhood. Disorders and disruptions of sleep in a developing brain may have short- term neurocognitive effects, as well […]
