Factoids on pediatric screening!

Factoids on pediatric screening!

  • All pts with turners need all 4 limb BP measurement and ECHO
  • All pts with T1DM needs TSH screening every 1-2y
  • All newborns <32weeks gestation need Cranial U/S at 1-2 weeks
  • All infants need strabismus screening at every visit until 5 years (it is Normal <4m due to weak EOM but not after 4m)
  • All children need screening for vision annually starting from 3-4y
  • Autism screening for all at 18m-2y;
  • Depression screening at 12y
  • Everyone needs Lipid screening at 9-11 y and again at 17-21y;
  • Educate about safe sex practices and contraception at 1st adolescent visit