Pediatrics CHEST & TB Clinic

02/01/2026

Chest physical therapy (CPT), postural drainage, and percussion are airway clearance techniques used to remove mucus and secretions from the lungs. These techniques are often used to treat patients with chronic respiratory conditions. ✔️ https://bit.ly/2zUtPhb

02/01/2026

02/01/2026

02/01/2026

🚨 Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

What is DKA?
A life-threatening complication of diabetes caused by lack of insulin, leading to high blood sugar and ketone buildup.
Most common in Type 1 DM.

🧠 Phase 1: Initial Management

💧 Fluids – 0.9% Normal Saline (NaCl)
• 1 L in 30 min
• 1 L in 1 hr
• 1 L in 2 hrs
• 1 L in 4 hrs
• 1 L in 6 hrs

💉 Insulin – IV infusion
• 0.1 unit/kg/hr (≈ 6 units/hr)
• Goal: ↓ glucose 3–5 mmol/L per hour
• Continue patient’s usual long-acting insulin if already on it.

⚡ Potassium (KCl)
• K⁺ >5.0 → Do not give
• K⁺ 3.5–5.0 → add 10 mmol/L
• K⁺ ❤.5 → add 20 mmol/L
• Max rate: 20 mmol/hr

🧪 Special situations
• BP

02/12/2025

Symptoms of pneumonia can include cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills, difficulty breathing, chest pain, fatigue, and in severe cases, confusion or bluish skin due to low oxygen levels.

02/12/2025

Check out رئيس القسم Dr.Asprin’s video.