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CASE PRESENTATION
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CASE PROTOCOL
Result
4.06
0.35
122.0
10.6
0.59
0.38
0
0.03
0
0
423
Normal Values
4-6 x 10 12/L
0.37-0.47
110-180 g/L
5-10 x 10 9/L
0.50-0.65
0.25-0.35
0.05-0.10
0.03-0.07
0.01-0.03
0.01
140-450 x 10 9/L
@ 6:35 PM
Test
SGPT (ALT)
HGT
Potassium
Result
22.4
67
4.37
Normal Values
5-35 U/L
70-110 mg%
3.5-5.3 mmol/L
Sodium
Calcium
149.4
1.46
135-148 mmol/L
2.2-2.7 mmol/L
@ 7:00 PM
Imaging
Findings
Chest Xray - Minimal streaks densities seen at the right
APL
upper lung.
- No hilar lymphadenopathies.
- The heart and thymus are normal in size
and orientation.
- The diaphragm and costophrenic sulci are
intact.
- The bony thorax is normal.
Impression
PNEUMONIA,
right upper
lung
RBC : 3-6/hpf
Epith-Squamou: +2
Epith-Round : Negative
Amourphous Sed: Negative
Crystals : Negative
Casts: 0
Mucus: +1
Bacteria: +1
Routine analysis includes all of the
above
Urobilinogen: Negative
Bilirubin (Bile): Negative
and started with milk feeding 100mL every 6hrs, with aspiration precaution,
and placed on moderate high back rest. IVF to be followed with D5NM 1L at
55cc/hr. Other medications were continued, O2 inhalation maintained at 12LPM via nasal cannula, vital signs monitored every 2hrs and input and
output monitored every shift.
On the third hospital day, patient had no episode of seizure for 24hrs,
with stable vital signs and bouts of cough. NGT feeding was increased to
100mL every 3hrs, with aspiration precaution. Patient started with
Salbutamol nebulization 1neb + 2mL NSS every 6hrs. IVF to be followed with
D5NM 1L at 55cc/hr. Medications were continued, O2 inhalation maintained
at 1-2LPM via nasal cannula, vital signs monitored every 2hrs and input and
output monitored every shift.
On the fourth hospital day, patient was seizure-free for 48hrs, with
stable vital signs. Valproic acid IV was discontinued and was started on
valproic acid syrup (250mg/5mL) 2mL BID PO. NGT was removed and oral
feeding with formula milk was increased to 150mL every 3hrs, with
aspiration precaution, to feed in upright position. IVF rate was decreased to
40cc/hr, to be followed with D5NM 1L at 40cc/hr. Other medications were
continued
On the fifth hospital day, patient was seizure-free for 72hrs, with stable
vital signs. O2 inhalation via nasal cannula was discontinued with O2
saturation of 98% room air. Phenobarbital IV was discontinued and was
started on phenobarbital 30mg tablet, 1 tablet BID 1hr apart from valproic
acid. Oral milk feedings were continued, other medications were continued,
IVF to be followed with D5NM 1L at 40cc/hr, vital signs monitored every 2hrs
and input and output monitored every shift.
On the sixth hospital day, patient was seizure-free for 96hrs, with
stable vital signs. Patient was discharged with maintenance medications of
valproic acid syrup (250mg/5mL) 2mL PO BID (6AM 6PM) and phenobarbital
30mg tablet PO BID, 1hr apart from valproic acid (7AM 7PM). Other home
medications include cefuroxime suspension (250mg/5mL) 5mL PO BID for
7days, and guaifenesin+salbutamol syrup (Ventolin expectorant) 5mL PO
TID. Advised for follow up checkup a week after and follow up checkup with a
neurologist. IVF removed aseptically, discharged improved.
Final Diagnosis:
Pediatric Community Acquired Pneumonia C
Status Epilepticus
Seizure Disorder
Cerebral Palsy