This document contains mnemonics and abbreviations related to pediatrics. It includes mnemonics for transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN), biliary atresia (BAG), and claw hand. It also lists conditions that intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) can be used to treat and spells out the acronym HOSPITAL for treating hypernatremic dehydration. Additionally, it covers mnemonics for selective beta-blockers (S STEROID) and the components of a cardiovascular exam (CVS).

1. Paediatric Mnemonics
Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn
Term
GoweR’s sign GiRdle

2. Simian
Sandal
Clenched hands
Convex bottom of the feet
Polydactyly

3. BAG
BAck
Perforation
Peritonitis
Purpura
Contrast –enhanced
Coil-spring

4. Claw sign
Diseases in which IVIg can be used:
ITP
Kawasaki Disease
Guillian Barre
Anaphylaxis;
Adolescent
Asthma
Allergy to
Adrenaline
Iron

5. Iso-Immune
Infections
VALINE EVIL
Glutamic acid Good
F
Letter F 6th
6
6

6. Spells
Spasm
HOSPITAL
IV Hydration
O2
Sedation & pain relief (Morphine)
Sodium Bicarbonate
Propranolol
Iron Therapy
Assisted Ventilation (if no improvement)

7. S
Selective
Steroid
Antigen + Antibody
defective Oxygenation + Airway Obstruction
Antigen
Antibody
-- Oxygenation
Airway Obstruction

8. CVS
ondition
Chamber
Vasculature.
S S
Contractility.
Velocity
omplications

9. Ause associations
State
Survey
spot
spot
spot
SpecialTests
+
Investigations for complications as in sickle cell anemia