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Keratosis Pilaris
Keratosis pilaris is a very common harmless skin condition appearing as small, whitish bumps on the upper arms and thighs, especially of children and young adults. Individual lesions of keratosis pilaris begin when a hair follicle becomes plugged with keratin, a protein found in skin, hair, and nails. Who’s At Risk Keratosis pilaris can affect […]
Misoprostol Only Protocol for Management of Early Pregnancy Loss
This protocol was useful when stationed in Sasebo, Japan, for managing missed abortions. The Japanese clinics did not have access to these medications and could only offer mechanical evacuation. Our clinic only had access to misoprostol (not mifepristone). Before you start this, it’s critical to know your backup plan in case of serious bleeding. Credit […]
Considering the loss of abortion protection for our sailors, marines, and their spouses
Background articles and links to information and resources that may be helpful for physicians navigating these new murky waters.
Clomiphene (Clomid) to Induce Ovulation
Adapted (partially verbatim) from LexiComp. How to take it: 50 mg once daily for 5 days. Begin on or about the fifth day of cycle if progestin-induced bleeding is scheduled or spontaneous uterine bleeding occurs prior to therapy. Therapy may be initiated at anytime in patients with no recent uterine bleeding. Contraindications Hypersensitivity to clomiphene […]
Picky Eating
Adapted (partially verbatim) from Am Fam Physician. 2015 Aug 15;92(4):274-278. Kids don’t need as much food as you think! One way children start to show their independence is by choosing what they want to eat. You should make meal times as pleasant as possible. The amount of calories and nutrition a child needs is less […]
How to update Outlook Address Information
The steps below allow you to update the contact information shown when people find you in the Global Address List (GAL) in Outlook. Go to https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/. Select your PIV (Authentication) cert to get into ID Card Office Online. Select “My Profile.” Log in (again) using your CAC. Update your “My Profile,” first to verify your […]
Thumb Sucking Parent Information
Parent information about managing their children’s thumb sucking.
Penile Adhesions in Male Children
Parent information about the different types of penile adhesions.
Allergy Medication Dosing for Children
Kids dosages for over-the-counter allergy medications.
Tuberculosis Screening and Latent TB Treatment for Primary Care
Synopsis of TB screening and latent TB treatment.
Normal Vitals Wall Decor
Fun photos overlayed with normal vitals for pediatrics. Never forget again!
Eczema Home Treatment Plan
“The itch that rashes.” Managing the symptoms at home can seem can seem daunting, but patients can take control of this condition with changes to the daily routine and a stepwise approach when symptoms worsen. Prevention (do this every day, always): Apply moisturizer twice a day. Ointment – most effective, greasy, hard to apply. Won’t […]
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) Treatment
How to perform self-treatment of BPPV with the Epley maneuver, including aftercare instructions.
COVID-19 Respiratory Failure Treatment
For inpatient treatment of COVID-19 pneumonia with acute respiratory failure.
Skin Biopsy
Consent form, equipment list, and procedure note for incisional (partial) and excisional (complete) skin biopsies.
Newborn Circumcision
Consent form, post procedure handout, equipment list, pre-procedure prep, and procedure note.
Vasectomy
Consent form, equipment list, room setup, patient information, and procedure note.
Sleeping Difficulties in Infants
Information for parents when dealing with sleeping difficulties with their children.
Colposcopy
Consent form, equipment list, procedure note, quick reference cards, and Reid’s index.
Equipment Images
Reference page with names and pictures for all procedure equipment referenced on the site.
Contraception Informational Handouts
PDFs handouts about birth control choices, how to start and switch contraception methods, emergency contraception, and rules about abortions at military facilities.
Orthopedic Handouts
PDFs of handouts from The Sports Medicine Patient Advisor, and Essentials of Musculoskeletal Care.
Circumcision Care for the Newborn
Information for parents about post-circumcision care for babies.
Vasectomy Patient Information
Patient information about vasectomy, pre and post vasectomy care.