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Publication Acetaminophen induced Stevens Johnson syndrome - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Overlap Syndrome: A rare Adverse Reaction(Nepal Paediatric Society (JNPS), 2022) Kavthekar, Saiprasad Onkareshwar; Amith, K.; Kurane, Anil Bapurao; Phulari, Yoganand J.Abstract: Stevens Johnson syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) are hyper sensitive life - threatening rare dermatological reactions. In SJS - TEN overlap syndrome, the extent and severity of epidermal detachment is 10- 30%. Drugs like sulfonamides, nonsteroidal anti- inflammatory agents, antibiotics and anticonvulsants are the commonest precipitants. Here, we present a rare case of SJS - TEN overlap syndrome in a previously normal 11 years old girl after acetaminophen intake for fever. This case report is intended to make paediatricians aware that the adverse reaction like SJS - TEN overlap syndrome can develop with a drug like acetaminophen which is supposed to be the safest antipyretic in paediatrics.Publication Clinico - Epidemiological Profile of Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Hospitalised Children at a Tertiary Health Care Centre(Nepal Paediatric Society (JNPS), 2021) Mali, Vijay Tukaram; Kavthekar, Saiprasad Onkareshwar; Verma, Sachin; Kurane, Anil Bapurao; Patil, Nivedita Balasaheb; Kulkarni, Suhas PanditraoAbstract: Introduction: Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) presents with spectrum of clinical manifestations and awareness regarding this amongst physicians is crucial. The study aimed to chronicle the clinical profile of DKA in type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) children. Methods: The study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital including patients with signs and symptoms of DKA with either debut or established T1DM (n = 38). Detailed clinical history, examination and laboratory investigations were carried out. Differences in frequency distribution concerning demographics and clinical data were analysed in R-studio software (v.1.2.5001). Results: Kussmaul breathing (49.97%) was the commonest presentation. Infection (39.46%) and poor compliance due to inadvertent omission of insulin therapy (50%) were the commonest precipitating factors. Mild, moderate and severe dehydration was present in 44.74%, 39.47% and 15.79% respectively. Forty-five percent patients had moderate while 34.21% and 21.05% had mild and severe DKA respectively. Seventy-five percent and 52% patients were below 3rd percentile for height and weight respectively. High number of patients had past history of viral infections, were diagnosed in winter, belonged to 2nd or 3rd birth order and from lower middle class. Patients with poor compliance to insulin belonged to lower middle (40%), upper lower (53.33%) and lower class (6.67%). Conclusions: DKA can be diagnosed early by identifying dehydration, Kussmaul breathing, polyuria and altered sensorium. Infection and poor compliance due to omission of insulin therapy were the commonest and preventable precipitating factor for DKA. Poor compliance to insulin can be attributed to lower socioeconomic class. Awareness among physicians concerning clinical profile of DKA is crucial.