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Clinical Wisdom

Propranolol Clinical PearlsExpert Tips & Parent Guide

Propranolol pearls for pediatric cardiology and dermatology teams.

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Essential Clinical Pearls

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Illness protocol

Instruct caregivers to hold doses and call for vomiting, poor intake, or respiratory illness in infants.

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Vitals monitoring

Check heart rate and blood pressure at initiation, dose changes, and routine follow-up.

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Taper plan

Plan a gradual taper over 1-2 weeks when discontinuing to avoid rebound tachycardia.