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Bleeding disorders in children

#Bleeding #Disorders #Differential #Hematology #Pediatrics #Peds
Bleeding disorders in children ... Bleeding #Disorders #Differential ... #Hematology #Pediatrics ... #Peds
Pediatric SVT - Management Algorithm
Identify SVT:
 • HR not variable
 • Abrupt rate changes
 • Infants:
Pediatric SVT - ... HR > 220bpm • Children ... - Older children ... Management #Algorithm #peds ... #Pediatric #treatment
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
have no clinical criteria ... echo is positive, treatment ... should be given to children ... #Diagnosis #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Kawasaki
Pyogenic liver abscess in children
Common bacterial causes in children:
 • S.aureus
 • Strep spp
 • Enteric
Hepatic artery (e.g ... liver #abscess #pediatrics ... #children #peds ... #differential # ... diagnosis #hepatology
Croup Diagnosis and Management Pearls
Common childhood illness, usually viral and self limiting. Characterised by a seal-like
Commonly affects children ... Treatment: Single ... dexamethasone - 0.15 mg/kg ... Diagnosis #Management #pediatrics ... #peds
Causes of Purpura or Easy Bruising in Children

Platelet count reduced, i.e. thrombocytopenia
 - Increased platelet destruction
Easy Bruising in Children ... infiltration (e.g ... Bruising #Causes #peds ... #pediatrics #diagnosis ... #differential #