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Causes of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Congenital Anomaly / Disorder:
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Causes of Sudden ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Arrhythmia • Neurologic ... 80% of SUDI • Risk ... #Causes #Peds #
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Hyponatremia is usually caused ... a physiologic approach ... puts patients at risk ... Diagnosis #Treatment #management ... #nephrology #sodium
THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD PATHWAY

RED FLAGS - In all cases there are specific
markers which
RED FLAGS - In all ... cases there are ... splenomegaly, abnormal neurology ... #Limping #NWB #Algorithm ... Pathway #Child #Peds
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
evidence-based framework to approach ... acyclovir in these cases ... empiric acyclovir to all ... HSV PCR would cause ... is proposed: #Management
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
- Causes progressive ... Dysphagia- increased risk ... Multidisciplinary approach ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology ... #diagnosis #management
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
muscles: “myasthenic crises ... Generalized fatigue - ALS ... Myasthenia Crises ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Risk factors 3. ... the underlying cause ... until cause identified ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Diagnosis and Management ... Weakness, cramping, nausea ... only if no clear cause ... sufficient if intact ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology
Peritoneal Dialysis Complications
Peritonitis:
 • Can't miss! 6% of cases result in death
 • Diagnostics:
6% of cases result ... Infections: • Risk ... Swimming, Presence of pets ... constipation • Also ... Complications #nephrology