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Causes of Respiratory Distress in the Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Premature Newborn
 - Normal CXR:
the Newborn - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Narcosis - Abnormal ... #Causes #Peds # ... Pediatrics
THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD PATHWAY

RED FLAGS - In all cases there are specific
markers which
splenomegaly, abnormal ... neurology, back pain Haematology ... involvement Sepsis ... Pathway #Child #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Tests - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Drugs, Infection, Sepsis ... LFTs #Elevated #Abnormal ... #hepatology #LiverFunctionTests
Causes of Pediatric Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Infantile:
 • Benign Focal Epilepsy of Infancy
 • West
Causes of Pediatric ... Seizures - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Sturge-Weber Syndrome Neonates ... #Causes #Peds #
Elevated Liver Enzymes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Severe ALT > 15x ULN
 • Viral
 • Drugs/Toxins
 •
Liver Enzymes - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... disease US — Normal ... Drugs • TPN • Sepsis ... Others #LFTs #Hepatology
Approach to the Sick Neonate (<1 month age)
1) Bring to Warmer, Call for Help
2) Apply Monitors
Diagnosis - THE ... Metabolism S - Sepsis ... #pediatrics #neonatal ... #differential # ... diagnosis #peds
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
initiation • Differential ... Diagnosis: Infection ... (sepsis), PE, DAH ... 500 mg QD until normal ... #management #hematology
Helpful Clinical Features in Evaluating Bleeding Disorders
Age of onset
 • Neonate - in 20% of haemophilias,
Age of onset • Neonate ... occurs in the neonatal ... Disorders #History #peds ... #pediatrics #diagnosis ... #hematology #primarycare
Pyogenic liver abscess in children
Common bacterial causes in children:
 • S.aureus
 • Strep spp
 • Enteric
liver #abscess #pediatrics ... #children #peds ... #differential # ... diagnosis #hepatology
Causes of Purpura or Easy Bruising in Children

Platelet count reduced, i.e. thrombocytopenia
 - Increased platelet destruction
- Alloimmune neonatal ... Platelet count normal ... Bruising #Causes #peds ... #pediatrics #diagnosis ... #differential #