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Causes of Cyanosis in the Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Peripheral Only:
 • Poor Perfusion
 • Acrocyanosis
Hemoglobinopathy:
the Newborn - Differential ... Atrial Septal Defect ... Arch • Aortic ... Cyanosis #Newborn #Differential ... Algorithm #Causes #Peds
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Aortic Dissection ... Marfans, EDS ... for: • Pulse deficit ... /differential BP ... • Focal neuro deficit
Tetralogy of Fallot 

1. Right ventricular outflow tract obstruction 

2. Right ventricular hypertrophy 

3. Ventricular septal
Ventricular septal defect ... Overriding aorta ... Tetralogy #Fallot #Peds
Approach to the Hypotensive Patient - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hypotension

Blood Pressure = Heart Rate x
Hypotensive Patient - Differential ... • Vasodilatory meds ... regurgitation • Aortic ... regurgitation • Aortic ... #hypotensive #differential
Visual Field Pathways and Deficits
1 Total blindness of right eye due to complete lesion of right
Field Pathways and Deficits ... lesion of right optic ... Of lower right optic ... VisualField #Pathways #Deficits ... Diagnosis #lesions #differential
Causes of Depressed / Lethargic Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Maternal Related:
 • Drugs (Ex. SSRI)
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Lethargic Newborn - Differential ... Congenital Heart Defect ... Lethargic #Newborn #Differential ... Algorithm #Causes #Peds
Undifferentiated critical congenital heart disease: Patterns of Presentation 
Pink baby:
 • Presents at 1-6 mo
VSD, AV canal defect ... interrupted arch, aortic ... #presentation #Differential ... Blue #Gray #Baby #Peds
Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
/V/diaphoresis Aortic ... murmur, Pulse deficit ... , Focal neuro deficit ... Management #Algorithm #differential
Isocoria - Pupillary Defects - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative Afferent Pupil Defect
 • Optic Neuritis
 • Ischemic
Pupillary Defects - Differential ... Afferent Pupil Defect ... • Optic Neuritis ... • Ischemic Optic ... Pupils #Defects #Differential
Causes of School Difficulties - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Social Skills Deficit and Atypical Behaviour
• Consider Autism Spectrum
Difficulties - Differential ... Social Skills Deficit ... • Oppositional Defiant ... #Difficulties #Differential ... Algorithm #Causes #Peds