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Causes of Provoked Pediatric Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - "DIMS" Mnemonic
Drugs:
 • Drug overdose
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Causes of Provoked ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypocalcemia • Hyponatremia ... • Sturge-Weber Syndrome ... #Causes #Peds #
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
for each of the components ... of the algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Pediatrics #Peds ... Infant #StepByStep #Algorithm
Pediatric UTI Algorithm (2-24 months of age)

Risk stratify with UTI Calc: 
 - Age months
Pediatric UTI Algorithm ... months of age) Risk ... Emergency Medicine Cases ... #Diagnosis #Management ... UrinaryTractInfection #Peds
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
Hyponatremia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... treat underlying cause ... cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome ... , CNS Disease, Meds
Causes of Pediatric Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Infantile:
 • Benign Focal Epilepsy of Infancy
 • West
Causes of Pediatric ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypocalcemia • Hyponatremia ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Peds #
Causes of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Congenital Anomaly / Disorder:
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Causes of Sudden ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Sudden Infant Death Syndrome ... 80% of SUDI • Risk ... #Causes #Peds #
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
is usually caused ... the underlying cause ... puts patients at risk ... demyelination syndrome ... Diagnosis #Treatment #management
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Diagnosis and Management ... Algorithm Lifestyle ... • Secondary Causes ... Endocrinopathies (Cushing Syndrome ... #algorithm #DM2
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Key Components: ... physical exam - Key components ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... medical and surgical management
Management of Hyponatremia
Hypertonic Saline - Only indicated if patient has severe symptoms + Na < 125
Give
Management of Hyponatremia ... doses) • Target rise ... SIADH — look for cause ... hourly • Identify Cause ... #Management #algorithm