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Pediatric Concussions

Concussion is 
common after 
minor head 
Injuries 

Only 10% will 
report a loss of 
consciousness
Pediatric Concussions ... Rapid shaking ... movements may also cause ... concussion Concussion ... #Pediatric #Peds
Assessment of the Child with Chronic Asthma
Are there other allergic disorders?
 - Allergic rhinitis
 - Eczema,
Assessment of the Child ... with Chronic Asthma ... Other causes should ... Assessment #diagnosis #peds ... #pediatrics #primarycare
Causes of Failure to Thrive - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Adequate Calorie Consumption
 - Increased Losses:
Causes of Failure ... Failure • Chronic ... Illness: • Chronic ... Disturbed Parent-Child ... #Peds #Pediatrics
THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD PATHWAY

RED FLAGS - In all cases there are specific
markers which
NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD ... FLAGS - In all cases ... splenomegaly, abnormal neurology ... Algorithm #Pathway #Child ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Inhaled Foreign Body Management

Abdominal thrusts using the Heimlich 
manoeuvre in older children to expel an inhaled
The child can standing ... as they may cause ... Heimlich #Maneuver #Choking ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
hypophonia, fatiguable chewing ... inhibition - Chronic ... Myasthenia Crises ... immunosuppressants - Meds ... diagnosis #management #neurology