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Causes of Cyanosis in the Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Peripheral Only:
 • Poor Perfusion
 • Acrocyanosis
Hemoglobinopathy:
Causes of Cyanosis ... in the Newborn ... Shunt: • Patent Ductus ... #Cyanosis #Newborn ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Coarctation of the Aorta 

Preductal Coarctation:
Narrowing is proximal to ductus arteriosus Life-threatening if severe; seen in
Coarctation of the Aorta ... closes Postductal ... #Coarctation #Aorta ... Diagnosis #Peds #Pediatrics ... #aortic
Nucleated red blood cells, aka normoblasts or erythroblasts, were released prematurely from the bone marrow in
marrow in these newborns ... In the fetus/newborn ... the causes of hypoxia ... #Clinical #Path
The infant with tachypnea or wheeze - Clinical Conditions to Consider
 - Bronchiolitis 
 - Pneumonia
tachypnea or wheeze - Clinical ... disorder - Other causes ... Diagnosis #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Differential #Assessment
Ophthalmia Neonatorum (Conjunctivitis of the Newborn) on Physical Exam

In this patient caused by neisseria gonorrhoeae

#Ophthalmia #Neonatorum
Conjunctivitis of the Newborn ... In this patient caused ... Conjunctivitis #Newborn ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #pediatrics
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
workup 1) Clinical ... neuropsychological assessment ... Alzheimer - 1st cause ... Dementia - 2nd cause ... Workup #Diagnosis #Geriatrics
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
Newborn Infant - ... always needs urgent assessment ... coarctation of the aorta ... #Newborn #Infant ... Examination #Peds #Pediatrics
Preterm Infant Complications - Differential Diagnosis
Respiratory:
 • Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn (TTN)
 • Respiratory Distress
Tachypnea of the Newborn ... • Persistent Ductus ... Differential #Diagnosis #Causes ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Tetralogy of Falot on Chest X-Ray
Tetralogy of Falot comprises four defects -
1. Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
2.
Overriding aorta ... boot shaped heart caused ... Chest #XRay #CXR #clinical ... radiology #peds #pediatrics
Syphilis - Clinical Manifestations and Treatment

1) Primary Syphilis
 • Direct lesion contact during sex is responsible
Syphilis - Clinical ... responsible for most cases ... Genitalia, oropharynx, rectum ... ascending thoracic aorta ... and aortic valve