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Pediatric ECG Interpretation Guide

1) Rate Calculation
2) Rhythm
3) QRS Axis
4) P Wave
5) ST Segment
6) QTc
7) QRS Complex
8)
Pediatric ECG Interpretation ... Guide 1) Rate ... Calculation 2) ... Rhythm 3) QRS ... #peds #cardiology
Approach to Neonatal Jaundice

Causes of pathologic hyperbilirubinemia can be classified as due to (1) increased bilirubin
classified as due to (1) ... , hepatic) or (3) ... #Diagnosis #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Neonatal ... #Jaundice #Algorithm
Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
Benzo Dose 1 ... Anti-epileptic #3 ... #treatment #algorithm ... #peds #pediatrics ... #neurology
Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm
Drugs that prolong QT interval:
 • Class 1a (quinidine,
Algorithm Drugs ... flecainide) • Class 3 ... Syndrome Electrolyte ... • Adult load: 2- ... : 0.1-1 mcg/min
Approach to the Sick Neonate (<1 month age)
1) Bring to Warmer, Call for Help
2) Apply Monitors
Call for Help 2) ... Monitors & Do Vitals 3) ... Start Empiric Management ... 7) Do Work Up Differential ... #pediatrics #neonatal
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Diagnosis and Management ... • Prevalence: 1- ... 3 times than men ... antibody that works ... #treatment #neurology
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
Cardiac, pulmonary etc ... localized) 1. ... leukodystrophies 2. ... Infectious: Leprosy 3. ... dystrophies Work
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
weakness in: 1. ... loss of smile 3. ... Findings: 1. ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... Obtain EKG if: ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... one post op Cardiology ... medical and surgical management
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
PRES Diagnosis: 1. ... Risk factors 3. ... : Treat with AEDs ... #diagnosis #management ... #neurology