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Pediatric Constipation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Dietary/Functional
 • lnsufficient Volume / Bulk
Neurologic
 • Hirschsprung's Disease
 • Imperforate
Pediatric Constipation ... Dietary/Functional ... Volume / Bulk Neurologic ... Atresia Dietary/Functional ... #Causes #Peds
Causes of Pediatric Constipation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Dietary / Functional:
 • Insufficient Volume / Bulk
Neurologic:
 •
Causes of Pediatric Constipation ... Dietary / Functional ... Volume / Bulk Neurologic ... Fibrosis Dietary/Functional ... #Causes #Peds #
Hepatorenal Syndrome Diagnosis
 • ↑ in serum Cr of ≥ 0.3mg/dL above baseline
1 HRS —Two fold ... 2 HRS — Rise is ... improve renal function ... #nephrology #criteria ... #types
Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased kidney function (eGFR < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2)
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Decreased kidney function ... hyperplasia • Constipation ... KidneyDisease #Nephrology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Definition: • Functional ... • Tubular function ... (formerly Type ... Type 2): • Gradual ... Syndrome #Hepatology #Nephrology
Types of Urinary Diversion Procedures
Ileal Conduit:
 • Technically simpler, fewer complications, and well understood. No bladder
Types of Urinary ... operative sexual function ... Diversion #Procedures #Types ... #Comparison #Management ... #Urology #Neobladder
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Risk Stratify Type ... What is the type
Opioid Use Disorder Medications - Pharmacokinetics

Buprenorphine is a partial mu-opioid receptor agonist with low intrinsic activity,
thus effectively functions ... mechanism of action has ... depression and constipation ... pharmacology studies and has ... Pharmacokinetics #Comparison
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Consider CBC, renal function ... seizure #Management #neurology ... #pediatrics #peds ... #algorithm
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Tests for All Types ... antibody testing has ... • Hepatitis B serology ... including liver function ... Hepatitis B and C serology