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Causes of Depressed / Lethargic Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Maternal Related:
 • Drugs (Ex. SSRI)
 •
Causes of Depressed ... Congenital: • Birth ... Congenital Heart Defect ... Distress Syndrome • Birth ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
This chart shows the percentiles of length (height) for girls from birth to 36 months.
How to
percentiles of length ... from birth to 36 ... shows that at birth ... #Females #Birth ... #Infant #Length
This chart shows the patterns of height (length) and weight for children from birth to 36
patterns of height (length ... children from birth ... curved lines shows length ... 95% of girls are ... Weight #Height #Length
Black and Bloody Stools - Melena and Hematochezia
Melena - Refers to passage of black, tarry (sticky
Black and Bloody ... blood during the birth ... result from other causes ... hemorrhage may also cause ... #Differential #Causes
Tetralogy of Falot on Chest X-Ray
Tetralogy of Falot comprises four defects -
1. Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
2.
comprises four defects ... Ventricular septal defect ... develops after birth ... boot shaped heart caused
Causes of Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis
Inadequate water intake:
 • Lack of access to water
Extrarenal hypotonic fluid
Causes of Hypernatremia ... water intake: • Lack ... concentrating defect ... Differential #Diagnosis #Causes
Causes of Back Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Always assess for red flags. If no red flags,
Causes of Back Pain ... use, neuromotor deficits ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
June is recognized as International #Scoliosis Awareness month with the goal of public education, early detection
define a definite cause ... scoliosis include #birth ... #defects, age-related ... ⚕️The disorder affects ... prevent long-term #back
#Cobb #Cob #angle 
June is recognized as International #Scoliosis Awareness month with the goal of public
define a definite cause ... scoliosis include #birth ... #defects, age-related ... ⚕️The disorder affects ... prevent long-term #back
THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD PATHWAY

RED FLAGS - In all cases there are specific
markers which
FLAGS - In all cases ... abnormal neurology, back ... Rheumatology - Leg length