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The Febrile Child - some diagnostic clues to evaluating the febrile child.

#Febrile #Fever #Evaluation #Assessment #Signs
some diagnostic clues ... Evaluation #Assessment #Signs ... #Symptoms #PhysicalExam ... #Diagnosis #Peds
Clinical features of shock from dehydration in an infant

Decreased level of consciousness 
Sunken fontanelle 
Dry mucous
in an infant Decreased ... Extremities #PhysicalExam ... #Signs #Symptoms ... #Dehydration #Peds
STAGES of CHF (A, B, C, D), however, describe the severity of structural abnormalities that impair
of structural abnormalities ... prolong life and decrease ... flare ups that cause ... III and class IV symptoms ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
Abnormalities in ... punctuated by frequent sighs ... Occasional sighs ... narrowed airways increase ... Abnormal #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
findings: • Symptoms ... and signs below ... Cauda equina- decreased ... Non-compressive Spinal Cord Causes ... differential #algorithm
Emergent Causes of Headache and Associated Risk Factors
Carbon monoxide poisoning
 - Breathing in enclosed or confined
Emergent Causes ... with the same symptoms ... debilitation with decreased ... brain or skull abnormalities ... headache #redflags #signs
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
malignant, pediatric cases ... and Signs: 50% ... and signs: • ... • Abnormalities ... related to the increase
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
information about many abnormalities ... is also a late sign ... are observed for signs ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam ... #Examination #Peds
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
pulmonary and renal abnormalities ... purpura: Strong sign ... artery tenderness - decreased ... • Progressive symptoms ... tract, and often causes
Quick Guide: Buprenorphine Initiation Algorithm
Adjunctive meds: 
The following can be prescribed PRN for symptoms of withdrawal
Adjunctive meds ... prescribed PRN for symptoms ... hours PRN w/d symptoms ... q 6 hours PRN nausea ... withdrawal/pain ● Decrease