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Causes of Hypotonic Infant (Floppy Newborn) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Central Nervous System - Decreased LOC, Axial
Causes of Hypotonic ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Nervous System - Decreased ... • Central Core ... #Causes #Peds #
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
• Symptoms and signs ... Cauda equina- decreased ... Causes: 1. ... disorders #diagnosis #neurology ... differential #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 ... bronchitis, and COPD ... #Abnormal #Diagnosis
Do you start Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) on a first time seizure?

SHINE Mnemonic:
 • first seizure occurred
Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs ... neuro-Imaging • abnormal ... Neurologic exam ... • epileptiform abnormalities ... Initiation #start #Algorithm
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
- Reflexes: decreased ... • Bilateral signs ... Sjogren's • CSF: - Abnormal ... • Infectious causes ... diagnosis #management #neurology
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 ... fluid (CSF) is abnormal ... tract, and often causes