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Rapid Assessment of the Neonate With Sonography (RANS) Scan

Recommended algorithm for RANS scan. 
* Abnormal vital
Assessment of the Neonate ... Recommended algorithm ... * Abnormal vital ... signs include bradycardia ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Bronchiolitis Management

When to admit: 
- Any history of apnoea 
- Persistant sats < 92% 
- Inadequate
fluid intake (<50% normal ... ) Signs of severe ... recession - Marked head-bobbing ... Management #diagnosis #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Admission
Pediatric Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Stridor:
 • Croup
 • Foreign Body
 • Tracheitis
 • Epiglottitis
 •
Pediatric Dyspnea ... Foreign Body Decreased ... Pneumothorax Normal ... #Causes #Peds # ... Pediatrics
Causes of Pediatric Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Infantile:
 • Benign Focal Epilepsy of Infancy
 • West
Causes of Pediatric ... Structural: • Head ... Sturge-Weber Syndrome Neonates ... #Causes #Peds # ... Pediatrics
CRIES is a 10-point scale, using a physiologic basis similar to APGAR: Crying; Requires increased oxygen
Increased vital signs ... baseline” with normal ... #Diagnosis #Peds ... #Pediatrics #PainScale ... #Neonatal #CRIES
Scarf Sign (Normal) on Physical Exam

The scarf sign is used to assess developmental age and muscle
Scarf Sign (Normal ... muscle tone in neonates ... hypotonia #hypotonic #peds ... #pediatrics #tone ... #normal
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Pediatric Elbow ... fat pad (sail sign ... of the radial head ... Xrays #Radiology #peds ... #Pediatrics #clinical
Causes of Hypotonic Infant (Floppy Newborn) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Central Nervous System - Decreased LOC, Axial
Nervous System - Decreased ... Axial Weakness, Normal ... Strength, Normal ... #Causes #Peds # ... Pediatrics
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
Algorithm for Management ... Amnesia >5 min • Abnormal ... fontanelle • Sign ... trama #pediatrics ... #peds
Neonatal Resuscitation - Preparation and Overview
Preparation:
 - All health professionals dealing with newborn infants should be
Neonatal Resuscitation ... Leave the head exposed ... - Recheck head ... #Preparation #peds ... #management #pediatrics