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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
The Chvostek sign (/ˈkvɒstɪk/) is a clinical sign of existing nerve hyperexcitability (tetany) seen in hypocalcemia.It
The Chvostek sign ... hyperventilation, which causes ... decreased serum ... Ca2+ with a normal ... #Hypocalcemia #PhysicalExam
Pediatric Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Stridor:
 • Croup
 • Foreign Body
 • Tracheitis
 • Epiglottitis
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Foreign Body Decreased ... Pneumothorax Normal ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Peds #
Scarf Sign (Normal) on Physical Exam

The scarf sign is used to assess developmental age and muscle
Scarf Sign (Normal ... Exam The scarf sign ... muscle tone in neonates ... #Scarf #Sign #PhysicalExam ... hypotonia #hypotonic #peds
Causes of Hypotonic Infant (Floppy Newborn) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Central Nervous System - Decreased LOC, Axial
Causes of Hypotonic ... Nervous System - Decreased ... Axial Weakness, Normal ... Strength, Normal ... #Causes #Peds #
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
of Breathing Normal ... punctuated by frequent sighs ... Occasional sighs ... narrowed airways increase ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam
Physiologic Skin Changes in Pregnancy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Face
 • Melasma
Abdomen
 • Linea Nigra 
Hormone induced
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... genitalia • Increase ... • Chadwick's sign ... #SkinChanges #normal ... #causes
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
• Symptoms and signs ... injury • Gait is abnormal ... Cauda equina- decreased ... Non-compressive Spinal Cord Causes ... differential #algorithm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
neuroexam - Oral ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... are needed: • HgbA1c ... or death (CARP, DECREASE
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... are observed for signs ... intra-abdominal masses ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam ... #Examination #Peds