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Causes of Apparent Life Threatening Event (ALTE) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Congenital Heart Disease
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Threatening Event (ALTE ... Disturbances Neurologic ... Choking Spell Injury ... Algorithm #Causes #Peds ... #Pediatrics
THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD PATHWAY

RED FLAGS - In all cases there are specific
markers which
looked for in the history ... Non-accidental Injury ... splenomegaly, abnormal neurology ... Pathway #Child #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Helpful Clinical Features in Evaluating Bleeding Disorders
Age of onset
 • Neonate - in 20% of haemophilias,
Age of onset • Neonate ... occurs in the neonatal ... non-accidental injury ... #peds #pediatrics ... #diagnosis #hematology
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
When the diagnosis ... always needs urgent assessment ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam ... #Examination #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis