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Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
between them PEDS ... Anti-epileptic #3 ... management #treatment #algorithm ... #peds #pediatrics ... #neurology
Estimated Medical Radiation Doses for 5 Year-Old Child

3-view ankle	0.0015 mSv	1/14th CXRs
2-view chest	0.02 mSv	1 CXRs
Anteroposterior and lateral
Year-Old Child 3- ... 2-view chest 0.02 ... #PatientInfo #Radiology ... Testing #Study #Peds ... #Pediatrics
Tetralogy of Falot on Chest X-Ray
Tetralogy of Falot comprises four defects -
1. Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
2.
septal defect (VSD) 2. ... obstruction (RVOTO) 3. ... #clinical #radiology ... #peds #pediatrics ... #cardiology #ToF
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
3 minutes, followed ... IV infusion of 3 ... #Management #neurology ... #pediatrics #peds ... #algorithm
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Pediatric Elbow ... always abnormal 3. ... Injuries #Xrays #Radiology ... #peds #Pediatrics ... #clinical
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... Risk factors 3. ... Vascular narrowing on MRA ... 3 mEq/L • Seizures ... : Treat with AEDs
How much radiation is used in paediatric radiology examinations compared to other exposures?

Estimated dose - Days
radiology examinations ... 1 day Head CT 2 ... #PatientInfo #Radiology ... Imaging #ChestXRay #CXR ... Testing #Study #Peds
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
system activity, 2. ... oxide synthesis, 3. ... • Negative for ischemic ... changes CXR: ... differential #diagnosis #cardiology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
exertion/training - Seizures ... Dermatomyositis Clinical ... ) • AKI: BUN/Cr ... perfusion → renal ischemia ... obstruction 3.
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
history of: a) Ischemic ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Change in clinical ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... one post op Cardiology