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Kernig's Sign in Meningitis

Kernig's sign is present if the patient, in the supine position with the
this video, the infant ... cries as the knee ... Clinical #Video #PhysicalExam ... #Pediatrics #Peds ... #neurology
CRIES is a 10-point scale, using a physiologic basis similar to APGAR: Crying; Requires increased oxygen
Increased vital signs ... normal range for age ... #Diagnosis #Peds ... #Pediatrics #PainScale ... PostOperative #Assessment
Standardized Physical Abuse Guideline
<6 months of age
 • Social work consult
 • Skeletal survey
 • Head
<6 months of age ... • Troponin for infants ... 80, signs of chest ... Guidelines #Workup #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Causes of Apparent Life Threatening Event (ALTE) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Congenital Heart Disease
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Disturbances Neurologic ... Breath-holding spell (age-dependent ... Breathing • Apnea of Infancy ... Algorithm #Causes #Peds ... #Pediatrics
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
Birthweight, gestational age ... always needs urgent assessment ... #PhysicalExam # ... Examination #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
Infants ≤6 months ... dL, anemia for age ... , elevation of ALT ... clinical and lab signs ... #Diagnosis #Peds