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An Algorithm for the Evaluation of Toxidromes

#Toxicology #Toxidromes #algorithm #differential #diagnosis #signs #symptoms
An Algorithm for ... Toxidromes #Toxicology ... #Toxidromes #algorithm ... #differential #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Practical Pediatric Viral Rash Algorithm

Child presenting with rash and current/ recent symptoms of viral illness but
Pediatric Viral Rash Algorithm ... current/ recent symptoms ... and no signs/ symptoms ... #Pediatrics #Peds ... #Diagnosis
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Symptoms are non-specific:
 - Headache 90%
 - Nausea/vomiting 50%
 - Vertigo 50%
 - Altered
Monoxide Poisoning Symptoms ... affected (inc pets ... Outdoors improves symptoms ... Monoxide #Poisoning #Toxicology ... #diagnosis #management
Causes of Depressed / Lethargic Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Maternal Related:
 • Drugs (Ex. SSRI)
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Maternal ... Congenital: • Birth Injury ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Osteosarcoma 
Most common primary malignant bone tumor in children 
Most Common Sites of Involvement:
1. Distal femur
frequently begins after injury ... • Systemic symptoms ... #Osteosarcoma #Diagnosis ... Features #Oncology #Peds
Causes of Acute Pediatric Cough - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Fever, No Tachypnea
 - Normal Chest Auscultation
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm No Fever ... Bronchitis - No URTI Symptoms ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Causes of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Congenital Anomaly / Disorder:
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Congenital ... Gastrointestinal infection Injury ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Diagnosis and Management of Idiosyncratic Drug-induced Liver Injury (DILI)

DILI Types:
 • Intrinsic - predictable, dose dependent
Diagnosis and Management ... dose dependent injury ... ongoing ↑ LFTs or symptoms ... #differential #Diagnosis ... gastroenterology #algorithm
Metformin Associated Lactic Acidosis (MALA) 

Pathophysiology of MALA
 - Metformin interferes with the activity of the
anaerobic metabolism Diagnosis ... and acute kidney injury ... also includes symptoms ... LacticAcidosis #Toxicity #Toxicology ... #Diagnosis #Management
Causes of Apparent Life Threatening Event (ALTE) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Congenital Heart Disease
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Cardiac ... Choking Spell Injury ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Peds #Pediatrics