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Algorithm for the differentiation between simple and complex febrile seizures. Guidelines for evaluation of each. #Diagnosis
Algorithm for the ... complex febrile seizures ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #EM #Neuro #Peds ... #Algorithm #Workup
Causes of Provoked Pediatric Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - "DIMS" Mnemonic
Drugs:
 • Drug overdose
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- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hyperglycemia • Hypocalcemia ... • Hyponatremia ... #Causes #Peds #
Differential Diagnosis and Evaluation of Hyponatremia:
1) Identification of onset (acute vs. chronic)
2) Presence of symptoms (HA,
Differential Diagnosis ... nausea, confusion, seizures ... renal disease), drug ... history #Diagnosis #EM ... #Algorithm #Ddxof
Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Causes of Seizures ... - Differential ... , Recreational drugs ... Hyperglycemia, Hyponatremia ... Hypomagnesemia, Hypocalcemia
Causes of Secondary / Provoked Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Febrile
Infection
 • Sepsis
 • Encephalitis
 • Meningitis
Metabolic
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hyperglycemia • Hypocalcemia ... • Hyponatremia ... Uremia • Alcohol/drug
Causes of Pediatric Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Infantile:
 • Benign Focal Epilepsy of Infancy
 • West
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hyperglycemia • Hypocalcemia ... • Hyponatremia ... #Causes #Peds #
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Framework and Management ... exertion/training - Seizures ... - Toxins - Drugs ... Hyperuricemia • Hyponatremia
Approach to the Sick Neonate (<1 month age)
1) Bring to Warmer, Call for Help
2) Apply Monitors
Start Empiric Management ... 7) Do Work Up Differential ... Heart (SVT, CHD), Hypovolemia ... - Toxins S - Seizures ... #diagnosis #peds