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Threshold for Initiating Exchange Transfusion by Risk Stratum. Bhutani et al. Pediatrics. 1999.

#Peds #Pediatrics #Diagnosis #Management
Threshold for Initiating ... #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Neonatal #Jaundice ... Neurotoxicity #Thresholds
Assess risk for developing subsequent neurotoxicity.

This will tell you: a) phototherapy or b) exchange transfusion

#Peds #Pediatrics
transfusion #Peds ... Pediatrics #Diagnosis #Management ... #Neonatal #Jaundice ... Neurotoxicity #Thresholds
Risk Stratification for Developing Severe Hyperbilirubinemia. Bhutani et al. Pediatrics. 1999.

In general, babies at low-risk and
#Peds #Pediatrics ... #Management #Neonatal ... #Jaundice #Hyperbilirubinemia ... Nomogram #RiskZones #Thresholds
Ketosis Disorders
Ketone bodies are a normal metabolic energy source. Excessive unregulated production of ketones, often accompanied
Ketosis Disorders ... of re-feeding syndrome ... #ketones #differential ... #diagnosis #management ... #endocrinology
Causes of Purpura or Easy Bruising in Children

Platelet count reduced, i.e. thrombocytopenia
 - Increased platelet destruction
- Alloimmune neonatal ... Congenital - Rare disorders ... bypass Vascular disorders ... Bruising #Causes #peds ... pediatrics #diagnosis #differential
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
an autoimmune disorder ... thyroid, Sjogren syndrome ... life-threatening Differential ... immunosuppressants - Meds ... Gravis #diagnosis #management