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Lab patterns seen in Inborn Errors of Metabolism

A table of lab values compiled from UpToDate and
Lab patterns seen ... Metabolism A table ... of lab values compiled ... metabolicemergency-pathophysiology-differential-pediatrics-metabolism-algorithm-diagnosis ... #Table #NICU #Genetics
A schema of the pathophysiology of the inborn errors of metabolism, excluding complex storage diseases. Helps
See the lab values ... table for supplemental ... , UpToDate #Pediatrics ... Pathophysiology #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Table #IEM #NICU
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
breath sounds • Rales ... CXR upright or lat ... - Switch to oral ... antibiotics once stable ... shows a small, stable
Severe Mitral Stenosis- The physical examination revealed a right parasternal heave, a loud S1, a midpeaking
0.5 cm2) (see video ... and Panel A; LA ... square meter (normal ... was 14 mm Hg (normal ... see source for video
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Test 1: Baseline AM Cortisol 
 - Beware of major normal value
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Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... Beware of major normal ... value - variation ... incremental increase to assess ... Insufficiency #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Hypotonic Infant (Floppy Newborn) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Central Nervous System - Decreased LOC, Axial
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Axial Weakness, Normal ... Strength, Normal ... Hematoma • Abscess ... #Causes #Peds #Pediatrics
Algorithm for the Management of Ventricular Tachycardia Electrical Storm
ES diagnosed (≥ 3 episodes of VT/ICD therapies
Algorithm for the ... Assess hemodynamic ... cardioversion Stable ... Polymorphic VT • Normal ... #Tachycardia #Algorithm
CRIES is a 10-point scale, using a physiologic basis similar to APGAR: Crying; Requires increased oxygen
1995) CRIES (Table ... baseline” with normal ... the numerical values ... Diagnosis #Peds #Pediatrics
Sternal Intraosseous (IO) Access Placement
I recently posted about the EZ-IO drill and mentioned sternal placement options
Intraosseous (IO) Access ... Well, here's a video ... NOT approved for pediatrics ... draw blood for labs ... Placement #clinical #video
Scarf Sign (Normal) on Physical Exam

The scarf sign is used to assess developmental age and muscle
Scarf Sign (Normal ... sign is used to assess ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... hypotonic #peds #pediatrics ... #tone #normal