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Coarctation of the Aorta 

Preductal Coarctation:
Narrowing is proximal to ductus arteriosus Life-threatening if severe; seen in
seen in Turner's syndrome ... Appears when ductus closes ... Most common in adults ... Postductal #Congenital #Diagnosis ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Causes of Hypotonic Infant (Floppy Newborn) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Central Nervous System - Decreased LOC, Axial
Causes of Hypotonic ... Infant (Floppy ... Other Congenital Syndromes ... Atrophy • Trauma ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Syndrome caused ... in young adults ... • Diagnosis: ... H/O antecedent trauma ... #Emergencies #diagnosis
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
Newborn Infant - ... When the diagnosis ... coarctation of the aorta ... #Examination #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
caused by uncontrolled ... to find in an adult ... Onset: Usually in infancy ... - Common in: Adults ... (often termed MAS-HLH