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Newborn Assessment - APGAR Score

Assessment of newborn vital signs following labor via a 10-point scale evaluated
Newborn Assessment ... signs following ... develop long-term neurologic ... #Diagnosis #Peds ... #Pediatrics #APGAR
Kernig's Sign in Meningitis

Kernig's sign is present if the patient, in the supine position with the
Kernig's Sign in ... Meningitis Kernig's sign ... Prakash #Kernigs #Sign ... #Meningitis #Clinical ... #Peds #neurology
Clinical features of shock from dehydration in an infant

Decreased level of consciousness 
Sunken fontanelle 
Dry mucous
Clinical features ... capillary refill time Pale ... #PhysicalExam #Signs ... #Dehydration #Peds ... #Pediatrics
Radial Head Elbow Fracture with displaced Fat Pads
Intra-Articular Fracture of the Elbow with displaced fat pads
more specific and ... called the “Sail sign ... Devpriyo Pal @drdevrad ... Fracture #trauma #clinical ... #radiology #msk
CRIES is a 10-point scale, using a physiologic basis similar to APGAR: Crying; Requires increased oxygen
Increased vital signs ... in the ED, the clinician ... #Diagnosis #Peds ... #Pediatrics #PainScale ... PostOperative #Assessment
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
starting with a rapid assessment ... bag-valve mask ... continuous vital sign ... The focus is on ... Management #Emergency #Neurology
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Pediatric Elbow ... (sail sign) is ... the radial head and ... Xrays #Radiology #peds ... #Pediatrics #clinical
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
syndrome - Myotonic dystrophy ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... immunologic assay - MuSK ... diagnosis #management #neurology
VSD on Newborn POCUS Echocardiogram (A4C)
Term newborn presents with irritability and increased work of breathing. Bedside
VSD on Newborn POCUS ... signs of fluid ... septal #defect #POCUS ... Echocardiogram #pediatrics ... #clinical #cardiology
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... If plethoric or pale ... are observed for signs ... #Examination #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis