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Causes of Pediatric Wheezing - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
CXR Abnormal:
 • Pulmonary Sequestration
 • Congenital Adenoid Cystic
Causes of Pediatric ... Wheezing - Differential ... : • Asthma* Positive ... Aspiration • GE Reflux ... Vascular Compression Syndrome
Lazarus Reflex on Physical Exam

The Lazarus sign is a reflex movement observed in brain-dead or brainstem
Physical Exam ... The Lazarus sign ... resembling the position ... reported in some cases ... #braindead
Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
such as reflex ... carotid sinus syndrome ... syncope (ruling out differential ... and performing a physical ... orthostatic vital sign
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
Pain (Otalgia) - Differential ... - Ramsay Hunt syndrome ... Unintended weight loss Physical ... Exam: • Traction ... examination • Oral exam
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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- Emergency Causes ... Diastematomyelia Physical ... Exam: • Inspection ... #differential # ... diagnosis #causes
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... • Locked-in syndrome ... previous gaze position ... • Examine for signs ... Casey Albin MD @
Floppy Baby Syndrome
 • Infantile Botulism
 • Acute Flaccid Myelitis
 • Guillain Barre
 • Neonatal Myasthenia
LMN signs - Assess ... tone, resistance, reflexes ... • +/- other physical ... exam findings to ... #pediatrics #differential
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
Palpitations - Differential ... medical history • Physical ... exam • 12-lead ... Esophageal spasm • Reflux ... Palpitations #Cardiology #Differential
Tone - Hand Position on Physical Exam

A newborn baby’s hand is held in a fisted position
Tone - Hand Position ... on Physical Exam ... hand will often cause ... fisted hand is a sign ... #video #peds #pediatrics