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Algorithm for the management of children with nephrotic syndrome and steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS)

#nephrotic #syndrome
Algorithm for the management ... nephrotic syndrome and steroid ... SRNS #algorithm #steroid ... #resistant #nephrology ... #peds #pediatrics
Kernig's Sign in Meningitis

Kernig's sign is present if the patient, in the supine position with the
with the hip and knee ... cannot extend the knee ... Clinical #Video #PhysicalExam ... #Pediatrics #Peds ... #neurology
Pediatric Primitive Reflexes - Maneuver and Ages

Palmar Grasp Reflex
 - Place your fingers into the baby's
Pediatric Primitive ... Ages #Timeline #Pediatrics ... Peds #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #PhysicalExam ... Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics
Brudzinski’s Sign in Meningitis (first described in 19th century by Dr. Josef Brudzinski)

Brudzinski's sign is characterized
flexion of the knees ... is that hip and knee ... In very young (less ... Clinical #Video #PhysicalExam ... #Pediatrics #Peds
Infantile Spasms 
Associated with Tuberous Sclerosis 
1) Flexor spasms: Sudden flexion of neck, trunk, arms, and
trunk, arms, and legs ... of the arms or legs ... EEG pattern Management ... Corticotropin (ACTH) • Steroids ... #Spasms #Peds #Pediatrics
Moro Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam

The Moro reflex is obtained by holding the baby’s head and
examiner suddenly lets ... #Reflex #Peds #Pediatrics ... Clinical #Video #Neurology ... #Normal #PhysicalExam
Galant Reflex on Physical Exam

The Galant reflex is present at birth and remains until the 2nd
persistent in cases of atetoid ... Galant #Reflex #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #Neurology ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Weakness: Starts in legs ... Reflexes: Arms or legs ... ventilation • Steroids ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #neurology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
weakness, arms > legs ... Immunosuppressive Therapies: Steroids ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
flexors of the legs ... not swollen or less ... Treatment: • Steroids ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #differential