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Causes of Pediatric Wheezing - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
CXR Abnormal:
 • Pulmonary Sequestration
 • Congenital Adenoid Cystic
Causes of Pediatric ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Fibrosis Wheeze With Feeding ... Reflux • H-Type Esophageal ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Esophageal Variceal ... acquired/vasoactive meds ... Controversies Regarding ... ScopingSundays #Esophageal ... Summary #Endoscopy #diagnosis
Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Upper GI Bleed - Management ... Consult GI ± EGD Causes ... Disease • Variceal Bleeding ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
Stool Cultures - Indications in Diarrhea
Patient Categories to Order Stool Cultures On:
 • Persisting 1 week
illness (diarrhea leading ... Few infectious causes ... #Indications #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
Syncope - Cerebral hypoperfusion leading to transient lsos of consciousness causing alck of postural tone with
hypoperfusion leading ... Differential Diagnosis ... • Non-syncopal cause ... 20%) • Unclear cause ... #management
Ketosis Disorders
Ketone bodies are a normal metabolic energy source. Excessive unregulated production of ketones, often accompanied
development of re-feeding ... insulin deficiency, leading ... Glucosuria causes ... #differential #diagnosis ... #management #endocrinology
Assessment of the Child with Chronic Asthma
Are there other allergic disorders?
 - Allergic rhinitis
 - Eczema,
Other causes should ... Allergic rhinitis needing ... Asthma #Assessment #diagnosis ... #peds #pediatrics
Evidence for Treatment of Acute Esophageal Variceal Bleeding
 • Octreotide (PMID: 11870374) - Endoscopic banding +
Treatment of Acute Esophageal ... role in acute esophageal ... from the ulcer caused ... #varices #management ... ebm #evidence #gastroenterology
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
and Management ... normal in mild cases ... Chronic Management ... Avoid meds that ... #Management #treatment
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
- Differential Diagnosis ... Framework Symptom | Diagnosis ... the underlying cause ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Management #gastroenterology