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Limping Child
#Diagnosis #Peds #Limping #Child #Differential #Algorithm #PEMSource
Limping Child # ... Diagnosis #Peds ... #Limping #Child ... #Differential #Algorithm ... #PEMSource
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Red ... Altered mental status ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #neurology
Migraine without Aura
Diagnostic Criteria (ICHD-3):
A) At least 5 attacks fulfilling criteria B-D:
B) Headache attacks lasting 4-72
without Aura Diagnostic ... eg, walking or climbing ... stairs) D) During ... another ICHD-3 diagnosis ... #criteria #neurology
THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD PATHWAY

RED FLAGS - In all cases there are specific
markers which
THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT ... splenomegaly, abnormal neurology ... #NWB #Algorithm ... Pathway #Child #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
Diagnostic Algorithm ... light-headedness, headache ... - Postictal state ... #Algorithm # ... #management #Neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Diagnosis
Clinical Features:
 • Altered mental status (Either lethargy, confusion, or
Syndrome (PRES) - Diagnosis ... Altered mental status ... Generalized > focal) • Headache ... Immunomodulatory meds ... #Neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
characterized by: • Headache ... Altered mental status ... • Headache ... Seizures: Treat with AEDs ... #management #neurology
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
- Powassan, louping ... Symptoms: • Headache ... Meningitis: • Headache ... Altered mental status ... #neurology #meningitis
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
4 Mets = Climbing ... a flight of stairs ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... stratification #diagnosis