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Causes of Respiratory Distress in the Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Premature Newborn
 - Normal CXR:
Causes of Respiratory ... Premature Newborn - Normal ... Syndrome (RDS)* ... Syndrome (RDS)* ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
—20 per min in normal ... Ataxic Breathing ... ) Ataxic breathing ... hyperventilation syndrome—a ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam
Assessment of the Child with Eczema
Distribution of atopic eczema - The distribution of eczema tends to
Distribution of atopic ... condition and its management ... - Is growth normal ... #primarycare #peds ... #pediatrics #diagnosis
Diabetic Ketoacidosis 
Management Priorities
1. Fluids 
2. Insulin 
3. Potassium 
4. Acidosis 
5. Re-establish oral fluids,
Ketoacidosis Management ... Re-establish oral ... Identification and treatment ... an underlying cause ... #Pediatrics #Peds
Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS)
Complication of invasive GAS disease characterized by shock & MOF → occurs
Shock Syndrome ... GAS in 30% of cases ... Treatment Strategy ... #STSS #treatment ... #management #diagnosis
Croup Diagnosis and Management Pearls
Common childhood illness, usually viral and self limiting. Characterised by a seal-like
Diagnosis and Management ... by respiratory distress ... recession, see-saw breathing ... Treatment: Single ... #pediatrics #peds
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
• Difficulty breathing ... and petechiae Causes ... (MDS) (normal or ... aplastic anemia Treatment ... hematology #diagnosis #management
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
Edema in 70% of cases ... disease: symptomatic treatment ... Oral/IV Glucocorticoids ... #Syndrome #dermatology ... #diagnosis #management
Chronic Pancreatitis

Definition: A pathologic fibroinflammatory syndrome of the pancreas in individuals with genetic, environmental, and/or other
fibroinflammatory syndrome ... parenchymal injury or stress ... . 60% of CP cases ... Pancreatitis #diagnosis #management ... gastroenterology #treatment
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
Breathing and chest ... intra-abdominal masses ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam ... #Examination #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis