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Causes of Unprovoked Pediatric Seizures -  Epilepsy Syndromes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Infantile:
 • Benign
of Unprovoked Pediatric ... - Differential ... Focal Epilepsy of Infancy ... • West Syndrome ... Algorithm #Causes #Peds
Causes of Pediatric Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Infantile:
 • Benign Focal Epilepsy of Infancy
 • West
Causes of Pediatric ... Seizures - Differential ... • West Syndrome ... Algorithm #Causes #Peds ... #Pediatrics
Preterm Infant Complications - Differential Diagnosis
Respiratory:
 • Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn (TTN)
 • Respiratory Distress
- Differential ... • Respiratory Distress ... Syndrome (RDS) ... Diagnosis #Causes #Peds ... #Pediatrics
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome ... Polydipsia - Beer ... Stress, Nausea, ... , CNS Disease, Meds ... Algorithm #diagnosis #nephrology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
life-threatening Differential ... Bedside: ice pack test ... /Edrophonium test ... failure - Can be ... immunosuppressants - Meds
Croup Diagnosis and Management Pearls
Common childhood illness, usually viral and self limiting. Characterised by a seal-like
by respiratory distress ... This can usually be ... Treatment: Single ... Diagnosis #Management #pediatrics ... #peds
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
Newborn Infant - ... assessment, is best ... of respiratory distress ... #Examination #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
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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• Spinal cord infarct ... • Provocative Tests ... absent anal wink test ... axial T1 and T2 Treatment ... #differential #