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Causes of Unprovoked Pediatric Seizures -  Epilepsy Syndromes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Infantile:
 • Benign
Causes of Unprovoked ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Focal Epilepsy of Infancy ... • West Syndrome ... #Causes #Peds #
Causes of Pediatric Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Infantile:
 • Benign Focal Epilepsy of Infancy
 • West
Causes of Pediatric ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • West Syndrome ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Peds #
Causes of Respiratory Distress in the Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Premature Newborn
 - Normal CXR:
Causes of Respiratory ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Syndrome (RDS)* ... Syndrome (RDS)* ... #Causes #Peds #
Preterm Infant Complications - Differential Diagnosis
Respiratory:
 • Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn (TTN)
 • Respiratory Distress
Preterm Infant Complications ... • Respiratory Distress ... Syndrome (RDS) ... Differential #Diagnosis #Causes ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
proximal weakness, arms ... Bedside: ice pack test ... /Edrophonium test ... Myasthenia Crises ... immunosuppressants - Meds
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
Newborn Infant - ... assessment, is best ... intra-abdominal masses ... pressure in the arms ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
- Hair Shafts Intact ... , Loose anagen syndrome ... Physical Examination ... disease • Pull test ... Initial Laboratory Tests
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
 •
- Emergency Causes ... • Spinal cord infarct ... Neurovascular Examination ... • Provocative Tests ... axial T1 and T2 Treatment
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Weakness, cramping, nausea ... Medications: K+, ACEi/ARBs ... Cortisol+ACTH stim test ... only if no clear cause ... sufficient if intact