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Pyogenic liver abscess in children
Common bacterial causes in children:
 • S.aureus
 • Strep spp
 • Enteric
bacterial causes ... ) • Traumatic injury ... with concurrent injury ... #peds #differential ... #diagnosis #hepatology
Pediatric Concussions

Concussion is 
common after 
minor head 
Injuries 

Only 10% will 
report a loss of 
consciousness
movements may also cause ... lifetime Young children ... The maiority of children ... Concussion #Pediatric #Peds ... PatientInfo #Diagnosis #Management
Inhaled Foreign Body Management

Abdominal thrusts using the Heimlich 
manoeuvre in older children to expel an inhaled
Inhaled Foreign Body Management ... manoeuvre in older children ... as they may cause ... intra-abdominal injury ... Maneuver #Choking #Peds
Alcoholic Hepatitis - Management Algorithm
Assess Eligibility for Treatment:
 - Maddrey Discriminant Function ≥ (or possibly MELD
Alcoholic Hepatitis - Management ... exclude other causes ... - Acute kidney injury ... Alcoholic #Hepatitis #Management ... #Algorithm #hepatology