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THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD PATHWAY

RED FLAGS - In all cases there are specific
markers which
FLAGS - In all cases ... severe disease and ... cell disease Rheumatology ... Pathway #Child #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
transfusion • Thrombocytopenia ... Treat primary cause ... #Coagulation #diagnosis ... #causes #treatment ... #management #hematology
Pediatric Concussions

Concussion is 
common after 
minor head 
Injuries 

Only 10% will 
report a loss of 
consciousness
Pediatric Concussions ... movements may also cause ... Young children and ... #Peds #PatientInfo ... #Diagnosis #Management
Causes of Purpura or Easy Bruising in Children

Platelet count reduced, i.e. thrombocytopenia
 - Increased platelet destruction
Causes of Purpura ... Meningococcal and ... Purpura #Bruising #Causes ... #peds #pediatrics ... #diagnosis #differential
Kawasaki Disease (KD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Kawasaki Disease (KD) is the most common vasculitis of
Disease (KD) - Diagnosis ... and Management ... , Cough • +/-Nausea ... KD #vasculitis #rheumatology ... #pediatrics #diagnossi
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
and Management ... normal in mild cases ... Chronic Management ... Avoid meds that ... #hematology
Assessment of the Child with Eczema
Distribution of atopic eczema - The distribution of eczema tends to
Causes of exacerbation ... - What causes exacerbation ... its management? ... #primarycare #peds ... #pediatrics #diagnosis
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)

What?
CVID: Immunodeficiency disorder with hypogammaglobulinemia -> increased infection risk secondary to impaired B-cell
late adulthood • Diagnosis ... specifically immune thrombocytopenia ... M panel Management ... DDX - Other causes ... #diagnosis #management
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

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

What?
• Aplastic anemia
infections/fevers • Thrombocytopenia ... petechiae Causes ... megakaryocytes and ... Anemia #oncology #hematology ... #diagnosis #management
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
Causes purpura & ... severe thrombocytopenia ... TRALI): Leading cause ... #Transfusions #diagnosis ... #management #hematology