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Refeeding Syndrome Overview

What Is It?
	• Electrolyte/fluid shifts caused by initiation of nutrition in severely malnourished patient.
Electrolyte/fluid shifts caused ... changes and may cause ... • Slow initial feeding ... initiation of feeding ... cause of death
Causes of Pediatric Wheezing - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
CXR Abnormal:
 • Pulmonary Sequestration
 • Congenital Adenoid Cystic
Causes of Pediatric ... Fibrosis Wheeze With Feeding ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Childhood Immunization Schedule: Why we immunize
 • Diphtheria Toxin -> URT inflammation causes pseudomembrane with hardened
lethargy, poor feeding ... Maternal viremia causes ... vessel collapse leading ... > Inflammation causes ... abnormal vaginal bleeding
Ketosis Disorders
Ketone bodies are a normal metabolic energy source. Excessive unregulated production of ketones, often accompanied
development of re-feeding ... ketoacidosis (DKA) - caused ... insulin deficiency, leading ... Glucosuria causes
Weight Gain / Obesity  - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased Expenditure:
 • Sedentary Lifestyle
 • Smoking Cessation
Hormones • Tube Feeding ... endocrinology #causes
Pyloric Stenosis
 • Most common b/w 2 wks - 2 months 
 • Projectile, non-bilious vomiting
immediately after feeding ... hungry in between feedings ... Pyloric stenosis can cause ... resuscitate before sending
Laryngomalacia on Laryngoscopy

Laryngomalacia is a flaccidity of an area of ​​the throat (supraglottic larynx) that causes
supraglottic larynx) that causes ... , oxygenate or feeding
21-Hydroxylase Deficiency (21-OHD): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Autosomal recessive mutation in CYP21A2 coding for the enzyme 21-OHase
enzyme 21-OHase causes ... • Early: decr feeding
What is the difference between Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19?
Both COVID-19 and flu can have varying degrees
Similarities: Fever or feeling ... Flu viruses can cause
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
• Most common cause ... • Large volume feeding ... Clindamycin in case ... #differential #causes