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Preterm Infant Complications - Differential Diagnosis
Respiratory:
 • Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn (TTN)
 • Respiratory Distress
- Differential Diagnosis ... Tachypnea of the Newborn ... Enterocolitis (NEC) Neurologic ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Causes #Peds #
Infantile Spasms 
Associated with Tuberous Sclerosis 
1) Flexor spasms: Sudden flexion of neck, trunk, arms, and
of the legs Clinical ... Developmental delay Diagnosis ... EEG pattern Management ... Infantile #Spasms #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

This primitive reflex found in newborn babies that normally vanishes around 4
reflex found in newborn ... opposite side flex ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #Neurology ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Moro Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam

The Moro reflex is obtained by holding the baby’s head and
Moro Reflex on Newborn ... the arms held in flexion ... #Moro #Reflex #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Clinical ... #Video #Neurology
Galant Reflex on Physical Exam

The Galant reflex is present at birth and remains until the 2nd
pulled up and flexion ... persistent in cases ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #Neurology ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Causes of Neuromuscular Weakness
 • Spinal Cord: Demyelinating Disease (MS), Epidural abscess, Infarction, Syringomyelia, Tetanus, Transverse
Causes of Neuromuscular ... heavy metals), Critical ... Shellfish poisoning, Meds ... #differential #diagnosis ... #neurology
Grasp Primitive Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 

Placement of the examiner’s finger in the palm of
Primitive Reflex on Newborn ... the foot will cause ... flexion and grasping ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #peds #pediatrics
Admitting in the ICU - Checklist
VITALS: If bad, stop and go see the patient immediately; you
esp in work-up/management ... miss MDR bugs) MEDS ... overdose of home meds ... Pearls #Checklist #diagnosis ... #workup #criticalcare
Tone - Hand Position on Physical Exam

A newborn baby’s hand is held in a fisted position
Physical Exam A newborn ... with the fingers flexed ... hand will often cause ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #peds #pediatrics
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
death Common Clinical ... anaphylaxis, toxins/meds ... #management #Overview ... #criticalcare # ... differential #causes