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Causes of Pediatric Wheezing - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
CXR Abnormal:
 • Pulmonary Sequestration
 • Congenital Adenoid Cystic
Causes of Pediatric ... Abnormal: • Pulmonary ... Vascular Compression Syndrome ... #Causes #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Pulmonary
Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS)
Absolute Insulin deficit:
 - Type I DM:
Pathophysiology ... Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperglycemic ... Hyperosmolar Syndrome ... #dka #hhs #pathophysiology ... #ketoacidosis #hyperglycemic
Causes of Hypoxemia- Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Ventilation/perfusion Mismatch
 • Airway Disease (Asthma, COPD)
 • Vascular (PE*)
 •
lung disease • Pulmonary ... Septal Defect Pulmonary ... Hypoventilation Syndrome ... Weakness • Pleural Abnormalities ... • Chest Wall Abnormalities
Clinical manifestations of acute liver failure 

Brain: 
Hepatic encephalopathy,  
Cerebral edema,  
Intracranial hypertension,
Hepatorenal syndrome ... Hepatoadrenal syndrome ... Electrolyte abnormalities ... metabolic function, Hypoglycemia ... Hepatopulmonary syndrome
Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
 •
Acute Coronary Syndrome ... Bronchiectasis Pleural Abnormalities ... Masses Chest Wall Abnormalities ... • Neoplasm Pulmonary ... Vessels • Pulmonary
Causes of Depressed / Lethargic Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Maternal Related:
 • Drugs (Ex. SSRI)
 •
Respiratory Distress Syndrome ... Hypothermia • Hypoglycemia ... #Causes #Peds #Pediatrics
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors: Mechanisms and Side Effects
 • Serotonin Syndrome:
   - Autonomic Hyperactivity:
• Serotonin Syndrome ... Neuromuscular Abnormalities ... SSRI Withdrawal Syndrome ... Serotonin #Inhibitors #Pathophysiology
Causes of Pediatric Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Infantile:
 • Benign Focal Epilepsy of Infancy
 • West
Causes of Pediatric ... Infancy • West Syndrome ... • Dravet Syndrome ... Metabolic: • Hypoglycemia ... #Causes #Peds #Pediatrics
Prader-Willi Syndrome: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Maternal uniparental disomy: inheriting 2 copies of maternal chromosome
Prader-Willi Syndrome ... =>Prader-Willi Syndrome ... sleep apnea, cor pulmonale ... #genetics #pathophysiology ... #peds #pediatrics
Causes of Respiratory Distress in the Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Premature Newborn
 - Normal CXR:
Hemorrhage* • Hypoglycemia ... Respiratory Distress Syndrome ... Respiratory Distress Syndrome ... #Causes #Peds #Pediatrics