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Causes of Provoked Pediatric Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - "DIMS" Mnemonic
Drugs:
 • Drug overdose
 •
Causes of Provoked ... Pediatric Seizures ... • Sepsis • Meningitis ... #Causes #Peds # ... Pediatrics
Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Causes of Seizures ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Toxic: Alcohol, Medication ... • Infectious: Meningitis ... #Causes #neurology
Causes of Pediatric Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Infantile:
 • Benign Focal Epilepsy of Infancy
 • West
Causes of Pediatric ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Sepsis • Meningitis ... #Causes #Peds # ... Pediatrics
Causes of Apparent Life Threatening Event (ALTE) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Congenital Heart Disease
 •
Causes of Apparent ... Neurologic: • Seizure ... Gastroesophageal Reflux ... #Causes #Peds # ... Pediatrics
Pediatric Vomiting - Gastrointestinal and Systemic Causes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hepatobiliary:
 • Acute Hepatitis
 • Acute
Pediatric Vomiting ... Gastroesophageal Reflux ... Hemorrhage • Meningitis ... #Causes #Peds # ... Pediatrics
Brudzinski’s Sign in Meningitis (first described in 19th century by Dr. Josef Brudzinski)

Brudzinski's sign is characterized
Brudzinski’s Sign in Meningitis ... Passive neck flexion causes ... an involuntary reflex ... Clinical #Video #PhysicalExam ... #Pediatrics #Peds
Galant Reflex on Physical Exam

The Galant reflex is present at birth and remains until the 2nd
Galant Reflex on ... persistent in cases ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video #Neurology ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Differential Diagnosis: New-Onset Seizure in the Elderly

STRUCTURAL:
 • Stroke/TIA, Subdural hematoma, mass
 • Traumatic Brain Injury
INFECTIOUS: • Meningitis ... withdrawal • Medication ... cardiovascular causes ... #Elderly #Neurology ... #Geriatrics
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Stabilization Phase (Seizure ... Alternative medications ... #Management #neurology ... #pediatrics #peds ... #algorithm
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
a late sign of meningitis ... This reflex is not ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam ... #Examination #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis