30 results
Pediatric Parasomnias and Nightmares: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Parasomnias - Micro-arousal episodes during SWS ->
Intense activation of
Pediatric Parasomnias ... Parasomnias #Nightmares #Pediatrics ... #Peds #pathophysiology ... #symptoms #pharmacology
Prader-Willi Syndrome: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Maternal uniparental disomy: inheriting 2 copies of maternal chromosome
Syndrome Signs/Symptoms ... fractures • Short ... Syndrome #genetics #pathophysiology ... #peds #pediatrics
OPIOID SWITCHING AND TAPERING.

Long term opioid use results in physical (and potentially psychological) dependence. Opioids should
Opioids should be ... possible by a slow ... avoid withdrawal symptoms ... Opioid withdrawal symptoms ... tapering #switching #pharmacology
Assessment of the Child with Chronic Asthma
Are there other allergic disorders?
 - Allergic rhinitis
 - Eczema,
Other causes should ... Monitor: - Peak flow ... and frequency of symptoms ... diagnosis #peds #pediatrics
Stepwise approach for managing asthma in youths greater than 12 years of age and adults as
the next step if symptoms ... by the use of short-acting ... presence of asthma symptoms ... due to asthma symptoms ... in FEV1 or peak flow
Pott's Disease in Tuberculosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
 - Typically from TB endemic areas
 -
Clinical Signs/Symptoms ... back pain - Symptoms ... decreased reflexes Pathophysiology ... damage - CXR should ... Residency @CMC_IM #Potts
Lower Urinary Tract Infection: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

- Predisposing Factors:  Immunocompromised state, diabetes, elderly, female
elderly, female (short ... outward urine flow ... Signs/Symptoms ... UrinaryTractInfection #LUTI #Pathophysiology ... #Signs #Symptoms
Management of patients with known or suspected malignant pleural effusion (MPE) - An Official ATS/STS/STR Clinical
Predicted very short ... survival” should ... Note: there is a low ... removal of catheter) should ... are any signs/symptoms
Lewy Body Dementia: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Lewy Body Dementia is a sub-category of major or mild
Dementia should ... sensitivity • Low ... LewyBody #Dementia #pathophysiology ... #geriatrics #diagnosis
Childhood Immunization Schedule: Why we immunize
 • Diphtheria Toxin -> URT inflammation causes pseudomembrane with hardened
Tetanus Toxin -> Spores ... hemorrhagic rash; symptoms ... lymph -> Koplik's spots ... Immunization #peds #pediatrics ... #pathophysiology