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The Febrile Child - some diagnostic clues to evaluating the febrile child.

#Febrile #Fever #Evaluation #Assessment #Signs
some diagnostic clues ... Evaluation #Assessment #Signs ... PhysicalExam #Diagnosis #Peds ... #Pediatrics
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Causes of Peripheral ... and Central Vertigo ... CENTRAL VERTIGO ... varying neurologic signs ... #Vertigo #Causes
Inhaled Foreign Body Management

Abdominal thrusts using the Heimlich 
manoeuvre in older children to expel an inhaled
Abdominal thrusts using ... as they may cause ... Maneuver #Choking #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Airway
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
The term "Muscular dystrophy" refers to a group of inherited progressive muscle disorders.
non-inflammatory with no central ... defects in the gene coding ... brain. 1 in 3 cases ... Diagnosis #Features #Signs
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... Central cyanosis ... are observed for signs ... #Examination #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Neonatal Resuscitation - Airway and Breathing
Airway
 • Opened by placing the infants's head in a neutral
e) • Head in neutral ... Consider using two-person ... airway control ... Breathing #Management #peds ... #pediatrics
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
and haemorrhage control ... fontanelle • Sign ... mastoid (Battle sign ... Injury #trama #pediatrics ... #peds
Neonatal Resuscitation - Preparation and Overview
Preparation:
 - All health professionals dealing with newborn infants should be
- If chest not moving ... -person airway control ... When the chest is moving ... #Preparation #peds ... #management #pediatrics