Up to 60% have a diagnosis to be made. Most of diagnosis will be made in the exam.
IT CRIES
Infection
- UTI – low threshold to test even without fever
- Meningitis – irritable, fussy when attempting to console, better when laid down
- Perianal strep/abscess, thrush, diaper rash
Trauma
- NAT – Only 10% of kids rolling by 3 mo, not consistently rolling by 4-6 mo
- Caput vs. Cephalohematoma vs. Subgaleal hemorrhage
Cardiac
- SVT
- CHF
Reflux/Rectal/Reaction to medication
- Reflux – Spitting up after feeds from history
- Rectal – Anal fissures at midline consistent with constipation, fissures off midline concerning for insertional
- Reaction to meds – consider meds baby is taking as well as breast feeding mom is taking
Intussusception
- 6 mo – 36 mo typical age range
- Somnolence due to release of endogenous endorphins
Eyes
- Fluorosceine exam for corneal abrasion
- Consider glaucoma – photophobia, blepharospasm, excess tearing, injection
- Conjunctivitis
Surgical
- Hernias