Have two newborns in the NICU with hypotonia, one with arthrogryposis.  I thought I had a list for at least hypotonia (like, first line do SMA, myotonic, PWS, if normal do....etc.)

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From: Communication for the Heartland Regional Genetics Group on behalf of Gorski, Jerome L.
Sent: Wed 04-Apr-07 1:16 PM
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Subject: Re: testing algorithm?



Hi Robin,

Your question happens to encompass most of pediatrics and all of
pediatric neurology.  This is probably too complex a question to reduce
to an algorithm.  What's the why behind the question?

Jerry

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From: Communication for the Heartland Regional Genetics Group
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Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 1:04 PM
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Subject: testing algorithm?

Hello -
I used to have a testing algorithm for both newborn hypotonia and
arthrogryposis workup (sort of a decision tree/order of testing chart).
I can't seem to find either - does anyone else have one or know what I
am talking about?

Thanks!
Robin
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