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Causes of Depressed / Lethargic Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Maternal Related:
 • Drugs (Ex. SSRI)
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Lethargic Newborn - Differential ... • Gestational Hypertension ... Aspiration • Sepsis ... • Anemia • Shock ... Algorithm #Causes #Peds
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
- Workup and Differential ... disorders including hypokalemia ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... #Workup #causes ... #Differential #
The Liver Consult Primer - Guide to calling a consult
HPI:
 - Start with reason for consult
liver disease work ... liver biopsy Meds ... - Outpatient meds ... - Episodes of hypotension ... , shock, sepsis,
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
the setting of hypotension ... status • CV: hypotension ... Inflammatory: infectious (sepsis ... anaphylaxis, toxins/meds ... #criticalcare #differential
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
the setting of hypotension ... status • CV: hypotension ... Inflammatory: infectious (sepsis ... anaphylaxis, toxins/meds ... #criticalcare #differential
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Eclampsia, Infection/Sepsis ... /Shock, Autoimmune ... Blood transfusion, Hypercalcemia ... Reversible course Differential ... Seizures: Treat with AEDs
Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Type A: Impaired O2 Delivery (DO2)
 • Decreased O2 Delivery: Hypotension
Lactic Acidosis - Differential ... Decreased O2 Delivery: Hypotension ... Cardiogenic & Septic Shock ... Beta-Agonists, ↑ work ... Malaria, Late Sepsis