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Causes of Depressed / Lethargic Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Maternal Related:
 • Drugs (Ex. SSRI)
 •
- Differential ... Malformation • TORCH Infection ... Aspiration • Sepsis ... • Anemia • Shock ... Algorithm #Causes #Peds
Causes of Respiratory Distress in the Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Premature Newborn
 - Normal CXR:
- Differential ... Amniotic Fluid - Infectious ... : • Sepsis ... #Differential # ... Algorithm #Causes #Peds
Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS)
•	Non-specific (infections vs non-infectious)
•	≥2 of the following:
o	Temp >38°C or <36°C
o	HR >90 bpm
o	RR
vs non-infectious ... Septic Shock • ... >2 mmol/L Management ... control (drain abscesses ... #sirs #shock #lactate
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Inflammatory: infectious ... (sepsis) or not ... anaphylaxis, toxins/meds ... Classification #diagnosis #management ... #criticalcare #differential
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Inflammatory: infectious ... (sepsis) or not ... anaphylaxis, toxins/meds ... Classification #diagnosis #management ... #criticalcare #differential
Intraoperative Sepsis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Severe sepsis (hypotension persisting after initial fluid challenge of
≥ 4mmol.l-1 if infection ... cause) or septic shock ... central and arterial access ... Discuss ongoing management ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Assess for high ... Marfans, EDS ... Pulse deficit/differential ... deficit • Shock ... Dissection #diagnosis #management
Pediatrics Sepsis Screening
SIGNS OF INFECTION?
 • Fever (>38C)
 • Hypothermia (<36C)
 • Cough/chest pain/respiratory distress
 •
Screening SIGNS OF INFECTION ... Other signs of infection ... Indwelling vascular access ... /SEPTIC SHOCK ... Screening #Pediatrics #peds
Causes of Hypotonic Infant (Floppy Newborn) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Central Nervous System - Decreased LOC, Axial
Infant (Floppy Newborn ... ) - Differential ... Hemorrhage • CNS Infection ... Hematoma • Abscess ... Algorithm #Causes #Peds
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Preeclampsia, Eclampsia, Infection ... /Sepsis/Shock, Autoimmune ... Reversible course Differential ... Diagnosis: • Infection ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management