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Newborn Assessment - APGAR Score

Assessment of newborn vital signs following labor via a 10-point scale evaluated
Newborn Assessment ... Assessment of newborn ... there is increased risk ... #Diagnosis #Peds ... #Newborns #Assessment
Lung Ultrasound for Diagnosing Pneumonia - Scan through 6 zones (3 per side) 1. Midclavicular line
Ultrasound for Diagnosing ... Pneumonia - Scan ... the diaphragm #Diagnosis ... #Peds #EM #PICU ... #Assessment #Technique
CURB-65 Scoring and Risk Stratification for Pneumonia - Admission Assessment

#Diagnosis #Management #Admission #Pneumonia #Risk #Stratification #CURB65
- Admission Assessment ... #Diagnosis # ... Management #Admission ... #Pneumonia #Risk ... Criteria #Severity #Score
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)
Symptoms of PICS:
 - Physical Domain: Generalized weakness, Fatigue, Difficulty walking
 - Cognitive
Care Syndrome (PICS ... ) Symptoms of PICS ... Depression COMMON RISK ... ) - Pain assessment ... #diagnosis #management
The infant with tachypnea or wheeze - Clinical Conditions to Consider
 - Bronchiolitis 
 - Pneumonia
Bronchiolitis - Pneumonia ... viral infections, risk ... Other causes #Diagnosis ... #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Differential #Assessment
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
and Management ... Chronic Management ... Avoid meds that ... ↑ bleeding risk ... though safety assessment
Admitting in the ICU - Checklist
VITALS: If bad, stop and go see the patient immediately; you
esp in work-up/management ... miss MDR bugs) MEDS ... overdose of home meds ... own objective assessment ... Pearls #Checklist #diagnosis
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
Addressing the ICU ... stepwise daily assessment ... Total scores >2 ... #CriticalCare #diagnosis ... #management
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
. >12 inc. risk ... communication with ICU ... team Endoscopic Assessment ... Summary #Endoscopy #diagnosis ... #management #algorithm