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Newborn Assessment - APGAR Score

Assessment of newborn vital signs following labor via a 10-point scale evaluated
- APGAR Score ... vital signs following ... Apgar scores < 7 ... develop long-term neurologic ... #Diagnosis #Peds
APGAR Score for Newborn Assessment

Apgar score is based on Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, and Respiration. 

#APGAR
APGAR Score for ... Apgar score is ... #APGAR #Score #Newborns ... #Assessment #Diagnosis ... #Peds #Pediatrics
The APGAR scoring system is a comprehensive screening tool which should be used to assess newborns
The APGAR scoring ... #Diagnosis #Peds ... #Pediatrics #APGAR ... #Score #Newborns ... #Assessment
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
Evaluation of suspected incomplete ... is considered positive ... If echo is positive ... clinical and lab signs ... #Diagnosis #Peds
CRIES is a 10-point scale, using a physiologic basis similar to APGAR: Crying; Requires increased oxygen
basis similar to APGAR ... Increased vital signs ... #Diagnosis #Peds ... PostOperative #Assessment
Incomplete spinal cord syndromes (ISCS)
 • Central - Small Lesion - Suspended sensory deficit, classic cape
Incomplete spinal ... sensory ataxia with positive ... Romberg sign, variable ... spinalcord #syndromes #diagnosis ... #neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... previous gaze position ... • Examine for signs ... UnResponsiveness (FOUR Score ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Peritoneal Dialysis Complications
Peritonitis:
 • Can't miss! 6% of cases result in death
 • Diagnostics:
result in death • Diagnostics ... 50% pMNs. 3) positive ... Swimming, Presence of pets ... Outflow Failure • Incomplete ... Complications #nephrology