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Causes of Depressed / Lethargic Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Maternal Related:
 • Drugs (Ex. SSRI)
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Causes of Depressed ... Lethargic Newborn - Differential ... Congenital Heart Defect ... • Anemia • Shock ... Algorithm #Causes #Peds
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Marfans, EDS ... for: • Pulse deficit ... /differential BP ... • Focal neuro deficit ... • Shock Treatment
Causes of Cyanosis in the Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Peripheral Only:
 • Poor Perfusion
 • Acrocyanosis
Hemoglobinopathy:
the Newborn - Differential ... Atrial Septal Defect ... Arch • Aortic ... Cyanosis #Newborn #Differential ... Algorithm #Causes #Peds
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification

Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Hemorrhagic 
   • Trauma
Shock - Differential ... • Ruptured aortic ... a.k.a. neurogenic shock ... Cardiogenic (Decreased ... #Differential #
Approach to the Hypotensive Patient - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hypotension

Blood Pressure = Heart Rate x
Hypotensive Patient - Differential ... arrhythmia Decreased ... regurgitation • Aortic ... regurgitation • Aortic ... #hypotensive #differential
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
hypoxia due to decreased ... vs. somnolent/depressed ... - Decreased SVR ... anaphylaxis, toxins/meds ... #criticalcare #differential
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
hypoxia due to decreased ... vs. somnolent/depressed ... - Decreased SVR ... anaphylaxis, toxins/meds ... #criticalcare #differential
Undifferentiated critical congenital heart disease: Patterns of Presentation 
Pink baby:
 • Presents at 1-6 mo
VSD, AV canal defect ... < 1 month • Decreased ... interrupted arch, aortic ... #presentation #Differential ... Blue #Gray #Baby #Peds
Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
/V/diaphoresis Aortic ... murmur, Pulse deficit ... , Focal neuro deficit ... trauma - PEX: Decreased ... Management #Algorithm #differential
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... < 30 years • Aorta ... claudication, pulse deficits ... Arteritis): • Aorta ... impairment, neurologic deficits