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Clinical features of shock from dehydration in an infant

Decreased level of consciousness 
Sunken fontanelle 
Dry mucous
Decreased level of consciousness ... #Dehydration #Peds
Pediatric Concussions

Concussion is 
common after 
minor head 
Injuries 

Only 10% will 
report a loss of 
consciousness
report a loss of consciousness ... Concussion #Pediatric #Peds
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
Disability: - consciousness ... Witnessed loss of consciousness ... trama #pediatrics #peds
Westley Croup Severity Score 

Level of consciousness 
  Normal, including sleep = 0
  Disoriented
Score Level of consciousness ... Score #Diagnosis #Peds
Croup Diagnosis and Management Pearls
Common childhood illness, usually viral and self limiting. Characterised by a seal-like
decreased level of consciousness ... Management #pediatrics #peds
PocketPEM - Resus Meds
#Management #Pharm	#Peds #EM	#Resus #Medications #ResusMeds #Resuscitation #PocketCard #PocketPEM
PocketPEM - Resus Meds ... Management #Pharm #Peds
Loss of Consciousness in Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Syncopal causes:
• Orthostatic syncope
• Reflex syncope
• Cardiac arrhythmia
•
Loss of Consciousness ... pseudosyncope #Loss #Consciousness
Causes of Syncope and Transient Loss of Consciousness

#Syncope #Differential #LOC #Causes #Diagnosis
Transient Loss of Consciousness
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm
Presyncope:
 • Feels "faint" or like they are going to "pass out"
 •
Associated with loss of consciousness ... faintness or loss of consciousness
3D-CAM Assessment for Delirium

Feature 1: Acute Change / Fluctuating Course
 • Assessment questions: Self report of
fluctuations in: consciousness ... Altered Level of Consciousness