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Hypoxemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm by A-a Gradient

Normal A-a Gradient:
 • ↓ Atmospheric pressure
 • Hypoventilation: CNS
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... ↓Ventilation (↑Shunting ... ), ↓Perfusion (↑ ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #pulmonary #Aa
Step by Step Algorithmic Approach to Pediatric Fever

Age < 21 days old (or 28 days for
Step by Step Algorithmic ... mL CRP mg/L or ANC ... #Pediatrics #Peds ... Management #StepByStep #Algorithm
Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
between them PEDS ... Anti-epileptic #3 → Infusion ... management #treatment #algorithm ... #peds #pediatrics
Pediatric Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Stridor:
 • Croup
 • Foreign Body
 • Tracheitis
 • Epiglottitis
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Body • Pleural Effusion ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Peds #
Priority-based management algorithm for the undifferentiated patient in PEA arrest
PEA (no pulse by manual palp +
Priority-based management algorithm ... Start vasopressor infusion ... Alex Coutin # ... PEA #arrest #algorithm
Causes of Cyanosis in the Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Peripheral Only:
 • Poor Perfusion
 • Acrocyanosis
Hemoglobinopathy:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Only: • Poor Perfusion ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Peds #
Serious Bacterial Illness (SBI):
1) UTI and pyelonephritis
Most common cause of SBI
Accounts for 3-8% of uncharacterized fevers
Female
respiratory distress (grunting ... suggested if: - ANC ... seizure) #Diagnosis #Peds
American College of Critical Care Medicine algorithm for time-sensitive, goal-directed stepwise management of hemodynamic support in
Care Medicine algorithm ... maintain normal perfusion ... #Shock #Algorithm ... #CriticalCare #Peds
Weaning from the Ventilator - Algorithm
Setting up for extubation success
 • Decrease demand — correct metabolic
the Ventilator - Algorithm ... draining pleural effusions ... long lasting pain meds ... Weaning #Ventilator #Algorithm
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Check and maintain ABC ... (max: 1000 mg) infusion ... by continuous infusion ... neurology #pediatrics #peds ... #algorithm