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Causes of Cyanosis in the Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Peripheral Only:
 • Poor Perfusion
 • Acrocyanosis
Hemoglobinopathy:
Causes of Cyanosis ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Arch • Aortic ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Peds #
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
is caused by a ... Assess for high ... Marfans, EDS ... for: • Pulse deficit ... • Focal neuro deficit
Tetralogy of Falot on Chest X-Ray
Tetralogy of Falot comprises four defects -
1. Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
2.
comprises four defects ... Overriding aorta ... boot shaped heart caused ... associated with Brain Abscess ... clinical #radiology #peds
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
/ hypoxemia -> focus ... assessment - assess ... B3: Hereditary Defects ... myopathies - Defects ... #typea #typeb #classification
Pyogenic liver abscess in children
Common bacterial causes in children:
 • S.aureus
 • Strep spp
 • Enteric
Pyogenic liver abscess ... Common bacterial causes ... infection: • Direct ... from contiguous focus ... pediatrics #children #peds
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... Severe Aortic stenosis ... management for select