6 results
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
44 per min in infants ... has a number of ... punctuated by frequent sighs ... Occasional sighs ... narrowed airways increase
Hemoglobin A1c (glycated hemoglobin) reflects the average blood glucose concentration over the course of the RBC
shown by levels of HbA1c ... correlated with 35-76% decrease ... illnesses and intact ... the lifespan of RBCs ... the lifespan of RBCs
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in the Neonate

WHY CPAP? 
• Maintain airway patency 
• Helps avoid alveoli
compliance • Decreases ... Improves work of breathing ... auscultate for signs ... Neonate #Management #ABCs ... #ABCDE #Peds #Pediatrics
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
Infants ≤6 months ... purposes of this algorithm ... lack of tapering, decreased ... clinical and lab signs ... #Diagnosis #Peds
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
Algorithm for Management ... cervical spine • Breathing ... fontanelle • Sign ... mastoid (Battle sign ... trama #pediatrics #peds
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
dependent DM ACS ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... are needed: • HgbA1c ... or death (CARP, DECREASE