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Clinical features of shock from dehydration in an infant

Decreased level of consciousness 
Sunken fontanelle 
Dry mucous
of shock from dehydration ... in an infant Decreased ... #PhysicalExam #Signs ... #Symptoms #Shock ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Practical Pediatric Viral Rash Algorithm

Child presenting with rash and current/ recent symptoms of viral illness but
Pediatric Viral Rash Algorithm ... current/ recent symptoms ... five days and no signs ... / symptoms of sepsis ... #Pediatrics #Peds
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
PRBC transfusion, Dehydration ... • Symptoms: ... changes, stroke symptoms ... have fever - ACS ... WBC >100k, + lab signs
Causes of Polycythemia (Erythrocytosis) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative - Normal RBC Mass / Decreased Plasma Volume
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Normal RBC Mass / Decreased ... • Diarrhea • Dehydration ... Chronic Chest Symptoms ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Heat Illnesses and Heat Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Heat Cramps:
 • Muscle pain or spasm -
in the heat - Dehydration ... Volume depletion → Decreased ... → Syncope • Signs ... /Symptoms: - Lightheadedness ... sweaty skin - Decreased
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
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
findings: • Symptoms ... and signs below ... Cauda equina- decreased ... response LMN Symptoms ... differential #algorithm
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
purposes of this algorithm ... lack of tapering, decreased ... clinical and lab signs ... #Diagnosis #Peds ... Disease #Incomplete #Algorithm
Psoriatic Arthritis: Complications

 • Ocular - Inflammation of middle layer of the eye (the uvea, which
and unregulated WBCs ... over time can decrease ... pathophysiology #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #Complications
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in the Neonate

WHY CPAP? 
• Maintain airway patency 
• Helps avoid alveoli
compliance • Decreases ... auscultate for signs ... Neonate #Management #ABCs ... #ABCDE #Peds #Pediatrics