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Rapid Assessment of the Neonate With Sonography (RANS) Scan

Recommended algorithm for RANS scan. 
* Abnormal vital
Rapid Assessment ... Recommended algorithm ... * Abnormal vital ... signs include bradycardia ... #Peds #Pediatrics
NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Algorithm 

#Neonatal #NRP #Resuscitation #Algorithm #Algorithm #Ddxof #Management #Peds #Assessment #Pediatrics
NRP Neonatal Resuscitation ... Neonatal #NRP #Resuscitation ... #Algorithm #Algorithm ... Ddxof #Management #Peds ... #Assessment #Pediatrics
Pediatric Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Stridor:
 • Croup
 • Foreign Body
 • Tracheitis
 • Epiglottitis
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Pediatric Dyspnea ... Foreign Body Decreased ... Pneumothorax Normal ... #Causes #Peds # ... Pediatrics
CRIES is a 10-point scale, using a physiologic basis similar to APGAR: Crying; Requires increased oxygen
Increased vital signs ... baseline” with normal ... #Diagnosis #Peds ... #Pediatrics #PainScale ... PostOperative #Assessment
Assessment of diabetic control:
 - Any episodes of hypoglycaemia, diabetic ketoacidosis, hospital admission? 
 - Is
Assessment of diabetic ... Interference with normal ... - HbA1c results ... primarycare #DM1 #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Assessment
Scarf Sign (Normal) on Physical Exam

The scarf sign is used to assess developmental age and muscle
Scarf Sign (Normal ... muscle tone in neonates ... hypotonia #hypotonic #peds ... #pediatrics #tone ... #normal
Causes of Hypotonic Infant (Floppy Newborn) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Central Nervous System - Decreased LOC, Axial
Nervous System - Decreased ... Axial Weakness, Normal ... Strength, Normal ... #Causes #Peds # ... Pediatrics
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 ... #Pediatrics #Kawasaki
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in the Neonate

WHY CPAP? 
• Maintain airway patency 
• Helps avoid alveoli
Pressure in the Neonate ... compliance • Decreases ... auscultate for signs ... #ABCs #ABCDE #Peds ... #Pediatrics
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... always needs urgent assessment ... are observed for signs ... #Examination #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis