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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 ... or Mottled Skin Hypotension ... #PhysicalExam #Signs ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Hypotension in Anesthesiology - Differential Diagnosis and Management 

Initial checklist: 
 - Verify BP (e.g. surgeon
Hypotension in Anesthesiology ... Check other vital signs ... compression) Initial treatment ... crystalloids) - Decrease ... anaesthetic - Increase
Orthostatic Hypotension Management Algorithm
 • Hypovolemic?  Yes → Resuscitate
 • Volume Overloaded? No → Fludrocortisone
Orthostatic Hypotension ... Management Algorithm ... HUT) position → Decrease ... #Management #Algorithm ... #treatment
Orthostatic Hypotension - Management Algorithm
Positive orthostatic vital signs defined as one of the following (within 3
Orthostatic Hypotension ... - Management Algorithm ... orthostatic vital signs ... #Management #Algorithm ... #Treatment
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Warm Extremities
 - Distributive Shock - Low JVP
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Shock - Normal/Decreased ... Hemorrhage • Dehydration ... Redistribution #Shock #Hypotension ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Rapid Assessment of the Neonate With Sonography (RANS) Scan

Recommended algorithm for RANS scan. 
* Abnormal vital
Recommended algorithm ... Abnormal vital signs ... distress, hypoxia, hypotension ... Sonography #Neonate #Peds
Pediatric SVT - Management Algorithm
Identify SVT:
 • HR not variable
 • Abrupt rate changes
 • Infants:
SVT - Management Algorithm ... Signs of shock or ... tachycardia #Management #Algorithm ... #peds #Pediatric ... #treatment
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Cause - Decreased ... - Gitelman SIGNS ... Muscle weakness • Hypotension ... acidosis - Cl⁻ decrease
Heat Illnesses and Heat Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Heat Cramps:
 • Muscle pain or spasm -
Volume depletion → Decreased ... tone → Postural hypotension ... → Syncope • Signs ... sweaty skin - Decreased ... Tachycardia & hypotension
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
Symptoms and Signs ... common symptoms and signs ... related to the increase ... Treatment • Operable ... • Treatment of