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Initial assessment and management of coma in pediatric population.

Airway - is it secure? 
Breathing — is
assessment and management ... of coma in pediatric ... Circulation - treat shock ... Assessment #Coma #Pediatrics ... #Peds #ABCs #CriticalCare
Clinical features of shock from dehydration in an infant

Decreased level of consciousness 
Sunken fontanelle 
Dry mucous
Clinical features of shock ... #PhysicalExam #Signs ... #Symptoms #Shock ... #Dehydration #Peds ... #Pediatrics
Pediatric SVT - Management Algorithm
Identify SVT:
 • HR not variable
 • Abrupt rate changes
 • Infants:
Pediatric SVT - ... Management Algorithm ... Signs of shock or ... #Algorithm #peds ... #Pediatric #treatment
PECARN Head CT Decision Aid

The Head CT Choice decision aid was developed in Rochester, Minnesota. Full
observation, and signs ... and symptoms that ... (Figure 2) #Management ... #PatientInfo #Peds ... #Pediatrics #DecisionAid
Management of Serotonin Syndrome
Identify and stop all serotoninergic medications
 • Avoid inadvertent Rx of serotoninergic meds
Management of Serotonin ... serotoninergic meds ... normalize vital signs ... then 2 mg q2h if symptoms ... #treatment #toxicology
21-Hydroxylase Deficiency (21-OHD): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Autosomal recessive mutation in CYP21A2 coding for the enzyme 21-OHase
Signs/Symptoms/Complications ... vomiting • Late (shock ... endocrinology #peds ... #pediatrics
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... Check and maintain ABC ... blood culture and toxicology ... #neurology #pediatrics ... #peds #algorithm
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in the Neonate

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