7 results
Newborn Assessment - APGAR Score

Assessment of newborn vital signs following labor via a 10-point scale evaluated
Newborn Assessment ... of newborn vital ... require further evaluation ... #Diagnosis #Peds ... #Assessment
The Febrile Child - some diagnostic clues to evaluating the febrile child.

#Febrile #Fever #Evaluation #Assessment #Signs
Febrile Child - some diagnostic ... clues to evaluating ... #Assessment #Signs ... #Symptoms #PhysicalExam ... #Diagnosis #Peds
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Pathophysiology: Triggering factor (infection,...)→Activation of CD8 T cells (IFN-y) → Excessive activation of macrophages
+ Etiological Assessment ... for etiological assessment ... inhibitors under evaluation ... Nicolas Taar ... #management #treatment
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
is caused by a tear ... Evaluation: 1. ... Marfans, EDS ... Aortic #Dissection #diagnosis ... #management #vascular
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
Newborn Infant - ... always needs urgent assessment ... requires further evaluation ... #PhysicalExam # ... Examination #Peds
Evaluation of a child with a first urinary tract infection.

Why important? 
 - Up to half
Evaluation of a ... Tract #Infection #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Assessment ... #Diagnosis #Mangaement
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... echo in the last year ... medical and surgical management ... perioperative #Risk #Evaluation ... stratification #diagnosis