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Causes of Respiratory Distress in the Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Premature Newborn
 - Normal CXR:
Causes of Respiratory ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Syndrome (RDS)* ... Syndrome (RDS)* ... #Causes #Peds #
In ARDS, we know that the lungs are so diffusely injured that the remaining total area
In ARDS, we know ... is likely the best ... of Ventilator-Induced ... #foamed #criticalcare ... #treatment #respiratory
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
proximal weakness, arms ... Penicillamine induced ... Bedside: ice pack test ... /Edrophonium test ... immunosuppressants - Meds
Amiodarone Induced Lung Toxicity Summary

Who?
• 5% of patients
• Dose ≥ 400 mg per day

How?  Possible
starting amiodarone treatment ... organizing pneumonia, ARDS ... acute respiratory distress ... syndrome) is rare ... macrophages Treatment
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
for Refeeding Syndrome ... Insulin and Ketoacid-induced ... #differential #algorithm ... #criticalcare # ... foamed
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
Newborn Infant - ... assessment, is best ... pressure in the arms ... #Newborn #Infant ... #Examination #Peds