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Causes of Respiratory Distress in the Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Premature Newborn
 - Normal CXR:
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Premature ... Syndrome (RDS)* ... Syndrome (RDS)* ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Causes of Depressed / Lethargic Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Maternal Related:
 • Drugs (Ex. SSRI)
 •
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Maternal ... • Respiratory Distress ... Syndrome • Birth ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Preterm Infant Complications - Differential Diagnosis
Respiratory:
 • Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn (TTN)
 • Respiratory Distress
- Differential Diagnosis ... Tachypnea of the Newborn ... • Respiratory Distress ... Syndrome (RDS) ... #Causes #Peds #
Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ACTH-Dependent (Secondary):
 • Pituitary Dysfunction
 • Hypothalamic Dysfunction
ACTH-Independent (Primary):
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm ACTH-Dependent ... Polyglandular Autoimmune Syndrome ... Staph Aureus, Strep ... #endocrinology
In ARDS, we know that the lungs are so diffusely injured that the remaining total area
In ARDS, we know ... is likely the best ... pathophysiology #diagnosis ... #foamed #criticalcare ... #treatment #respiratory
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
proximal weakness, arms ... myasthenia Diagnosis ... Bedside: ice pack test ... /Edrophonium test ... Myasthenia #Gravis #diagnosis
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
which all carry treatment ... for Refeeding Syndrome ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... #treatment #criticalcare
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
Newborn Infant - ... When the diagnosis ... assessment, is best ... #Newborn #Infant ... #Examination #Peds
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... test is indicated ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... ACEi/ARBs - Hold ... stratification #diagnosis