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Anatomical Differences Between Pediatric and Adult Airways 
Pediatric airway is... 
• Proportionally smaller larynx 
• Narrowest
and Adult Airways ... Pediatric airway ... proportionally larger • Tongue ... #Adult #Airway ... CriticalCare #Intubation #Diagnosis
Kawasaki Disease

Diagnostic criteria: 5-day fever PLUS four of the following…
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Bilateral conjunctivitis
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Cervical lymph
Kawasaki Disease Diagnostic ... lips/strawberry tongue ... Kawasaki #Disease #Diagnosis ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Haemolacria and Spontaneous Globe Rupture on Physical Exam

One of the most horrendous complications of Dengue hemorrhagic
complications of Dengue ... ocular #clinical #video ... globe #rupture #ophthalmology ... #dengue #hemolacria
Predicting a Difficult Airway
Prior to attempting intubation one should assess the airway. 
3-3-2 rule indicates normal
Predicting a Difficult Airway ... should assess the airway ... sitting up and tongue ... #Difficult #Airway ... Preop #Anesthesia #Diagnosis
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
Modified dengue ... to areas with dengue ... and no apparent focus ... Dengue with warning ... classification #diagnosis
Laryngomalacia on Laryngoscopy

Laryngomalacia is a flaccidity of an area of ​​the throat (supraglottic larynx) that causes
sucked into the airway ... collapses the airway ... the base of the tongue ... bronchoscopy #clinical #video ... otolaryngology #pediatrics
Clinical manifestations of anaphylaxis. 
Neurological (<15%): Dizziness, syncope, seizures, Confusion, impending doom. headache
Angioedema: Lips, tongue, orbit,
Angioedema: Lips, tongue ... syndrome Lungs and airway ... signs #symptoms #diagnosis
Rapid Pediatric Assessment Diagram:
* Assessment of Appearance
  - Tone: Moves spontaneously, resists examination
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Rapid Pediatric ... Appearance - Tone ... Breathing - Airway ... - Cyanosis #Diagnosis
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Dysphagia:Oropharyngeal:
- Characterized by difficulty initiating swallowing and accompanied by choking/coughing, nasopharyngeal
Involved anatomy: Tongue ... epiglottis (occlude airway ... coordinated by medulla #Diagnosis
Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Massive Hemoptysis: >150-300 mL in 24h
Airway disease: 
 • Bronchitis, Bronchiectasis, Malignancy
- Differential Diagnosis ... 300 mL in 24h Airway ... Influenza, Ebola, Dengue ... #Differential #Diagnosis