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Pediatric Causes of Abdominal Pain

Surgical:
 - Acute appendicitis 
 - Intestinal obstruction including intussusception 
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Pediatric Causes ... of Abdominal Pain ... : - Upper respiratory ... Pain #Pediatrics #Causes ... Differential #Diagnosis #Peds
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Symptoms are non-specific:
 - Headache 90%
 - Nausea/vomiting 50%
 - Vertigo 50%
 - Altered
Headache 90% - Nausea ... affected (inc pets ... Treatment: 100% oxygen ... Toxicology #diagnosis #management
Inhaled Foreign Body Management

Abdominal thrusts using the Heimlich 
manoeuvre in older children to expel an inhaled
Inhaled Foreign Body Management ... Abdominal thrusts ... as they may cause ... Maneuver #Choking #Peds ... #ForeignBody #Management
Neonatal Resuscitation - Airway and Breathing
Airway
 • Opened by placing the infants's head in a neutral
2-3 seconds at inspiratory ... continue with peak inspiratory ... , use air/oxygen ... Airway #Breathing #Management ... #peds #pediatrics
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Orthopedic Emergencies ... • Initial Management ... Syndrome • Syndrome caused ... - Hyperbaric oxygen ... Hypovolemic Shock #Orthopedics
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Respiratory muscles ... : “myasthenic crises ... Respiratory insufficiency ... immunosuppressants - Meds ... Gravis #diagnosis #management
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Clinical Management ... for Three Common Causes ... breathing; provide oxygen ... and positive end-expiratory ... #Shock #Management
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
or dysregulated oxygen ... anaphylaxis, toxins/meds ... Classification #diagnosis #management ... #differential #causes
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
or dysregulated oxygen ... anaphylaxis, toxins/meds ... Classification #diagnosis #management ... #differential #causes
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
observed for signs of respiratory ... Any intra-abdominal ... masses, which are ... #Examination #Peds