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Causes of Depressed / Lethargic Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Maternal Related:
 • Drugs (Ex. SSRI)
 •
Causes of Depressed ... Heart Defect Respiratory ... : • Respiratory ... • Anemia • Shock ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Shock Overview ... or dysregulated oxygen ... anaphylaxis, toxins/meds ... diagnosis #management #Overview ... #differential #causes
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Shock Overview ... or dysregulated oxygen ... anaphylaxis, toxins/meds ... diagnosis #management #Overview ... #differential #causes
Childhood Immunization Schedule: Why we immunize
 • Diphtheria Toxin -> URT inflammation causes pseudomembrane with hardened
whoop; respiratory ... & respiratory failure ... rash; symptoms of shock ... Virus -> Attacks respiratory ... #Immunization #peds
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
for Three Common Causes ... of Shock HEMORRHAGIC ... SHOCK • Ensure ... breathing; provide oxygen ... and positive end-expiratory
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Coagulation (DIC) Overview ... dysfunction (19%) • Respiratory ... dysfunction (16%) • Shock ... Treat primary cause ... Coagulation #diagnosis #causes
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Myasthenia Gravis Overview ... Respiratory muscles ... : “myasthenic crises ... Respiratory insufficiency ... immunosuppressants - Meds
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Syndrome (PRES) Overview ... Infection/Sepsis/Shock ... the underlying cause ... Seizures: Treat with AEDs ... until cause identified