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Initial assessment and management of coma in pediatric population.

Airway - is it secure? 
Breathing — is
Initial assessment ... and management ... Circulation - treat shock ... meningococcal purpuric rash ... Coma #Pediatrics #Peds
Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS)
Complication of invasive GAS disease characterized by shock & MOF → occurs
Syndrome (STSS) ... GAS in 30% of cases ... erythematous macular rash ... #Syndrome #STSS ... #treatment #management
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Infection/Sepsis/Shock ... the underlying cause ... Seizures: Treat with AEDs ... until cause identified ... #diagnosis #management
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
disequilibrium syndrome ... irrigation • Management ... Kidney stones caused ... • Hypovolemic shock ... #Medications #Table
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
stepwise daily assessment ... Sedation Scale (RASS ... Propofol infusion syndrome ... it should not cause ... CriticalCare #diagnosis #management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
The assessment of ... essentially Cardiogenic Shock ... acute coronary syndrome ... the determined cause ... cardiology #treatment #table
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
exclude other causes ... Pts: cardiogenic shock ... Management during ... Delivery • Stable ... teratogenic GDMT meds