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Plain radiography of the abdomen revealed calcification of both adrenal glands. A homozygous mutation in LIPA
abdomen revealed calcification ... confirmed the diagnosis ... and gut, which causes ... #clincial #peds ... #infant #NEJM #
Pulmonary Embolism - Risk Stratification and Prognostication based on scores and clinical features

 • Bova score
score (30-day PE-related ... class (30-day all cause ... prognostication #diagnosis ... stratification #criticalcare
Initial assessment and management of coma in pediatric population.

Airway - is it secure? 
Breathing — is
meningococcal purpuric rash ... Coma #Pediatrics #Peds ... #ABCs #CriticalCare ... #Diagnosis
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
- Differential Diagnosis ... tamponade, Vascular → PE ... findings based on cause ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... table #comparison #criticalcare
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
fires, heating pads ... potential inciting causes ... Haverhill fever caused ... Rash is usually ... #differential #diagnosis
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
anaphylaxis, toxins/meds ... O2 delivery • PE ... Classification #diagnosis ... management #Overview #criticalcare ... #differential #causes
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
anaphylaxis, toxins/meds ... O2 delivery • PE ... Classification #diagnosis ... management #Overview #criticalcare ... #differential #causes
Approach to Undifferentiated Shock - OnePager Summary
Shock occurs when there is inadequate blood flow (CO) &
), RV Failure (PE ... Toxins (CCB, BB, BRASH ... Undifferentiated #Shock #diagnosis ... guyton #curves #criticalcare
Moccasin-variety Tinea Pedis 
70 M chronic scaly feet. Over the years: rash has itched only occasionally;
Moccasin-variety Tinea Pedis ... Over the years: rash ... Diagnosis? ... dermatophytes cause ... Moccasin tinea pedis
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
Sedation Scale (RASS ... it should not cause ... dissociative drug, it causes ... Delirium #PAD #ICU #CriticalCare ... #diagnosis #management