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Hypotension / Shock Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic:
 • Poor oral intake
 • Hemorrhage
 • Renal loss
 •
Hypotension / Shock ... Hemorrhage • Renal ... Anaphylaxis • Adrenal ... • Neurogenic shock ... #causes
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
Secondary Causes ... multi-drug resistance) Renal ... • Bilateral RAS ... • Unilateral RAS ... Metabolic Causes
Occult Causes of Non-Response to Vasopressors

vital disclaimer: the cognitive response to hypotension should not be reaching
Occult Causes of ... cognitive response to hypotension ... primary therapy for hypotension ... anaphylaxis - adrenal ... shock #Diagnosis
Causes of Depressed / Lethargic Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Maternal Related:
 • Drugs (Ex. SSRI)
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Causes of Depressed ... • Gestational Hypertension ... • Anemia • Shock ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Causes of Secondary ... Hypertension - ... Testing Common causes ... #Secondary #Hypertension ... Screening #Workup #table
Approach to the Hypotensive Patient - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hypotension

Blood Pressure = Heart Rate x
Framework for Hypotension ... • Adrenal insufficiency ... Anaphylaxis • Adrenal ... Neurogenic #Hypotension ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... with previously stable ... eg, presence of renal ... Renal parenchymal ... #Workup #causes
Initial assessment and management of coma in pediatric population.

Airway - is it secure? 
Breathing — is
Circulation - treat shock ... meningococcal purpuric rash ... Bradycardia and hypertension ... Coma #Pediatrics #Peds
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
the setting of hypotension ... status • CV: hypotension ... depressed) • Renal ... anaphylaxis, toxins/meds ... #differential #causes
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
the setting of hypotension ... status • CV: hypotension ... depressed) • Renal ... anaphylaxis, toxins/meds ... #differential #causes