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Pediatric Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Stridor:
 • Croup
 • Foreign Body
 • Tracheitis
 • Epiglottitis
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Pediatric Dyspnea ... Body • Pleural Effusion ... Ketoacidosis • Pulmonary ... #Causes #Peds # ... Pediatrics
Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
between them PEDS ... Lorazepam 0.1 mg/kg IV ... Anti-epileptic #3 → Infusion ... management #treatment #algorithm ... #peds #pediatrics
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Pediatric Elbow ... A visible posterior ... Not all joint effusions ... An effusion often ... Xrays #Radiology #peds
Causes of Cyanosis in the Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Peripheral Only:
 • Poor Perfusion
 • Acrocyanosis
Hemoglobinopathy:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Only: • Poor Perfusion ... Total Anomalous Pulmonary ... #Causes #Peds # ... Pediatrics
American College of Critical Care Medicine algorithm for time-sensitive, goal-directed stepwise management of hemodynamic support in
Care Medicine algorithm ... emergency department. 2) ... maintain normal perfusion ... #CriticalCare #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Sepsis
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
mg) slowly over 2- ... mg) slowly over 2- ... max: 8 mg) over 2- ... Management #neurology #pediatrics ... #peds #algorithm
Patients with CHD are exceptionally sensitive to the effects of bronchiolitis on their volume status
Four principles
heart to improve pulmonary ... push q1-2 minutes ... is 10mcg/ml). 2. ... #Management #Peds ... #Pediatrics #CHD
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
recommendations 2. ... regurgitation, pericardial effusion ... LAD or RCA of 2– ... #Diagnosis #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Kawasaki
Fontan Procedure Schematic
A Fontan is done in most children (approximately 90%) who effectively have a single
venous return 2) ... heart, direct IVC ... and IVC into the ... congenital #Cardiology #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Pathophysiology
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
50mcg bolus -> infusion ... for 2-5 days) ... Ceftriaxone Igm IV ... acquired/vasoactive meds ... diagnosis #management #algorithm