In this series of videos, Dr. Rahul Patwari reviews the approach to the crashing neonate. Because these cases are often stressful, it is paramount to keep in mind a broad list of potential causes, such as “THE MISFITS” mnemonic:
- T rauma/abuse
- H eart disease
- E ndocrine (CAH, hyperthyroid)
- M etabolic (hypoglycemia, hyponatremia)
- I nborn errors
- S epsis
- F ormula mishaps
- I ntestinal catastrophes
- T oxins (home remedies)
- S eizures
Setting up the case
Approach to the crashing neonate and elaboration of the “THE MISFITS” mnemonic
Focusing specific on a traumatic etiology
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Department of Emergency Medicine
University of California, San Francisco
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Department of Emergency Medicine
University of California, San Francisco
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