Multiprofessional Critical Care Review: Pediatric 2024 (MCCRCP24ON)-Board Questions: Endocrine, Sedation, Renal

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The video transcript covers a medical Q&A session focusing on pediatric intensive care scenarios and corresponding board exam preparation. Various critical care cases are presented, discussing correct diagnoses, interventions, and test-taking strategies. Key presented cases include:<br /><br />1. <strong>Sedation for an Intubated Asthmatic Child</strong>: Ketamine is chosen over other agents due to its bronchodilatory and analgesic properties.<br />   <br />2. <strong>Sedation in a Post-Operative Cardiac Patient</strong>: Dexmedetomidine is selected for its sedative and analgesic effects, despite some nuanced debate.<br /><br />3. <strong>ARDS and Multi-Organ Failure Management in a Septic Patient</strong>: Cisatracurium is preferred for managing neuromuscular blockade due to the patient's compromised liver and renal functions.<br /><br />4. <strong>Diagnosis and Intervention in Pediatric Endocrine and Metabolic Crises</strong>: Emphasizes the need for recognizing conditions like adrenal insufficiency and hyperosmolar therapy for DKA-induced cerebral edema.<br /><br />5. <strong>Abdominal Compartment Syndrome</strong>: The immediate intervention of abdominal paracentesis was stressed as critical over mere supportive measures such as mechanical ventilation.<br /><br />6. <strong>Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) and Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome (HUS) Diagnosis</strong>: ADAMTS-13 activity testing is key for differentiating TTP from other conditions.<br /><br />The session also delves into specific medical conditions like pheochromocytoma, and discusses appropriate steps, focusing on the critical need for immediate and correct medical action in acute pediatric settings. The discussion blends real-world practice with exam preparation, ensuring participants understand the rationale behind choosing particular interventions.

Keywords

pediatric intensive care

board exam preparation

critical care cases

sedation

ARDS management

endocrine crises

abdominal compartment syndrome

thrombotic microangiopathy

exam strategies

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