Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an essential link in the chain of survival for treating cardiac arrest.
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Causes of Syncope
Cardiac causes
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Structural cardiac or cardiopulmonary disease (aortic stenosis, mitral stenosis, pulmonary stenosis, left atrial myxoma, aortic dissection, acute myocardial infarction, cardiac tamponade, pulmonary embolism, obstructive cardiomyopathy)
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Cardiac arrhythmias (tachyarrhythmias, bradyarrhythmias)
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Neurally mediated syncopal syndrome (includes neurocardiogenic or vasovagal syncope, carotid sinus syncope, and situational syncope)
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Orthostatic (or postural) hypotension
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Causes of Bacteraemia and Meningitis in Young Children
Under 1 month old
- Group B streptococcus
- Escherichia coli (and other enteric Gram negative bacilli)
- Listeria monocytogenes
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Neisseria meningitides
- Salmonella spp Continue reading
Definition and Causes of Apparent Life-Threatening Events (ALTE)
Definition of ALTE
By definition, an ALTE refers to a sudden event, often characterized by apnea or other abrupt changes in the child’s behavior. Symptoms of an ALTE include one or more of the following: apnea, change in color or muscle tone, coughing, or gagging.