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Toxic Shock Syndrome

Toxic Shock Syndrome

Caring for the child in shock is challenging! Vascular access has to be attained. Fluids have to be given quickly and Vasopressors may need to be started early! Certainly, the airway must be evaluated and, occasionally, secured. All of this…

Kawasaki Disease Shock Syndrome

Kawasaki Disease Shock Syndrome

Evaluating and managing the child in SHOCK is certainly challenging. Identifying it (ex, Cap Refill, Shock Index, Lactate level) is challenging. Treating it is also challenging (see, Epi over Dopa). The challenge of determining the cause, though, should not be…