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S5 Ep109: Cold Chill-dren! What to do with the Hypothermic Infant

May 8, 2024
Dr. Sriram Ramgopal, a Pediatric Emergency Medicine specialist, discusses diagnosing hypothermic infants for sepsis, challenges in differential diagnosis, and the need for infectious workups. The podcast explores empiric antibiotic therapy, management strategies, and the importance of collaboration in neonatal hypothermia research.
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  • Recognizing hypothermia in infants requires attention to vital signs like bradycardia and perfusion.
  • Distinguishing between well-appearing and unwell infants involves vital sign abnormalities and physical exam findings.

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Identifying Hypothermia in Infants

Recognizing hypothermia in infants, especially in clinical settings, requires paying attention to vital signs like bradycardia, irregular breathing, and degree of perfusion. Concerns for lethargy, apnea, and feeding difficulties, alongside physical exam findings such as sunken fontanelle or dehydration indicators, contribute to assessing the severity.

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