Stridor in Children – Diagnostic Algorithm and Treatment
Rule Out Emergent Diagnosis and Causes of Stridor in Children: Epiglottitis, Retropharyngeal Abcsess, Bacterial Tracheitis, Foreign Body Aspiration
Crushing Neonate – Diagnostic Algorithm and Treatment
Always begin with ABCs and decide whether or not to emergently intubate. Begin fluid resuscitation if not in overt CHF and check/correct hypoglycemia. At minimum, these neonates will get a septic work-up including labs, antibiotics and possibly LP, then admission.