Causes of Depressed / Lethargic Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Maternal Related:

 • Drugs (Ex. SSRI)

 • Diabetes Mellitus

 • Gestational Hypertension

Congenital:

 • Birth Injury

 • Congenital Malformation

 • TORCH Infection

 • Congenital Heart Defect

Respiratory:

 • Respiratory Distress Syndrome

 • Birth Asphyxia

 • Pneumothorax

 • Meconium Aspiration

 • Sepsis

Other:

 • Anemia

 • Shock

 • Hypothermia

 • Hypoglycemia



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