Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

16 day old M presents with lethargy and vomiting, found to be in shock with hyperkalemia, hyponatremia and hypoglycemia.

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Critical Actions:

1. Recognition of shock and initiation of appropriate initial treatment

2. Consideration of broad differential diagnosis of shock in the neonate and treating for CAH

3. Treatment of hyperkalemia, hyponatremia and hypoglycemia