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Possible Algorithm for Workup of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
Tier 1 Workup:
 • CBC, comprehensive metabolic
Possible Algorithm ... Consider: CK, ANCA ... cryoglobulin, serum ACE ... Neuroimaging • Echocardiogram ... DrEricStrong #FUO #Algorithm
Pulmonary Renal Syndromes - OnePager Summary
Autoimmune ANCA vasculitis (AAV): GPA (granulomatous with polyangiitis), EGPA (eosinophilic granulomatosis
Summary Autoimmune ANCA ... mononeuritis multiplex WORKUP ... Auto-antibodies: ANCA ... o infection • Echocardiogram ... diagnosis #management #treatment
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
that are poorly formed ... or don’t work properly ... factor (GCSF) treatments ... Workup: • Complete ... marrow studies Treatment
Perhaps quite too often, the knee-jerk reaction to an elevated Troponin is to call our friends
“one size fits all ... #diagnosis #algorithm ... #cardiology #echocardiogram ... #criticalcare #foamed ... #treatment
HEART Score – A Tool For the ED The HEART score is an excellent tool that
Acute Coronary Syndrome ... (ACS) for admission ... for further workup ... and treatment versus ... Diagnosis #Management #Cardiology
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
carry treatment ... hormones that work ... for Refeeding Syndrome ... #differential #algorithm ... #criticalcare #foamed
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
fever: - Fever + ANC ... full infectious work-up ... days → add fungal work-up ... afebrile 24-48 h and ANC ... interventional radiology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
acute coronary syndrome ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... #treatment #table ... #foamed #heartfailure