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Spinal Epidural Abscess - Classic triad (back pain + fever + neuro deficits) found in only
triad (back pain + fever ... in only 2-13% #Diagnosis ... #EM #NSG #Epidural ... #Abscess #Algorithm ... #ALiEM
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis ... and Management ... : • 80% have fever ... Putrid sputum/sour-tasting ... Intervention: - Fevers
Suspected catheter-related bloodstream infection - Management Algorithm
 • Temperature 37.8 C   • Rigors
Algorithm • Temperature ... • Persistent fever ... • Persistent fever ... #Algorithm #CRBSI ... #diagnosis #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... and Management ... Cortisol+ACTH stim test ... Elimination (see Table ... Bicarb<22) - avoid NS
Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

WHAT?
 • Coccidioidomycosis due to Coccidioides immitis or Coccidioides
) - Diagnosis and ... Management Summary ... common initial testing ... prompt additional tests ... #Diagnosis #Management