4 results
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
components of the algorithm ... an infant with fever ... Procalcitonin <0.5 ng ... Antibiotics #Risk #Stratification ... #Fever
Spinal Epidural Abscess - Classic triad (back pain + fever + neuro deficits) found in only
triad (back pain + fever ... Diagnosis #EM #NSG ... Epidural #Abscess #Algorithm ... #ALiEM
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
or family - Ever ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Stable patients ... one post op Cardiology ... Risk #Evaluation #stratification
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy on POCUS Echocardiogram

50's male CAP on Day 4 Zpak but worsening-fever, congestion, cough. BP
but worsening-fever ... BP stable. ... test 2 yrs ago neg ... Echocardiogram #ultrasound #Cardiology