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Causes of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neoplasm:
• NHL
• Hodgkin's lymphoma
• Leukemia
• Solid
of Unknown Origin ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Trauma Non-infectious ... • Infectious ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 • Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 • Additional culture
Endocarditis checklist ... for metastatic infection ... • Persistent fever ... metastatic foci of infection ... #Endocarditis #checklist
Red Flags in Back Pain
 • Cancer: Age > 50, History of cancer, Unexplained weight loss,
modification, NSAIDs) • Infection ... : Fever, Immunosuppression ... midline tenderness, Known ... #primarycare #checklist
Possible Algorithm for Workup of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
Tier 1 Workup:
 • CBC, comprehensive metabolic
Possible Algorithm ... for Workup of Fever ... of Unknown Origin ... Additional tests for infection ... #Fever #Unknown
Suspected catheter-related bloodstream infection - Management Algorithm
 • Temperature 37.8 C   • Rigors
- Management Algorithm ... Obtain blood cultures ... • Persistent fever ... • Persistent fever ... #Management #Algorithm
Differential Diagnosis of Hypoglycemia
Evaluation of Hypoglycemia
Patients with known diabetes who are not systemically ill and can
Patients with known ... - LFT - EtOH - Infectious ... urine and blood cultures ... #Differential #Algorithm
Debridement and Management of Prosthetic Joint Infection (PJI)
Duration of symptoms <3 weeks OR  <30 days
Prosthetic Joint Infection ... sinus tracts • Known ... candidacy for future ... benefit > risk - Never ... sx of relapsed infection
Figure. An approach to the diagnostic use of echocardiography (echo). Rx indicates prescription; TEE, transesophageal
echocardiography; and
a patient with fever ... and a previously known ... other stigmata of infective ... Echocardiogram #TTE #TEE #Algorithm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
or family - Ever ... Skin exam for infection ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Obtain EKG if: - Known
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm
STEP 1 Perform a comprehensive history and complete physical examination.
STEP
Fever of Unknown ... FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm ... ofaa132/5828054 #Fever ... #Unknown #Origin ... FUO #Diagnosis #Algorithm