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Algorithm for the differentiation between simple and complex febrile seizures. Guidelines for evaluation of each. #Diagnosis
Algorithm for the ... Diagnosis #Management #EM ... FebrileSeizure #Fever ... #Workup #Simple ... #Complex
Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Causes of Seizures ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Focal: Simple, Complex ... Encephalitis, Brain ... #Causes #neurology
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Once pseudohypokalemia is ruled out, causes of hypokalemia can be
Causes of Hypokalemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Bucket with the drain ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #workup
Chronic Cough - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Red Flags:
 • Fever, night sweats, chills (infection)
 • Weight loss,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Red Flags: • Fever ... bronchoscopy to complete ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Serious Bacterial Illness (SBI):
1) UTI and pyelonephritis
Most common cause of SBI
Accounts for 3-8% of uncharacterized fevers
Female
pyelonephritis Most common cause ... uncharacterized fevers ... (particularly complex ... Diagnosis #Peds #EM ... Classification #Fever
Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Fever #Diagnosis #Management #EM #Peds #Fever #Workup #Evaluation #Discharge #Admission #Algorithm
Management of Pediatric Fever ... Diagnosis #Management #EM ... #Peds #Fever #Workup ... Discharge #Admission #Algorithm
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
Actively maintained fever ... CAUSES OF HYPERTHERMIA ... • Traumatic brain ... #Differential #Causes ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
How do you work ... Physical exam (complete ... NCCT or • MRI brain ... Evaluate underlying cause ... #CVA #stroke #workup
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Red Flags: • Fever ... deficiency Work ... Up: • Complete
Pediatric Fever Without a Source - 3 months to 3 years - Additional Workup Beyond Urine
Pediatric Fever ... years - Additional Workup ... Management #Peds #EM ... #Workup #Algorithm