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Algorithm for the differentiation between simple and complex febrile seizures. Guidelines for evaluation of each. #Diagnosis
Algorithm for the ... and complex febrile ... Guidelines for evaluation ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #EM #Neuro #Peds
Serious Bacterial Illness (SBI):
1) UTI and pyelonephritis
Most common cause of SBI
Accounts for 3-8% of uncharacterized fevers
Female
Consider BCx, CSF evaluation ... (particularly complex ... febrile seizure ... ) #Diagnosis #Peds ... #EM #Classification
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
Absolute Neutrophil Count ... CRP < 20 mg/L #Diagnosis ... Management #Pediatrics #Peds ... #Febrile #Infant ... #LP #Antibiotics
Petechial/Purpuric Rashes- THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 

These rashes can be especially challenging and are
associated with devastating differential
Purpuric Rashes- THE ALGORITHMIC ... require emergent evaluation ... the patient is afebrile ... may be far simpler ... petechiae require complete