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Validation of the Step-By-Step Approach to Febrile Infants

#Diagnosis #Management #Pediatrics #Peds #Febrile #Infant #StepByStep #Algorithm #LP
Febrile Infants #Diagnosis ... #Management #Pediatrics ... #Peds #Febrile ... Algorithm #LP #Antibiotics ... #Risk #Stratification
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
investigations and treatments ... of serious bacterial ... CRP < 20 mg/L #Diagnosis ... #Management #Pediatrics ... #Peds #Febrile
Salter Harris Fractures - Pediatric Fractures of the Physis 
SALTR Mnemonic 

Salter Harris I 
Straight through
Higher risk for ... Higher risk for ... ortho treatment ... #Peds #Orthopedics ... #Diagnosis #Management
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
and Management ... pneumonia • DM risk ... Pathogens: • Aerobic Bacteria ... • Anaerobic Bacteria ... #treatment #diagnosis
IDSA - Antimicrobial Regimens for Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis in Children
Initial empirical therapy
 • Amoxicillin-clavulanate (45 mg/kg/day
Regimens for Acute Bacterial ... kg/day PO bid) Risk ... for antibiotic ... #IDSA #peds #pediatrics ... #management
The Febrile Infant Step-by-Step Algorithm
This is an algorithm developed by European emergency physicians to identify low-risk
to identify low-risk ... treatment. http ... 92.0% and 46.9% #Diagnosis ... #EBM #Management ... #Pediatrics #Peds
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
and Management ... Avoid meds that ... ↑ bleeding risk ... #Management #treatment ... #hematology
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
Peritonitis DIAGNOSTICS ... improved outcomes 1) Antibiotics ... Peritonitis #SBP #diagnosis ... #management #prophylaxis ... #treatment
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
and Management ... acid by colonic bacteria ... non-absorbable antibiotic ... #Management #treatment ... #hepatology
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Plts ↓50% (nadir
and Management ... venous (DVT/PE) or arterial ... injection sites) ↑ Risk ... #Management #Treatment ... #Hematology #HemeOnc