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Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
Chronic inflammation causes ... run-down or tired • Fevers ... Most Common Causes ... adults • Blood tests ... Sweat chloride test
Possible Algorithm for Workup of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
Tier 1 Workup:
 • CBC, comprehensive metabolic
Possible Algorithm ... for Workup of Fever ... antibodies • +/- ESR ... • Additional tests ... DrEricStrong #FUO #Algorithm
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 ... Fecal occult blood test
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
dengue severity classification ... days and presents fever ... positive tourniquet test ... that, near and ... organs #dengue #fever
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
• Dyspnea • Fever ... ) Classification ... Hodgkin Lymphoma Workup ... high or low • ESR ... lymphoma #diagnosis #classification
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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tract, and often causes ... well as inner ear ... Vasculitis: • Fevers ... retinopathy Lab Tests ... #rheumatology #classification
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 ... determine if stress test ... echo in the last year ... surgery Stress Testing
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
: - Fever + ANC ... full infectious work-up ... days → add fungal work-up ... Treat underlying cause ... radiology for possible stenting
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm
STEP 1 Perform a comprehensive history and complete physical examination.
STEP
Fever of Unknown ... FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm ... Order CBC, CMP, ESR ... tuberculosis skin test ... ofaa132/5828054 #Fever
A blood test and/or 24 hour urine collection for the breakdown product of adrenaline & noradrenaline
A blood test and ... blood or urine testing ... In certain cases ... the tumor should never ... Pheo #Diagnosis #Algorithm