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Algorithm for the differentiation between simple and complex febrile seizures. Guidelines for evaluation of each. #Diagnosis
Algorithm for the ... between simple and complex ... Guidelines for evaluation ... Diagnosis #Management #EM ... FebrileSeizure #Fever
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 ... Consider BCx, CSF evaluation ... (particularly complex ... Diagnosis #Peds #EM
Mechanisms of Pain
Mixed - Nociceptive/Neuropathic
Nociceptive - Tissue Damage
 - Visceral - (From organ/cavity lining) Poorly localized,
Mechanisms of Pain ... localized, crampy, diffuse ... Sympathetic • Complex ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes
Spinal Epidural Abscess - Classic triad (back pain + fever + neuro deficits) found in only
Classic triad (back pain ... + fever + neuro ... 13% #Diagnosis #EM ... Epidural #Abscess #Algorithm ... #ALiEM
Chronic Abdominal Pain Causes - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Many patients with chronic abdominal pain have had prior
Causes - Differential ... have had prior evaluations ... Red Flags: • Fever ... genitourinary causes ... Ovarian CA Diffuse
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 ... lesions • Severe pain ... Work Up: • Complete
Erythema Nodosum Overview

Definition: 
 • EN is an inflammatory condition characterized by tender, red nodules, typically
Common Causes of ... symptoms such as fever ... Approach: Clinical Evaluation ... Laboratory Tests: • Complete ... drugs (NSAIDs) for pain