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Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Further Workup

 • CNS symptoms? Get an LP and imaging
Fever of Unknown ... Origin (FUO) - ... Returning Traveler’ algorithm ... Test for the respective ... node biopsy • Clinical
Prone Position on Newborn Physical Exam
The strength and tone of the neck extensors can be tested
These tests are ... an extension of ... the test for head ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #peds #pediatrics
Tone - Head Control on Physical Exam
The strength and tone of the neck extensors can be
These tests are ... an extension of ... the test for head ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #peds #pediatrics
Tuberculosis Overview

10 million new M. tuberculosis infections/year
Facultative intracellular rod-shaped bacteria
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) accounts for 4.6% of
involvement • Other organ ... characteristic features Clinical ... Active TB: • Fever ... Can involve any organ ... Tuberculin skin test
Penicillin Allergy Pathway for Antibiotic Prescription in Patients With Penicillin Allergy
Mild Reaction - Itching, Minor rash
cephalosporin by Test ... desquamation, or organ ... carbapenems by Test ... there is a strong clinical ... #Prescription #algorithm
Tuberculosis Overview

10 million new M. tuberculosis infections/year
Facultative intracellular rod-shaped bacteria
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) accounts for 4.6% of
involvement • Other organ ... characteristic features Clinical ... Active TB: • Fever ... Can involve any organ ... Tuberculin skin test
Possible Algorithm for Workup of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
Tier 1 Workup:
 • CBC, comprehensive metabolic
Possible Algorithm ... for Workup of Fever ... of Unknown Origin ... • Additional tests ... #Fever #Unknown
Diagnosing Brucellosis
Epidemiological Exposures
- Endemic Regions
- Clinical Micro Lab Technicians
- Animal/Vaccine Exposure: Vets, Slaughterhouse workers, hunters
- Unpasteurized
Endemic Regions - Clinical ... cheese, ice cream) Clinical ... Constitutional: Fevers ... Weight loss - End Organ ... Genitourinary Diagnostic Tests
Admitting in the ICU - Checklist
VITALS: If bad, stop and go see the patient immediately; you
NOTES: The last clinic ... the Pt's current clinical ... bedside echo is never ... depending on the clinical ... Urine Pregnancy Test
Tone - Leg Recoil on Physical Exam
To test leg recoil, the legs are fully flexed on
Physical Exam To test ... hypotonia or abnormal extensor ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #peds #pediatrics