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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 ... values supporting hematologic
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Rheumatology Workup ... for Diffuse Arthralgias ... for Diffuse Arthralgias ... Arthritis #laboratory #workup ... #Rheumatology
Possible Algorithm for Workup of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
Tier 1 Workup:
 • CBC, comprehensive metabolic
for Workup of Fever ... of Unknown Origin ... • Additional tests ... #Fever #Unknown ... #Origin #Workup
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
Diagnosis and Workup ... strategy with minimal testing ... cultures, but test ... missing things" → fewer ... Balloon Expulsion Test
Solid Organ Transplant - Diarrhea - Diagnostic and Workup Algorithm
1st Tier Microbiologic Testing: CDiff (stool), CMV
Solid Organ Transplant ... Diagnostic and Workup ... Algorithm 1st Tier ... stool), Breath test ... negative: 1) Adjust IS
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm
STEP 1 Perform a comprehensive history and complete physical examination.
STEP
Fever of Unknown ... Origin (FUO) Diagnostic ... Algorithm STEP ... tuberculosis skin test ... #Unknown #Origin
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
incompetent • CLL is ... adults in the west ... Lymphadenopathy • Fevers ... Leukemia #diagnosis #workup ... #oncology #hematology
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 ... Obtain EKG if: - Known ... surgery Stress Testing