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Step by Step Algorithmic Approach to Pediatric Fever

Age < 21 days old (or 28 days for
Step by Step Algorithmic ... days for improved sensitivity ... #Pediatrics #Peds ... Management #StepByStep #Algorithm
Pediatric UTI Algorithm (2-24 months of age)

Risk stratify with UTI Calc: 
 - Age months
Pediatric UTI Algorithm ... months of age) Risk ... Pediatric #UTI #Algorithm ... UrinaryTractInfection #Peds ... #Risk #Stratification
Validation of the Step-By-Step Approach to Febrile Infants

#Diagnosis #Management #Pediatrics #Peds #Febrile #Infant #StepByStep #Algorithm #LP
Management #Pediatrics #Peds ... Infant #StepByStep #Algorithm ... #Antibiotics #Risk
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
block – aims to risk ... those patients at risk ... components of the algorithm ... Management #Pediatrics #Peds ... Infant #StepByStep #Algorithm
Validation of the “Step-by-Step” Approach in the Management of Young Febrile Infants
Visual Abstract by Dr. Kirsty
27382134 #EBM #Peds ... VisualAbstract #StepByStep #Algorithm ... Febrile #Infant #Risk
1,3-Beta-D-Glucan and Galactomannan Testing Sensitivity Specificity and False Positives
1,3-Beta-D-Glucan
 • Cell wall component of many fungi
Galactomannan Testing Sensitivity ... Specificity and False ... BAL samples • False ... useful in high risk ... mold-active AF • False
Fungal Biomarkers: Beta-D-Glucan and Aspergillus Galactomannan
Beta-D-Glucan:
 • Polysaccharide cell wall component of many fungi
 • Pathogens:
dermatidis • Sensitivity ... breakthrough IFI in HM • False ... : Mucorales • Sensitivity ... useful in high risk ... recipients, CGD pts • False
Causes of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Congenital Anomaly / Disorder:
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... 80% of SUDI • Risk ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Peds #
USMLE Epidemiology and Biostatistics Summary
Meta-Analysis: pools data from several studies (greater power), limited by quality/bias of
Cohort (relative risk ... Sensitivity (rule ... PPV Higher sensitivity ... null when it’s false ... when it is indeed false
First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
to respiratory risk ... bronchoprovocation test, and sensitivity ... #Differences #Algorithm