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Comparison of Fever Algorithms for Infants <3 months old

AGE, INCLUSION, TESTS 
REQUIRED, "LOW RISK" CRITERIA, TREATMENT,
Comparison of Fever ... Algorithms for ... criteria #EBM #Fever ... #Algorithm #Comparison ... #Table #Performance
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
Performance Characteristics ... mortality 26% • CT ... lesions or SSLs • Colon ... Colorectal #Cancer #colon ... Tests #comparison #table
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
Family History Performance ... mortality 26% • CT ... lesions or SSLs • Colon ... Colorectal #Cancer #colon ... Tests #comparison #table
Management Algorithm for Confusion
- Substrate verification, glucose, oxygen checks
- Toxidrome present
- Focal findings on neurologic examination
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Management Algorithm ... examination - Fever ... examination, basic (CBC ... include cranial CT ... Delirium #Management #Algorithm
Possible Algorithm for Workup of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
Tier 1 Workup:
 • CBC, comprehensive metabolic
Possible Algorithm ... for Workup of Fever ... 1 Workup: • CBC ... • CT chest ... DrEricStrong #FUO #Algorithm
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
: • 80% have fever ... Diagnosis: • CBC ... seen • Chest CT ... Intervention: - Fevers ... shows a small, stable
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
or family - Ever ... metabolic equivalent able ... Performance thorough ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Stable patients
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm
STEP 1 Perform a comprehensive history and complete physical examination.
STEP
Fever of Unknown ... FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm ... lower extremities, CT ... Order 18FDG-PET/CT ... ofaa132/5828054 #Fever
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Mediated Colitis
Grade of Disease Severity:
 • G1: Increase < 4 BMs/day over baseline; mild
Consult GI • Labs: CBC ... CMP, TSH, ESR, CRP ... Endoscopy (Flex Sig or Colon ... Cross-sectional Imaging (MR/CT ... diagnosis #management #algorithm