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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 ... AGE, INCLUSION, TESTS ... REQUIRED, "LOW RISK ... of low-risk criteria ... #EBM #Fever #Algorithm
Approach to the Hypercoagulable State
Arterial thromboembolism
→ Cardiac rhythm monitoring, Echocardiogram, Vascular imaging
→ Test for APS, particularly
Echocardiogram, Vascular imaging ... → Test for APS ... are not a major risk ... - No other workup ... hematology #diagnosis #algorithm
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Further Workup

 • CNS symptoms? Get an LP and imaging
FUO) - Further Workup ... Get an LP and imaging ... Returning Traveler’ algorithm ... Test for the respective ... UnknownOrigin #workup
A possible diagnostic algorithm for pulmonary embolism in pregnancy (equipose)

Given the variability in guidelines and equipoise
possible diagnostic algorithm ... preferred front-line imaging ... the benefits and risks ... VTE #Pregnancy #Workup ... #Imaging #Algorithm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk ... any modifiable risk ... Performance thorough ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease algorithm.
 
For those patients with NAFLD or liver disease of unknown aetiology,
liver disease algorithm ... signifying a low risk ... Second-line tests ... such as ELF and imaging ... Disease #NAFLD #algorithm
Colon Ischemia - Diagnosis Algorithm
Mild disease - Typical symptoms of Cl with none of the associated
Colon Ischemia - ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... the associated risk ... to three of the risk ... on radiologic imaging
Purpose: We sought to develop a patient decision aid to promote shared decision-making for patients who
a negative ED work-up ... Explanation of future risks ... Personalized 30-day risk ... communication of 30-day risk ... displayed using a color-coded
Possible Algorithm for Workup of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
Tier 1 Workup:
 • CBC, comprehensive metabolic
Possible Algorithm ... for Workup of Fever ... • Abdominal imaging ... • Additional tests ... DrEricStrong #FUO #Algorithm
Crohn's Disease & New Diagnosis of Colon Cancer Algorithm
 - Define Colonic Disease Extent, Activity &
New Diagnosis of Colon ... Cancer Algorithm ... Dysplasia in Remaining Colon ... Appropriate Ca Staging ... #Cancer #algorithm