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Step by Step Algorithmic Approach to Pediatric Fever

Age < 21 days old (or 28 days for
Step by Step Algorithmic ... >= 0.5 ng/mL CRP ... Peds #Diagnosis #Management ... #StepByStep #Algorithm ... #Infant #Fever
Validation of the Step-By-Step Approach to Febrile Infants

#Diagnosis #Management #Pediatrics #Peds #Febrile #Infant #StepByStep #Algorithm #LP
#Diagnosis #Management ... Febrile #Infant #StepByStep ... #Algorithm #LP ... Stratification #Fever
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
an infant with fever ... <10,000/mm3 - CRP ... #Diagnosis #Management ... Febrile #Infant #StepByStep ... #Algorithm #LP
Validation of the “Step-by-Step” Approach in the Management of Young Febrile Infants
Visual Abstract by Dr. Kirsty
Approach in the Management ... VisualAbstract #StepByStep ... #Algorithm #Febrile ... Stratification #Fever
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 ... AlteredMentalStatus #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 ... of Unknown Origin ... #Fever #Unknown ... #Origin #Workup
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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SBP > 40 - End-organ ... 3) UOP > 0.5 cc ... #criticalcare #algorithm ... #treatment #management
The Febrile Infant Step-by-Step Algorithm
This is an algorithm developed by European emergency physicians to identify low-risk
This is an algorithm ... Diagnosis #EBM #Management ... Febrile #Infant #StepByStep ... #Algorithm #LP ... Stratification #Fever
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
5 or elevated Cr ... Subacute-Acute: • Common: fever ... unless severe APLS, organ ... APML #diagnosis #management
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
- 80% have fever ... lab signs of end organ ... acid, Elevated Cr ... TLS #diagnosis #management