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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 ... RISK" CRITERIA, TREATMENT ... low-risk criteria #EBM ... #Fever #Algorithm
Validation of the “Step-by-Step” Approach in the Management of Young Febrile Infants
Visual Abstract by Dr. Kirsty
pubmed/27382134 #EBM ... VisualAbstract #StepByStep #Algorithm ... #Infant #Risk #Stratification ... #Fever
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
investigations and treatments ... components of the algorithm ... an infant with fever ... Antibiotics #Risk #Stratification ... #Fever
The Febrile Infant Step-by-Step Algorithm
This is an algorithm developed by European emergency physicians to identify low-risk
This is an algorithm ... empiric antibiotic treatment ... 46.9% #Diagnosis #EBM ... Antibiotics #Risk #Stratification ... #Fever
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Pathophysiology: Triggering factor (infection,...)→Activation of CD8 T cells (IFN-y) → Excessive activation of macrophages
• Clinical: fever ... , Hb), Hepatic dysfunction ... biologics (CMV +++, EBV ... Unknown cause Treatment ... diagnosis #management #treatment
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
or family - Ever ... Performance thorough ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... or LV dysfunction ... Risk #Evaluation #stratification
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
cytopenias and organ dysfunction ... , organ dysfunction ... Infections (e.g., EBV ... Fever b. ... Treatment Approach