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Comparison of Fever Algorithms for Infants <3 months old

AGE, INCLUSION, TESTS 
REQUIRED, "LOW RISK" CRITERIA, TREATMENT,
REQUIRED, "LOW RISK ... " CRITERIA, TREATMENT ... , Performance of ... low-risk criteria ... #EBM #Fever
Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
and Bloating - Treatment ... Algorithm Definitions ... Pathophysiology ... • Pelvic Floor Dysfunction ... Algorithm By
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk ... Performance thorough ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... with valvular dysfunction ... or LV dysfunction
Pisa Syndrome (pleurothotonus) on Physical Exam
A tonic flexion of the trunk of the body to one
Pathophysiology: ... serotonergic-noradrenergic dysfunction ... Risk factors: age ... Treatment: anticholinergics
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Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Pathophysiology: Triggering factor (infection,...)→Activation of CD8 T cells (IFN-y) → Excessive activation of macrophages
Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) Pathophysiology ... , Hb), Hepatic dysfunction ... biologics (CMV +++, EBV ... Unknown cause Treatment ... diagnosis #management #treatment
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Triggers: ATRA treatment ... Pathophysiology ... Attempt if high risk ... Renal Failure Treatment ... severe APLS, organ dysfuxtion
C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
Acute Diarrhea (>3 BM ... Perforation) Pathophysiology ... immunocompromised, IBD) • ↑Risk ... Lowest Risk: Tetracyclines ... IDSA 2021 CDI Treatment
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Etiology: • Pathophysiology ... unclear, endothelial dysfunction ... Risk factors 3. ... epilepticus Treatment ... underlying cause • Treatment
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
bowel or bladder dysfunction ... monophasic Pathophysiology ... Autonomic Dysfunction ... Brucellosis - Dengue, EBV ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment
A quick infographic on various pearls about atopic dermatitis, a disease with an increasing burden on
about possible risk ... recommendations, treatments ... combination of dysfunction ... #medications #treatment ... Petersen EBM, Skov