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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 ... REQUIRED, "LOW RISK ... " CRITERIA, TREATMENT ... , Performance of ... low-risk criteria
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Performance thorough ... > 1% risk of CV ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... with valvular dysfunction ... or LV dysfunction
Crohn's Disease & New Diagnosis of Colon Cancer Algorithm
 - Define Colonic Disease Extent, Activity &
New Diagnosis of Colon ... Cancer Algorithm ... fertility and sexual dysfunction ... #Cancer #algorithm ... #management #treatment
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Curcumin:
 • Natural phytochemical from turmeric
 • 2g/day divided in 2-3
Colitis - Management Algorithm ... rates with 5ASA vs ... delivery to the colon ... long-term dosing given risk ... #treatment #IBD
Approaching a Difficult Colonoscopy - Scoping Summary
Risk factors for failed C-scope:
 • Incr Age
 • Female
Scoping Summary Risk ... 1) Redundant Colon ... failed/redundant colons ... (ACD) • ACD vs ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS)
•	Non-specific (infections vs non-infectious)
•	≥2 of the following:
o	Temp >38°C or <36°C
o	HR >90 bpm
o	RR
Non-specific (infections vs ... Sepsis • Organ dysfunction ... indicates high risk ... hypoperfusion/organ dysfunction ... recognition & treatment
ED Treatment of 
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding 

Hemodynamically unstable 
Resuscitation 
 • ABCs! 
 • Fluids +
ED Treatment of ... possible ectopic vs ... packing - increased risk ... cancer, liver dysfunction
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Idiopathic LV dysfunction ... Risk Factors and ... thrombus, RV systolic dysfunction ... vs. benefit. - ... management #cardiology #treatment
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Triggers: ATRA treatment ... Attempt if high risk ... Prednisone 5mg/kg/day vs ... Renal Failure Treatment ... severe APLS, organ dysfuxtion
Chronic Hepatitis B - Diagnosis and Management Algorithm

• Who to treat: Essentially treat the pts with
and Management Algorithm ... Entacavir, tenofovir vs ... is absent the risk ... HepatitisB #HBV #Algorithm ... Diagnosis #Management #Treatment