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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 ... #Comparison #Table ... #Performance
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Performance thorough ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... with valvular dysfunction ... or LV dysfunction ... Stable patients
ED Treatment of 
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding 

Hemodynamically unstable 
Resuscitation 
 • ABCs! 
 • Fluids +
ED Treatment of ... Abnormal Uterine ... packing - increased risk ... Hemodynamically stable ... cancer, liver dysfunction
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Idiopathic LV dysfunction ... thrombus, RV systolic dysfunction ... sx overlap with normal ... during Delivery • Stable ... 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 ... Renal Failure Treatment ... 500 mg QD until normal ... severe APLS, organ dysfuxtion
IDSA Algorithm for the Management of Purulent skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs). 
Mild infection: for
IDSA Algorithm for ... per minute) or abnormal ... oral antibiotic treatment ... evidence of organ dysfunction ... #SSTIs #Algorithm
Management of Hyponatremia
Hypertonic Saline - Only indicated if patient has severe symptoms + Na < 125
Give
doses) • Target rise ... improving adequately Normal ... give specific treatment ... Hyponatremia #Management #algorithm ... #treatment #sodium
Crohn's Disease & New Diagnosis of Colon Cancer Algorithm
 - Define Colonic Disease Extent, Activity &
of Colon Cancer Algorithm ... ↑↑ area of "at risk ... fertility and sexual dysfunction ... Colon #Cancer #algorithm ... #management #treatment
Hemochromatosis is a disorder associated with deposits of excess iron that causes multiple organ dysfunction. Hemochromatosis
multiple organ dysfunction ... disorders and treatment ... function, reduce abnormal ... and lessen the risk ... have an increased risk
Medications for the Treatment of Hyperkalemia
The goals of acute treatment are to prevent potentially life-threatening cardiac
Medications for the Treatment ... goals of acute treatment ... patients are at risk ... Figure 3 is an algorithm ... hyperkalemia, and Table