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Step by Step Algorithmic Approach to Pediatric Fever

Age < 21 days old (or 28 days for
sensitivity) Leukocytes ... #Pediatrics #Peds
Evaluation of Leukocytosis:
The term 'leukocyte' applies to any cells within the myeloblast, monoblast, & lymphoid lineages.
Include
Leukocytosis: The term 'leukocyte ... Leukemoid reaction ... Leukemoid Reaction ... in a leukemoid reaction ... precursor cells to leukocytes
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
hypersensitivity reactions ... Acute transfusion reaction ... recruitment of leucocytes ... hypersensitivity #reactions
Landau's Reaction (Reflex)  on Physical Exam

Landau's reaction is investigated holding the baby firmly under the
Landau's Reaction ... Exam Landau's reaction ... When the reaction ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... video #Neurology #Peds
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
Product Types: • Leukocyte ... common immune reaction ... once had another reaction ... - Allergic reaction ... proteins on plts, leukocytes
Symptoms Distinguishing Groups of Cutaneous Drug Reactions
IgE-mediated reactions:
 • Onset minutes to hours into treatment course
Cutaneous Drug Reactions ... IgE-mediated reactions ... T-cell-mediated reactions ... T-cell-mediated reactions ... #dermatology #clinical
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
Blood Transfusion Reactions ... common immune reaction ... once had another reaction ... • Allergic reaction ... proteins on plts, leukocytes
Urticaria (hives): Skin reaction that occurs in response to cold, food allergies, meds, environmental exposures, stings,
infections
(hives): Skin reaction ... food allergies, meds ... UCSD Catalog of Clinical ... Images #Clinical
Rapid Pediatric Assessment Diagram:
* Assessment of Appearance
  - Tone: Moves spontaneously, resists examination
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Position: Tripod - Retractions ... Diagnosis #EM #Peds
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
>21 days - No leukocytes ... Management #Pediatrics #Peds