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Step by Step Algorithmic Approach to Pediatric Fever

Age < 21 days old (or 28 days for
Step by Step Algorithmic ... Approach to Pediatric Fever ... sensitivity) Leukocytes ... in the urine Procalcitonin ... #Infant #Fever
Causes of Proteinuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Persistent Proteinuria >150mg/d protein present on repeat testing including overnight
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Exercise • Fever ... Proteinuria (Negative urine ... sediment - WBC/RBC casts ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
components of the algorithm ... an infant with fever ... >21 days - No leukocytes ... in urine - Procalcitonin ... Stratification #Fever
SGLT2 Inhibitors and Euglycemic DKA

Risk factors for euglycemic DKA in those on an SGLT2i include:
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• Excessive alcohol ... Ketones in serum or urine ... therapy in severe cases ... EDKA #Toxicity #Toxicology
Toxic Alcohol Ingestion: Clinical Features, Diagnosis, and Management
Methanol intoxication:
 • Accidental or intentional ingestion of adulterated
Toxic Alcohol Ingestion ... of adulterated alcohol ... methanol; rare cases ... oxalate crystals in urine ... Ingestion #diagnosis #toxicology
A blood test and/or 24 hour urine collection for the breakdown product of adrenaline & noradrenaline
and/or 24 hour urine ... based on blood or urine ... In certain cases ... the tumor should never ... Pheo #Diagnosis #Algorithm