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Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Trauma - Infection ... Red Flags: • Fever ... appearance • Hypotension ... medication Febrile
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
serious bacterial infections ... components of the algorithm ... Management #Pediatrics #Peds ... #Febrile #Infant ... #StepByStep #Algorithm
Vibrio Vulnificus skin infection
Cirrhosis w/recent consumption of raw oysters w/rapidly evolving rash. 
Vibrio vulnificus part of
Vulnificus skin infection ... rapidly evolving rash ... , chills, hypotension ... necrotic ulcers Risk ... immunosuppressive meds
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
if SSTI or port infection ... work-up - If febrile ... mg/dL or > 25 % rise ... , rash, hypoxia, ... ICANS: altered level
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
or family - Ever ... Skin exam for infection ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... one post op Cardiology
Capnocytophaga
GNR with long fusiform shape.  Fastidious facultative anaerobe that grows slowly and needs enriched agar
C.
septic shock with fever ... , rash, hypotension ... fulminans or gangrene Risk ... @swinndong via Febrile ... Capnocytophaga #Infection