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Key FUO (fever of unknown origin) questions

By Dr. Sara Dong @swinndong via Febrile [febrilepodcast.com]
#ID  #Infectious
Key FUO (fever of ... febrilepodcast.com] #ID ... #Infectious Diseases ... #Ddx #Diagnosis ... #Fever #FUO #pediatrics
Fever patterns

By Dr. Sara Dong @swinndong via Febrile [febrilepodcast.com]
#ID  #Infectious Diseases  #Infections
#Differential #Ddx #Diagnosis
Fever patterns ... febrilepodcast.com] #ID ... #Ddx #Diagnosis ... #PedsID #fever ... #febrile #FUO
Possible Algorithm for Workup of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
Tier 1 Workup:
 • CBC, comprehensive metabolic
Possible Algorithm ... for Workup of Fever ... Additional tests for infection ... #Algorithm #Fever ... #diagnosis
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
serious bacterial infections ... an infant with fever ... CRP < 20 mg/L #Diagnosis ... #Management #Pediatrics ... Stratification #Fever
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Pinpoint ... Red Flags: • Fever ... deficiency Work ... #dermatology #physicalexam
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 ... one post op Cardiology ... stratification #diagnosis
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
Neutropenic fever ... : - Fever + ANC ... mg/dL or > 25 % rise ... or HSCT - CRS: fever ... therapy - Symptoms: fever