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Spinal Epidural Abscess - Classic triad (back pain + fever + neuro deficits) found in only
Spinal Epidural Abscess ... 13% #Diagnosis #EM ... #NSG #Epidural ... #Abscess #Algorithm
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
block – aims to risk ... components of the algorithm ... Procalcitonin <0.5 ng ... Management #Pediatrics #Peds ... Infant #StepByStep #Algorithm
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Assess for high ... risk associations ... Marfans, EDS ... NTG (Target SBP
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk ... any modifiable risk ... Assess functional ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Cataract Plan for Meds
Neonatal Resuscitation - Preparation and Overview
Preparation:
 - All health professionals dealing with newborn infants should be
and available at short ... attendance at all high-risk ... - Assess the ... consider venous access ... #Preparation #peds
Endocarditis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
What is it? Inflammation of endocardium, typically secondary to infection of
tricuspid in IVDU) Risk ... Osler nodes, Roth spots ... w/ vegetation/abscess ... - MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Algorithmic Approach to Severe Hematochezia
 - Hematochezia is due to a lower GI bleed ~85% of
Algorithmic Approach ... features that help sort ... replaced by newer algorithms ... which involve risk ... stratification, NG