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Validation of the Step-By-Step Approach to Febrile Infants

#Diagnosis #Management #Pediatrics #Peds #Febrile #Infant #StepByStep #Algorithm #LP
Diagnosis #Management #Pediatrics ... Febrile #Infant #StepByStep ... Algorithm #LP #Antibiotics ... #Risk #Stratification ... #Fever #RebelEM
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
block – aims to risk ... investigations and treatments ... those patients at risk ... considered “low risk ... #Risk #Stratification
The Febrile Infant Step-by-Step Algorithm
This is an algorithm developed by European emergency physicians to identify low-risk
to identify low-risk ... treatment. http ... EBM #Management #Pediatrics ... #Risk #Stratification ... #Fever
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
pneumonia • DM risk ... : • 80% have fever ... Intervention: - Fevers ... Lung Abscess Differential ... Abscess #pulmonary #differential
Debridement and Management of Prosthetic Joint Infection (PJI)
Duration of symptoms <3 weeks OR  <30 days
Staphylococci: 24wk for knees ... whether benefit > risk ... - Never “lifelong ... Initial 6-12wk antibiotic ... Joint #Infection #treatment
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
Treat if other signs ... (fever, abdominal ... small study, low-risk ... ß-blockers due to ↑ risk ... SBP • PPIs = ↑ risk
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
inflammatory response Risk ... forefoot, ankles, knees ... 12-24 Hours • Fever ... double contour sign ... drug failure • Risk