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Possible Algorithm for Workup of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
Tier 1 Workup:
 • CBC, comprehensive metabolic
Possible Algorithm ... Unknown Origin (FUO ... ESR, +/- CRP • CT ... Liver • PET scan ... #Algorithm #Fever
Diagnosis of Small Bowel Obstruction on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Pt w/ acute abd pain/distention, intracting
of Small Bowel Obstruction ... Care Ultrasound (POCUS ... >2.5cm, ‘to & fro ... have to wait for CT ... #SBO #Obstruction
Small Bowel Obstruction
67 y/o M with PMH colon cancer s/p resection and colostomy, multiple SBO managed
Small Bowel Obstruction ... characteristic to-and-fro ... signs of severe obstruction ... radiographs, 3.6 for CT ... AbdominalUS #SBO #Obstruction
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm
STEP 1 Perform a comprehensive history and complete physical examination.
STEP
Unknown Origin (FUO ... ) Diagnostic Algorithm ... lower extremities, CT ... Order 18FDG-PET/CT ... scan imaging (if
Dilated Common Bile Duct on POCUS
50's yo patient with RUQ abd pain. Vitals stable/afebrile. Labs: WBC
Common Bile Duct on POCUS ... Labs: WBC 12.4, obstructive ... Subsequently had CT ... scan and MRI/MRCP ... #Dilated #CBD #POCUS
Peripelvic Cyst on Renal POCUS
60s f admitted with acute pyelonephritis, CT scan reveals no hydronephrosis/stone/abscess, continues
pyelonephritis, CT ... scan reveals no ... nitrite. 1+ prot CT ... Regardless of CT ... Obstruction attributed
Squamous-Cell Carcinoma of the Lung- ...Physical examination revealed decreased air entry in the base of the
not shown), and destruction ... were noted on the scan ... #NEJM #clinical ... #radiology #CT #