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Algorithm for the differentiation between simple and complex febrile seizures. Guidelines for evaluation of each. #Diagnosis
Algorithm for the ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #EM #Neuro #Peds ... #Fever #Seizure ... #Algorithm #Workup
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
investigations and treatments ... CRP < 20 mg/L #Diagnosis ... Management #Pediatrics #Peds ... #Febrile #Infant ... Antibiotics #Risk #Stratification
ID Approach to Fever and Rash - Diagnostic Algorithm
Central Maculopapular (most common):
Measles, Parvovirus 819 / EBV,
Algorithm Central ... Secondary syphilis, EM ... angiomatosis, Sweet syndrome ... #Rash #Febrile ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
The Febrile Infant Step-by-Step Algorithm
This is an algorithm developed by European emergency physicians to identify low-risk
empiric antibiotic treatment ... 92.0% and 46.9% #Diagnosis ... #EBM #Management ... #Pediatrics #Peds ... #Fever
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
- 80% have fever ... : - If febrile ... unless worrisome EKG ... #TLS #diagnosis ... #management #hematology
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Differentiation Syndrome ... Prednisone 5mg/kg ... Subacute-Acute: • Common: fever ... Rare: DAH, acute febrile ... #management #hematology
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
consideration in febrile ... hyperinflammatory syndrome ... ., EBV) ▪ Malignancies ... Fever b. ... #Management #Hematology