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Causes of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neoplasm:
• NHL
• Hodgkin's lymphoma
• Leukemia
• Solid
Causes of Fever ... of Unknown Origin ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
as rat bite fever ... Usually composed ... • Cause is unknown ... Erythemas #comparison #table ... #dermatology #compared
Differentiating NBTE from Infective Endocarditis
No pathognomonic signs/symptoms or echo features that are specific to NBTE, and
Clinical features: Fever ... negative blood cultures ... Clinical features: Fever ... in up to 30% of cases ... Marantic #diagnosis #table
Possible Algorithm for Workup of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
Tier 1 Workup:
 • CBC, comprehensive metabolic
Possible Algorithm ... for Workup of Fever ... of Unknown Origin ... DrEricStrong #FUO #Algorithm ... #Fever #Unknown
Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) Definitions - Stable Angina, Unstable Angina, NSTEMI, STEMI
1 STABLE ANGINA - Angina
Definitions - Stable ... NSTEMI, STEMI 1 STABLE ... - The plaque ruptures ... thrombus formation causes ... EKG Book You'll Ever
Suspected catheter-related bloodstream infection - Management Algorithm
 • Temperature 37.8 C   • Rigors
infection - Management Algorithm ... Obtain blood cultures ... • Persistent fever ... • Persistent fever ... infection #Management #Algorithm
How does the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (nCoV2019) compare to Ebola, SARS, MERS? Cases and Deaths
Weighing diseases
Coronavirus (nCoV2019) compare ... Cases and Deaths ... SARS in terms of known ... remains stable ... 8,437 Confirmed cases
Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm
Drugs that prolong QT interval:
 • Class 1a (quinidine,
Pointes - Management Algorithm ... • Prevents future ... Isoproterenol (non selective ... 1b (lidocaine)- case ... TDP #Management #Algorithm
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
• Most common cause ... : • 80% have fever ... • Sputum/Blood cultures ... Intervention: - Fevers ... #differential #causes
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
or family - Ever ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Obtain EKG if: - Known ... Angina Delay elective ... • <6mo since elective