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Petechial/Purpuric Rashes- THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 

These rashes can be especially challenging and are
associated with devastating differential
Rashes- THE ALGORITHMIC ... /purpura with fever ... /purpura with fever ... or purpuric rash ... #Purpuric #Rash
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Red Flags: • Fever ... • Extremes of age ... #Petechiae #Rash ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Pediatric UTI Algorithm (2-24 months of age)

Risk stratify with UTI Calc: 
 - Age months
Pediatric UTI Algorithm ... 2-24 months of age ... ) Risk stratify ... - No other fever ... UrinaryTractInfection #Peds
Petechiae/Purpura - Diagnostic Algorithm. Pathophysiology: 1) Represent the passage of erythrocytes from the intravascular to extravascular
Petechiae/Purpura ... - Diagnostic Algorithm ... commonly renal and pulmonary ... #Dermatology #Rash ... #Petechiae #Purpura
Maculopapular - Diagnostic Algorithm
Pathophysiology:
- Catch-all term with a wide range of potential pathophysiologic mechanisms and causative
Maculopapular - Diagnostic Algorithm ... erythroderma, petechiae ... High-risk Features ... instability - New-onset fever ... #Dermatology #Rash
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
components of the algorithm ... an infant with fever ... Well appearing - Aged ... Management #Pediatrics #Peds ... Stratification #Fever
Vibrio Vulnificus skin infection
Cirrhosis w/recent consumption of raw oysters w/rapidly evolving rash. 
Vibrio vulnificus part of
rapidly evolving rash ... Rapid onset of fever ... , hypotension, rash ... necrotic ulcers Risk ... immunosuppressive meds
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
or family - Ever ... murmur 3/6) - Pulmonary ... Age 4. ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... days before Pulmonary
Pediatrics Sepsis Screening
SIGNS OF INFECTION?
 • Fever (>38C)
 • Hypothermia (<36C)
 • Cough/chest pain/respiratory distress
 •
Fever (>38C) ... pain/swelling/rash ... infection HIGH RISK ... CONDITIONS • Age ... Screening #Pediatrics #peds