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Validation of the “Step-by-Step” Approach in the Management of Young Febrile Infants
Visual Abstract by Dr. Kirsty
Approach in the Management ... Febrile Infants Visual ... pubmed/27382134 #EBM ... #StepByStep #Algorithm ... Stratification #Fever
Algorithm to decrease AFib admissions - Visual Abstract by hellomynameisDrKirsty
@KirstyChallen

Source: Implementation of a Novel Algorithm to
Algorithm to decrease ... AFib admissions - Visual ... #Management #Atrial ... Fibrillation #Protocol #VisualAbstract ... #EBM
TOPCAT - Spironolactone for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

N Engl J Med 2014; 370:1383-1392 https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa1313731

CONCLUSIONS:
cardiovascular causes ... hospitalization for the management ... - Visual Abstract ... dCHF #Cardiology #EBM ... #VisualAbstract
Causes of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neoplasm:
• NHL
• Hodgkin's lymphoma
• Leukemia
• Solid
Causes of Fever ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Infection: • HIV • EBV ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis of Macroscopic Hematuria
Important Historical Elements:
- Painless: suggests malignancy
- Painful: suggests calculi/infection
- Urinalysis:
Algorithm and Differential ... RBC’s, RBC/WBC casts ... Timing: early (distal ... prostatic) #Diagnosis #EM ... #IM #Urology #Hematuria
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
= Hypocellular bone ... Presentation: • Fever ... recurrent infections/fevers ... and petechiae Causes ... hematology #diagnosis #management
Causes of Knee Effusions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Knee Effusion Red Flags:
1. Fever/Chills/Joint pain/Night sweats/Weight loss
	- DDX:
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Causes of Knee Effusions ... Fever/Chills/Joint ... Loss of sensation distal ... HSV, Varicella, EBV ... - Aneurysmal bone
Visceral Leishmaniasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Species: Leishmania donovani, Leishmania infantum, Leishmania chagasi
Where: South Asia, East
Diagnosis and Management ... 2-6 months • Fever ... Weight Loss • Can cause ... Hypergammaglobulinemia Diagnosis: Bone ... 20 mg/kg/d IV/IM
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Syndrome • Syndrome caused ... event after long bone ... injury or after IM ... stabilization of long bone ... - Fever,
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Pathophysiology: Triggering factor (infection,...)→Activation of CD8 T cells (IFN-y) → Excessive activation of macrophages
, Biological + Bone ... • Clinical: fever ... /ml, ↑ LDH • Bone ... Drugs, Unknown cause ... Lymphohistiocytosis #diagnosis #management