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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
Fever Patterns - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Continuous Fever:
Temp > 38°C with only 1 degree fluctuation in 24
Differential Diagnosis ... pneumonia • Acute ... Non-Infectious Causes ... Leptospirosis Pel-Ebstein ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Causes of Pediatric Stridor - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Present Since Infancy with No Respiratory Distress:
 • Laryngomalacia
Present
Causes of Pediatric ... Onset Febrile: ... Retropharyngeal Abscess ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Pediatric Fever Without a Source - 3 months to 3 years - Additional Workup Beyond Urine
Pediatric Fever ... Conjugate Vaccines (PCV ... ) #Diagnosis #Management ... #Peds #EM #Workup ... #Algorithm #PCV
Borrelia recurrentis on Peripheral Blood Smear
23M Somali refugee recently arrived w/severe abd pain, confusion and fever
LBRF can be diagnosed ... increases during febrile ... periods when spirochete ... of blood smear, acute ... antibodies or PCR
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... Antibiotics (Bactrim, PCN ... octreotide), hyperK periodic ... tourniquet / IVF line draw ... only if no clear cause
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
or family - Ever ... Assess functional ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis