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Algorithm for the differentiation between simple and complex febrile seizures. Guidelines for evaluation of each. #Diagnosis
complex febrile seizures ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #EM #Neuro #Peds ... #Seizure #Algorithm ... #Workup #Simple
Serious Bacterial Illness (SBI):
1) UTI and pyelonephritis
Most common cause of SBI
Accounts for 3-8% of uncharacterized fevers
Female
Consider BCx, CSF evaluation ... with LP Meningitis ... Protein > 80 - Seizure ... complex febrile seizure ... ) #Diagnosis #Peds
Checklist for Evaluation of New-Onset Delirium in the ICU

Initial assessment 
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Vital signs, neuro exam
Checklist for Evaluation ... consciousness Consider LP ... of infection (fever ... - History of seizure ... CriticalCare #Diagnosis
Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Fever #Diagnosis #Management #EM #Peds #Fever #Workup #Evaluation #Discharge #Admission #Algorithm
Evaluation and Management ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #EM #Peds #Fever ... #Workup #Evaluation ... Discharge #Admission #Algorithm
Pediatric Fever Without a Source - 3 months to 3 years - Additional Workup Beyond Urine
Pediatric Fever ... years - Additional Workup ... ) #Diagnosis #Management ... #Peds #EM #Workup ... #Algorithm #PCV
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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• Symptoms: Fever ... personality change, seizures ... complaints or seizures ... tuberculomas, or abscesses ... aphasia, and/or seizures
Febrile convulsions are terrifying for parents (and for those new to paediatrics  who've never seen
paediatrics who've never ... is key and so, drawn ... LizzyJackson16 #Diagnosis ... #Management #Peds ... #Convulsions #Seizures
Approach to the Sick Neonate (<1 month age)
1) Bring to Warmer, Call for Help
2) Apply Monitors
Glucose 5) Obtain Access ... Start Empiric Management ... 7) Do Work Up Differential ... - Toxins S - Seizures ... #peds
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

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