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Step by Step Algorithmic Approach to Pediatric Fever

Age < 21 days old (or 28 days for
Step by Step Algorithmic ... Approach to Pediatric Fever ... Leukocytes in the urine ... Peds #Diagnosis #Management ... #Infant #Fever
Hyperuricemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary - Over-production
     • Increased turnover of nucleotides
Primary
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Drug-induced • High purine ... Alcohol #gout #UricAcid ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Hyperglycemic Crisis - Algorithm for DKA/HHS

Diagnostic criteria for DKA:
 • pH < 7.3
 • Anion gap
Hyperglycemic Crisis - Algorithm ... < 18 mEq/L • Urine ... > 18 mEq/L • Urine ... Hyperglycemic #Crisis #Algorithm ... #management #endocrinology
Uric Acid Homeostasis
In the liver, purines are metabolized to uric acid. The last step in purine
The last step in purine ... #UricAcid #Homeostasis ... #Gout #Pathophysiology ... #Medications #Management
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
components of the algorithm ... an infant with fever ... leukocytes in urine ... #Diagnosis #Management ... Stratification #Fever
Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 • Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 • Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
cystitis, may have fever ... infection, such as fever ... Pathophysiology: ... present • UA and Urine ... also important Management
Pediatric Fever Without a Source - 3 months to 3 years - Additional Workup Beyond Urine
Pediatric Fever ... Workup Beyond Urine ... PCV) #Diagnosis #Management ... Peds #EM #Workup #Algorithm
SEPSIS AND SEPTIC SHOCK

DEFINITION AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
 • Sepsis: Life-threatening organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host
DEFINITION AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY ... • Pathophysiology ... • Symptoms: Fever ... - Decreased urine ... INITIAL MANAGEMENT