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Algorithm for the differentiation between simple and complex febrile seizures. Guidelines for evaluation of each. #Diagnosis
Algorithm for the ... between simple and complex ... Guidelines for evaluation ... Diagnosis #Management #EM ... FebrileSeizure #Fever
Serious Bacterial Illness (SBI):
1) UTI and pyelonephritis
Most common cause of SBI
Accounts for 3-8% of uncharacterized fevers
Female
pyelonephritis Most common cause ... uncharacterized fevers ... Consider BCx, CSF evaluation ... (particularly complex ... Diagnosis #Peds #EM
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
DIAGNOSTICS Paracentesis ... if other signs (fever ... fluoroquinolone to complete ... not) - ↓ rebleeding ... #prophylaxis #treatment
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... fluoroquinolone to complete ... unclear source (in case ... TIPS • Pre-TIPS evaluation ... Diagnosis #Management #treatment
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
 •
Antimicrobial treatment ... therapy Herpes Simplex ... • Symptoms: Fever ... • Symptoms: Fever ... Demyelinating disease caused
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
are excellent at evaluating ... & Dry) is the treatment ... causing hypovolemia needing ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm
Erythema Nodosum Overview

Definition: 
 • EN is an inflammatory condition characterized by tender, red nodules, typically
Common Causes of ... symptoms such as fever ... Approach: Clinical Evaluation ... Laboratory Tests: • Complete ... Symptomatic Treatment