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Parks Classification of Perianal Fistulas
 • Superificial (Simple) - Superficial fistula w/o crossing any sphincter or
Parks Classification ... simple if low, complex ... Supra-Sphincteric (complex ... Extra-Sphincteric (complex ... muscle #Parks #Classification
Algorithm for the differentiation between simple and complex febrile seizures. Guidelines for evaluation of each. #Diagnosis
Algorithm for the ... between simple and complex ... Diagnosis #Management #EM ... FebrileSeizure #Fever ... Workup #Simple #Complex
Complex Perianal Fistulas and Crohn's Disease - Management Algorithm
Factors for Operative Strategy
  • Fistula Classification
Complex Perianal ... Fistulas and Crohn's ... Disease - Management Algorithm ... Operative Strategy • Fistula ... Classification
Supracondylar Fracture Classification - Type I: Non-displaced. Type II: Displaced with intact anterior cortex. Type III:
Supracondylar Fracture Classification ... Type III: Complete ... cortex) #Diagnosis #EM ... Flexion #Fracture #Classification
Serious Bacterial Illness (SBI):
1) UTI and pyelonephritis
Most common cause of SBI
Accounts for 3-8% of uncharacterized fevers
Female
uncharacterized fevers ... (particularly complex ... Diagnosis #Peds #EM ... #Classification ... #Fever #SBI #SeriousBacterialIllness
Chronic Cough - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Red Flags:
 • Fever, night sweats, chills (infection)
 • Weight loss,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Red Flags: • Fever ... bronchoscopy to complete ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Anaphylaxis, Hay fever ... Antigen-antibody complex ... Antigen-antibody complexes ... allergy #table #classification
Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis (RPGN) 
 - Loss of kidney function over a short period of tirne
space) Immune-Complex ... staining on IF • No EM ... Glomerulonephritis #RPGN #Classification
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
DIAGNOSTICS Paracentesis ... if other signs (fever ... • Early (<12h) paracentesis ... Day 3 repeat paracentesis ... fluoroquinolone to complete
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... alkalosis - Fistulas ... homeostasis is complex ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm