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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 ... Management #EM #Neuro #Peds ... FebrileSeizure #Fever ... #Seizure #Algorithm
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
Serious Bacterial Illness (SBI):
1) UTI and pyelonephritis
Most common cause of SBI
Accounts for 3-8% of uncharacterized fevers
Female
common cause of SBI ... uncharacterized fevers ... (particularly complex ... seizure) #Diagnosis #Peds ... Classification #Fever
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
bacterial infections (SBI ... components of the algorithm ... an infant with fever ... Management #Pediatrics #Peds ... Stratification #Fever
Complex Ascites on POCUS
62 yo F with rec dx colon CA s/p colectomy, liver cirrhosis w
Complex Ascites ... weeks ago, no fevers ... On cipro for sbp ... PittIMPOCUS #Complex ... Ascites #POCUS #SBP