Febris Flashcards
1
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Keypoiunts FUO
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- consider wrok up in light of pre- and post test probability
2 trust the clinical clues and make a substantiated diagnosis - diferentiate DD based on clinic, radiology, lab results. Always formulate a leading probability diagnosis
2
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Definitie FUO
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temp ≥ 38.3◦C for ≥ 3 weeks
No cause despite 3 days of admission or ≥ 3 outpatient visits.
3
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Temperatuur/heart rate dissociation (facets sign)
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1 grade Celsius increase: 8-20 BPM increase
4
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How to come to a wrok up for FUO DD
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- summarize complete: clinical findings, radiology workup, lab
- check WHO/RIVM website for outbreaks
- online sites fever travel.ch en Gideon online
5
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Extra work up FUO
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Art. temporalis biopsyin those>55yrBone marrowexamination in case of cytopeniasEndocarditis workup (TEE)Othersonlyifclinicallyindicated(e.g. lymphnode biopsy)
