PUO Flashcards
1
Q
Define fever
A
Elevation of body temperature above 38 degrees
2
Q
Define PUO
A
No diagnosis after:
3 outpatient visits
1 week of outpatient Ix
3 days in hospital
3
Q
What are the 4 kinds of PUO?
A
Classical
Neutropenic - in patients with neutrophils <500/mm3
HIV Associated - patients with HIV where fever is undiagnosed after 3 days inpatient or 4 WEEKS OUTPATIENT
Nosocomial - develops in HOSPITAL
4
Q
Give 8 investigations for PUO
A
CXR Urinalysis + measuring FBC WCC CRP ESR Cultures U+Es LFTs Creatinine
