CAP14: Fever

 

The trainee will be able to assess a patient presenting with fever to produce a valid differential diagnosis, investigate appropriately, formulate and implement a management plan.

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Lightning Learning: Infective Endocarditis
Lightning Learning: Infective Endocarditis

Infective Endocarditis is an infectious disease of the heart and surrounding vessels commonly seen in patients with a history of cardiac disease.

Lightning Learning: Malaria
Lightning Learning: Malaria

Suspect malaria in anyone with a fever or a history of fever who previously visited a malaria endemic area. One bite is all it takes!

Missed Case of Infective Endocarditis (IE): A Possible Differential to Rule Out in the ED
Missed Case of Infective Endocarditis (IE): A Possible Differential to Rule Out in the ED

Poster submission by Dr Qurrat-ul-ain Tahir for the #EM2C2018 conference

#SimBlog: Does He Need A Bolus?
#SimBlog: Does He Need A Bolus?

A 2-year-old with a 7-day history of fever. Today he has stopped eating and drinking.

#SimBlog: The Returned Traveller
#SimBlog: The Returned Traveller

A 20-year-old presents to your ED with a history of fever and sweats. Don't forget their travel history!

Lighting Learning: Malaria
Lighting Learning: Malaria

Malaria should be considered in any febrile or unwell patient who has visited endemic areas.

#SimBlog: Festive Fever
#SimBlog: Festive Fever

78-year-old male admitted from his residential home with a 1-day history of being generally unwell and confused.

#SimBlog: Severe Sepsis
#SimBlog: Severe Sepsis

79-year-old man from a nursing home found unresponsive by staff this morning. Off his food yesterday.

#SimBlog: Neutropenic Sepsis
#SimBlog: Neutropenic Sepsis

53-year-old presented after an episode of collapse whilst trying to stand up from sofa. He had D&V for 2 days and hasn’t been eating or drinking well.

#PEST2015: Meningococcal Sepsis
#PEST2015: Meningococcal Sepsis

9-month-old unwell & febrile at 39deg , HR 190, peripherally shut down & lethargic.

 

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