So glad you asked.
There are many roads that lead to the conclusion that a syndrome has features of inflammation.
Fever is the most specific, but there are many other paths.
More here - bit.ly/2VXeky0
Here is them systematically walking us through the infection category:
clinicalproblemsolving.com/dx-schema-infe…
We just basically said:
Inflammation = iMade
Prioritize the "i" and then move on to the Made.
Examples
1. This incredible @hdx case from @sargsyanz
bit.ly/3cbYcgY
2. This @CPSolvers morning report case from @INizamuddinMD
bit.ly/3aXorHE
Cytopenias, a super high ferritin, high triglycerides and a low fibrinogen, also shift your iMade considerations
Watch this @CPSolvers report from @tarheel_doctor - the Dx considerations change as soon as these labs above are revealed...
bit.ly/3a2V4CC
I have none.
This is a thought experiment, and I would LOVE your input.
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