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Abstract Number: 354
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Background: Burnout is the syndrome of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and reduced personal efficacy that occurs in individuals working in the human services field. Recent data suggests that 50% of physicians are experiencing at least one symptom of burnout. Factors that contribute to physician burnout include lack of efficiency and lack of input.There is growing concern […]
Abstract Number: 368
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Case Presentation: A previously healthy 8 month old female presented to the emergency department (ED) with diarrhea and an unusual diaper rash. Her symptoms began 6 days prior to presentation with fever and congestion. She was initially diagnosed with a viral upper respiratory infection and bilateral otitis media and was prescribed cephalexin. She later developed […]
Abstract Number: 396
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Case Presentation: A previously healthy five-year-old boy presented with forehead swelling in the setting of a recent sinus infection. His initial symptoms were fever and nasal congestion for which he was prescribed a 10-day course of cefdinir, completed three days prior to admission. After finishing the antibiotic, he developed unsteady gait, photophobia, headache, vomiting, and […]
Abstract Number: 400
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Case Presentation: A previously healthy 13-year-old male presented with a chief complaint of lower back pain and rash for the past 3 weeks. Associated symptoms included profuse sweating and 10/10 lower back pain radiating to his legs that had progressed in severity with inability to ambulate. On additional questioning, other symptoms included nausea, vomiting, diffuse […]
Abstract Number: 401
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Case Presentation: A healthy 11-year old female presented with 5 days of fever, headache, and progressive symptoms that included blurry vision, photophobia, lightheadedness, nausea, and intermittent vomiting. Family history was positive for migraine headaches. On exam, she had pupils measuring 10 mm, blurry vision and loss of acuity, but no visual field deficits or pain […]
Abstract Number: 416
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Case Presentation: 17 year-old-male with a history of anti-NMDAr encephalitis three years prior presented with two days of confusion, agitation and insomnia. Associated symptoms included anorexia, blunted affect, slow movements and, though awake, refusal to respond or engage with others. Family also reported apparent hallucinations and associated aggression including biting. Neurologic examination with non-verbal patient, […]
Abstract Number: 418
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Case Presentation: A 10-year-old Hispanic female with 7 years of episodic cervical lymphadenopathy and fever, presented with typical episode, new abdominal pain and emesis. Review of systems was positive for weight loss, night sweats, and diarrhea; she denied rash, cough, sore throat, and arthralgia. History was notable for many prior antibiotics, recently azithromycin and fluconazole […]