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What causes fever? - *ABCDEFGHIMN* *Auto-immune* - SLE, GCA *Blood* - Heme/Onc - Leukemia/Lymphoma *Cancer* *Drugs* - Amphotericin B, Beta-lactam abx, procainamide *Endo* - hyperthyroidism, pheochromocytoma *Familial mediterranean fever* *GI* - intra-abdominal abscess, IBD *Heart*- MI, endocarditis *Infection* - bacterial, viral, fungal, parasites, etc. *Misc* - Hematoma *Neuro* - tumor, ICH, MS - interfere w/ thermoregulatory process What is malignant hyperthermia? - *high fever ...

IV/VI murmurs - are loud when heard through a stethoscope and are accompanied by a palpable thrill (i.e., palpable vibration) sentinel event - unexpected occurrence involving death, serious or permanent physical or psychological harm, or the risk thereof; applies if no harm occurs, but the same circumstances could result in harm in the future. mitral regurgitation - S3 with a systolic, high-pitched murmur at the fifth intercostal space. s/s: fatigue, trouble breathing while exertin...