Bacterial Endocarditis – Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (Be Joan Of Arc)
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BE JOAN OF ARC
- B-Blood culture positive
- E-Echo evidence of vegetation
- J-Janeway lesion
- O-Oslers node
- A-Aneurysm (mycotic); Abuse(substance)
- N-Nephritis
- O-Other predisposing heart condition
- F-Fever
- A-Arterial emboli
- R-Roth’s spot; Rheumatoid factor
- C-Culture positive not meeting major criteria
Description
The major and minor criteria of endocarditis
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