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Polyarteritis Nodosa (PAN) - Vasculitis Management Algorithm - ACR/VF 2021 Guidelines
 • Severe Disease → Remission
Vasculitis Management Algorithm ... - ACR/VF 2021 Guidelines ... immunosuppressive agent (e.g ... Vasculitis #Management #Treatment ... ACR2021 #Guidelines #algorithm
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Cryptococcosis in HIV-AIDS
Treatment for cryptococcosis consists of 3 phases: induction,
Cryptococcosis in HIV-AIDS Treatment ... PO QID (AI); or ... PO QID (AI)—if ... IDSA #Prevention #Treatment ... opportunistic #infections #HIVAIDS
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Disseminated Mycobacterium Avium Complex in HIV-AIDS
Preventing 1st Episode of Disseminated
500 mg PO BID (AI ... ethambutol 15 mg/kg ... ethambutol 15 mg/kg ... IDSA #Prevention #Treatment ... opportunistic #infections #HIVAIDS
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Coccidiodomycosis in HIV-AIDS
Treating Mild Infections (Such As Focal Pneumonia or asymptomatic patients
amphotericin B 3–5 mg/kg ... deoxycholate 0.7–1.0 mg/kg ... IV daily (AII) ... IDSA #Prevention #Treatment ... opportunistic #infections #HIVAIDS
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Bartonella Infections in HIV-AIDS
Preferred Therapy
For Bacillary Angiomatosis, Peliosis Hepatis, Bacteremia, and Osteomyelitis:
PO or IV q12h (AII ... gentamicin 1 mg/kg ... course of primary treatment ... IDSA #Prevention #Treatment ... opportunistic #infections #HIVAIDS
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Histoplasma Capsulatum Infections in HIV-AIDS
Indications for Initiating Primary Prophylaxis:
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amphotericin B at 3 mg/kg ... IV daily (AI) ... least 12 months (AII ... IDSA #Prevention #Treatment ... opportunistic #infections #HIVAIDS
Essential Thrombocythemia (ET)
ET is a chronic myeloproliferative neoplasm. Most cases are related to mutations that affect
, symptoms and complications ... • Thrombosis (e.g ... PV, MDS, CML) Treatment ... • Treatment is ... • Treatment algorithms
Refractory Ascites - Ascites that cannot be mobilized or early recurrence that cannot be prevented
Diuretic Resistant:
diuretic-induced complications ... Weight loss of <0.8 kg ... Diuretic-induced complications ... diagnosis #management #algorithm ... #treatment #hepatology
Hypothermia - Protocol for ED
CORE TEMP < 34º
INITIAL THERAPY
 • Remove wet garments
 • Avoid rough
• Cover with BAIR ... Lipase, CK • ECG ... Protocol #management #treatment ... #algorithm
Abdominal Compartment Syndrome & Intrabdominal Pressure Measurement
APP (Abdominal Perfusion Pressure) = MAP (Mean Arterial Pressure) -
after previous treatment ... correct placement (e.g ... POCUS) and function ... urinary catheter (e.g ... allow flushing of air