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Suspected catheter-related bloodstream infection - Management Algorithm
 • Temperature 37.8 C   • Rigors
catheter-related bloodstream ... infection - Management ... Algorithm • Temperature ... • Persistent fever ... #infection #Management
Tale of Two Staphylococci: 
Methicillin-Sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). 

MSSA arrived quietly,
Tale of Two Staphylococci ... trajectory of fever ... cultures, appropriate management ... He entered the bloodstream ... teamwork, careful management
Orthopedic Dressing Materials
1. Opsite - semi-permeable-thin, adhesive transparent polyurethrane film 
 • Indications: Superficial wounds as
recommended in anearobic infections ... worn for 3-5 days-fewer ... Dressings #Materials #management ... #wound #comparison ... #table
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
or family - Ever ... Skin exam for infection ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Stable patients ... medical and surgical management