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Antibiotic Options for Treating MRSA Infections

PO: Doxycycline, Clindamycin, TMP-SMX, Linezolid
IV: Linezolid, Vancomycin, Ceftaroline, Daptomycin, Tigecycline

By Dr.
Antibiotic Options ... Treating MRSA Infections ... aureus #staph #pharmacology ... #management #microbiology ... #medications
IDSA Surgical Wound Infection Algorithm
Algorithm for the management and treatment of surgical site infections (SSIs). 
*For
Algorithm Algorithm ... for the management ... anaphylaxis or hives) allergy ... to β-lactam antibiotics ... #management #SSIs
Anti-infective stewardship, including tips for using anti-infectives wisely, criteria for stepdown from IV to PO dosage
including tips for using ... anti-infectives ... IV to PO anti-infectives ... #pharmacology #antibiotics ... #medications #table
Penicillin Allergy Pathway for Antibiotic Prescription in Patients With Penicillin Allergy
Mild Reaction - Itching, Minor rash
Pathway for Antibiotic ... anemia • Avoid using ... and Infectious ... #Prescription #algorithm ... #management
Coverage of common antibiotics used in the hospital

For empiric coverage, first define the type of infection,
Coverage of common antibiotics ... define the type of infection ... VRE. etc) and allergy ... ampicillin #management ... #antibiogram #pharmacology
Assessment of the Child with Eczema
Distribution of atopic eczema - The distribution of eczema tends to
- Viral infection ... or reduction in medication ... allergens, irritants, medications ... condition and its management ... Eczema #Assessment #primarycare
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
For most indications ... #management #algorithm ... #pharmacology # ... treatment #medications ... hematology #warfarin #dosing
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Disorders Testing Algorithm ... INDICATIONS FOR ... uncovered incidentally during ... causes are asthma, allergy ... drug reaction, infection
Orthopedic Dressing Materials
1. Opsite - semi-permeable-thin, adhesive transparent polyurethrane film 
 • Indications: Superficial wounds as
antiseptics or antibiotics ... recommended in anearobic infections ... Contraindications: Dry wound, infection ... with, topical medication ... Dressings #Materials #management
Blood Culture Collection Algorithm - Adult Patients with Suspected Systemic Infection 

Pawlowicz et al evidenced based
Culture Collection Algorithm ... Algorithm Source ... obtained prior to antibiotic ... #Management #BloodCultures ... Protocol #Shapiro #Indications