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Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
• Most common cause ... : • 80% have fever ... Intervention: - Fevers ... Pathogens: • Aerobic Bacteria ... • Anaerobic Bacteria
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
investigations and treatments ... risk of serious bacterial ... an infant with fever ... CRP < 20 mg/L #Diagnosis ... #LP #Antibiotics
Causes of Antibiotic Failure - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Diagnosis:
 • Non-Infectious: Malignant, Autoimmune, Drug-related (NMS, serotonin syndrome,
Causes of Antibiotic ... Bug: Atypical bacteria ... Immunocompromise Treatment ... • Secondary to Treatment ... SJS, DIHS, drug fever
Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 • Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 • Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
cystitis, may have fever ... Pathophysiology: • Bacteria ... KUB or abdominal ultrasound ... Management: • Empiric antibiotics ... data • Early treatment
Subinvolution of the uterus refers to the delayed return of the uterus to its pre-pregnancy size
Causes Retained ... tenderness Possibly fever ... is present Diagnosis ... uterine size) Ultrasound ... suspected) Treatment
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Diagnosis: ... - Fever, ... - Antibiotic ... #Emergencies #diagnosis ... #management #treatment
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
importantly, bedside ultrasound ... & Dry) is the treatment ... the determined cause ... #algorithm #management ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare
Severe Influenza Checklist

Diagnostic tests 
 - Blood cultures x2 
 - Sputum gram stain & culture
function tests - Ultrasound ... Antibiotics - ... Beta-lactam until bacterial ... suspected Adiunctive treatments ... Checklist #Management #CriticalCare