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ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITIES IN INTENSIVE CARE

Antibiotic spectra made simple(r). Version 2, now updated with new bugs &
ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITIES ... spectra made simple ... CriticalCare #Overview ... #Pharmacology # ... Microbiology #sensitivities
Daptomycin  - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: Lipopeptide antibiotic – forms transmembrane channels and depolarizes cells.
Class Overview ... Spectrum: only covers ... MRSA bacteremia/endocarditis ... cidal nature) #Pharmacology ... #Overview #Daptomycin
Synercid (Quinupristin/Dalfopristin) (IV) - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: “Streptogramins”– inhibits sequential steps in ribosomal synthesis
Spectrum: covers MRSA
Class Overview ... ribosomal synthesis Spectrum ... for bacteremia/endocarditis ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics ... #Review #Overview
Aminoglycosides  - Antibiotics Class Overview

Gentamicin, Tobramycin, Amikacin, Streptomycin -30S inhibitor (all IV)
Spectrum: Extremely efficacious vs.
Aminoglycosides - Antibiotics ... Class Overview ... inhibitor (all IV) Spectrum ... effect (mainly in endocarditis ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics
For my UME micro course, I made a figure that captures this terminology and lets learners
antibiotics cover ... ’ antibiotic. ... #antibiogram #pharmacology ... #management #spectrum ... #table #sensitivities
Flutycosine - Antibiotics Class Overview
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Mechanism: 5-FC interferes with DNA and protein synthesis.  Only
Flutycosine - Antibiotics ... Class Overview ... B for initial management ... candidal infections (endocarditis ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 • Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 • Additional culture
w/ septic pulmonary ... course • Adjust antibiotics ... on speciation & sensitivities ... • Aggressive management ... criticalcare #diagnosis #management