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EKG in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
The sensitivity and specificity for EKG findings in acute PE are low.
EKG
specificity for EKG ... EKG is helpful in ... evaluating for other causes ... #EKG #Pulmonary ... diagnosis #cardiology #electrocardiogram
Antibiotic Options for Treating MRSA Infections

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

By Dr.
Treating MRSA Infections ... @SatyaPatelMD and ... Casey Kaneshiro ... aureus #staph #pharmacology ... #management #microbiology
Diagnostic Framework for Hemolysis - Intravascular vs Extravascular Causes
Intravascular Hemolysis:
 • Mechanical Trauma (Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia):
(usually IgG) (e.g ... (usually IgM) (e.g ... Drugs (Beta lactam antibiotics ... deficiencies (e.g ... Membrane defects (e.g
Modified penicillin binding proteins as mechanism of resistance to antibiotics.
Penicillin Binding Proteins (Transpeptidases) cross link peptidoglycan
(e.g. high dose ... amox for an ear infection ... cephalosporin (e.g ... vancomycin to CTX (e.g ... Proteins #AMR #PBP #pharmacology
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 ... prior resistance. e.g ... ampicillin #management ... #antibiogram #pharmacology
Assessment of the Child with Eczema
Distribution of atopic eczema - The distribution of eczema tends to
, e.g. ... , e.g. herpes simplex ... of an allergen, e.g ... . egg - Contact ... its management?
Pediatric Vomiting - Gastrointestinal and Systemic Causes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hepatobiliary:
 • Acute Hepatitis
 • Acute
Gastrointestinal and ... Systemic Causes ... Other: • Sepsis (e.g ... Chemotherapy • Antibiotics ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Causes of Erythema Nodosum
Common
 - Idiopathic (up to 55 percent)
 - Infections: streptococcal pharyngitis (28 to
Causes of Erythema ... 55 percent) - Infections ... to 10 percent): antibiotics ... (e.g., sulfonamides ... virus, hepatitis B and
Vasopressors and Inotropes - Pharmacology Summary
Vasopressors
Phenylephrine (alpha-1)
 • Increases BP, SVR
 • Risk of reflex bradycardia
Inotropes - Pharmacology ... • Higher doses cause ... cAMP/cGMP • Causes ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #Pharmacology ... #Summary #management
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Abscess - Diagnosis and ... Management Summary ... polymicrobial infection ... • Most common cause ... • Vasculitis (e.g