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Clostridium Dificile Risk by Antibiotic Class

Pooled and study-specific risk estimates of community-associated CDI risk by antibiotic
by Antibiotic Class ... by antibiotic class ... CDifficile #Infection #Antibiotics ... #Pharmacology #Class ... #Clostridium #Table
Antibiotic classification refers to the categorization of antibiotics based on their chemical structure, mechanism of action,
in this class include ... in this class include ... in this class include ... in this class. ... in this class include
Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
Each class of medications ... own benefits and risks ... the hypoglycemia risk ... pharmacotherapy #table
A priority in this project was to appropriately stratify participants into a low, medium, or high-intensity
group-based exercise class ... CDC, entitled “Algorithm ... for Fall Risk Assessment ... The algorithm is ... #Fall #Risk #Screening
Pulmonary Embolism - Risk Stratification and Prognostication based on scores and clinical features

 • Bova score
Pulmonary Embolism - Risk ... PE-related) • PESI class ... Hemodynamics (Stable ... Pulmonary #Embolism #Risk
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
functional status - Able ... metabolic equivalent able ... ASA class If ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Stable patients
Fluoroquinolones - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: DNA Gyrase  and Topoisomerase inhibitors bactericidal 
Side effects: QT prolongation
Fluoroquinolones - Antibiotics ... Class Overview ... suggested increased risk ... with increased risk ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Classification
The ASA classification (Table) aims to predict perioperative mortality rates but
classification (Table ... Higher ASA class ... when an ASA class ... compared with an ASA class ... and when an ASA class
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
and Management Algorithm ... Modifications (Diet ... DM2 • High risk ... • Secondary Causes ... Targets #Management #algorithm
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
pneumonia • DM risk ... Switch to oral antibiotics ... once stable - ... shows a small, stable ... #differential #causes