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Suspected catheter-related bloodstream infection - Management Algorithm
 • Temperature 37.8 C   • Rigors
Algorithm • Temperature ... Antibiotic Management ... Antibiotic Management ... endocarditis, epidural abscess ... #Algorithm #CRBSI
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
and Management ... • Most common cause ... Pathogens: • Aerobic Bacteria ... • Anaerobic Bacteria ... #differential #causes
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Key Components: ... Assess functional ... physical exam - Key components ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... medical and surgical management
SEPSIS AND SEPTIC SHOCK

DEFINITION AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
 • Sepsis: Life-threatening organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host
• 2016 Consensus ... COMMON CAUSES + ... Gram-positive/-negative bacteria ... INITIAL MANAGEMENT ... source (e.g., abscess
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Diagnosis and Management ... NSAIDs, β-blockers, Antibiotics ... (Bactrim, PCN G-K ... only if no clear cause ... Elimination (see Table