8 results
An evidence-based algorithm to guide the use of MRSA coverage (in community acquired pneumonia) is shown
evidence-based algorithm ... (in community acquired ... Indications #Pneumonia #Algorithm ... CAP #Community #Acquired ... Management #Deescalate #Deescalation
Microbiology Antibiogram - Antibiotic Sensitivities
Gram Positive Cocci
Gram Negative Bacilli
Gram Negative Coccobacilli
Anaerobes
Atypicals

#Antibiogram #Antibiotic #Sensitivity #Susceptibility #table #pharmacology
Microbiology Antibiogram ... Atypicals #Antibiogram ... Susceptibility #table ... #pharmacology #Coverage
Coverage of common antibiotics used in the hospital

For empiric coverage, first define the type of infection,
Coverage of common ... For empiric coverage ... #antibiotics #coverage ... #antibiogram ... pharmacology #table
For my UME micro course, I made a figure that captures this terminology and lets learners
‘broaden’ this coverage ... holes” in their coverage ... #antibiotics #coverage ... #antibiogram #pharmacology ... management #spectrum #table
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
Community Acquired ... MRSA: Add MRSA coverage ... PCR to allow de-escalation ... Aeruginosa: Add coverage ... Pulmonary #Community #Acquired
Algorithm for the Management of Ventricular Tachycardia Electrical Storm
ES diagnosed (≥ 3 episodes of VT/ICD therapies
Algorithm for the ... cardioversion Stable ... QTc (Torsades) / Acquired ... #Tachycardia #Algorithm
Comparison of Fever Algorithms for Infants <3 months old

AGE, INCLUSION, TESTS 
REQUIRED, "LOW RISK" CRITERIA, TREATMENT,
Comparison of Fever Algorithms ... INCLUSION, TESTS REQUIRED ... #EBM #Fever #Algorithm ... #Comparison #Table
Instructions for Proper Office Blood Pressure Measurement
Conditions
 • Quiet room with comfortable temperature.
 • Before measurements:
Arm resting on table ... Calculate the average ... measurement is required