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Algorithm for Suspected Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device (CIED) Pocket Infection
Algorithm for Management of bacteremia without evidence
Implantable Electronic Device ... Management of bacteremia ... #Pocket #device ... #infection #Algorithm ... cardiology #CIED #IDSA
IDSA Algorithm for the Initial Management of Fever and Neutropenia

LOW RISK
 • Antidpated neutropenia < 7
IDSA Algorithm for ... the Initial Management ... stable and no medical ... >7 days or • Clinically ... #Algorithm #Management
IDSA Algorithm for the Management of Purulent skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs). 
Mild infection: for
IDSA Algorithm for ... the Management ... or those with clinical ... #SSTIs #Algorithm ... #Management #skin
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
Algorithm • 40- ... fatigue despite clinical ... Pearls: • IDA ... differentiate IDA ... #management
C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
Clostridioides Difficile Infection ... Diagnosis and Management ... GrepMed Handbook Clinical ... immunocompromised, IBD ... (IDSA 2021):
Coverage of common antibiotics used in the hospital

For empiric coverage, first define the type of infection,
coverage, first define ... the type of infection ... Consult ID if needed ... ampicillin #management ... pharmacology #table
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Mucosal Candidiasis in HIV-AIDS
Oropharyngeal Candidiasis: Initial Episodes (Duration of Therapy: 7–14 days)
Preferred
IDSA Recommendations ... chew, or crush tablet ... suspension 400 mg PO BID ... Prevention #Treatment #management ... opportunistic #infections
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Any implantable devices ... Skin exam for infection ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Change in clinical ... medical and surgical management
Potential Treatment Agents for Treatment of the Primary Clostridium difficile infection Episode
Proven efficacy:
 • Vancomycin -
Clostridium difficile infection ... 50 mg IV every bid ... options #treatment #management ... #pharmacology #idsa ... #table
Tale of Two Staphylococci: 
Methicillin-Sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). 

MSSA arrived quietly,
Tale of Two Staphylococci ... followed the usual clinical ... cultures, appropriate management ... , nursing, infection ... teamwork, careful management