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Immunosuppression in Transplantation
Induction (I):
 - Basiliximab (Simulect)
 - Alemtuzumab (Campath)
 - Rituximab
 - Anti-Thymocyte Globulin (ATG)
Induction
Immunosuppressive #Medications ... #Pharmacology # ... Table #Drugs #Induction ... #Maintenance #Management ... #Nephrology #Renal
Coverage of common antibiotics used in the hospital

For empiric coverage, first define the type of infection,
prior resistance. e.g ... ESBL, KPC, VRE. etc ... ampicillin #management ... #antibiogram #pharmacology ... #table #sensitivities
Drugs Used for the Treatment of COVID-19 Infection

** Editor Note (from ophthalmology MD input) - Hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine
Treatment of COVID-19 Infection ... or detachment, etc ... smfarmhosp_smfh #Drugs #Medications ... Treatment #COVID19 #Pharmacology ... #Table #Management
Emergent Hyperkalemia Treatment Algorithm
ECG changes, weakness, K+ >6.5 Or renal insufficiency with K >5.5 with cellular
Hyperkalemia Treatment Algorithm ... ECG changes, weakness ... , K+ >6.5 Or renal ... ) ECG changes ... #Management
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... Statins - ETOH - Infection ... Herpes, Coxsackie, etc ... per day until stable ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Etiology: • Medications ... heparinized tube) • ECG ... Elimination (see Table ... STOP offending medications ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... Immunosuppressive agents, Renal ... Electrolyte abnormality, Medication ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Agents Regulating Renal ... irrigation • Management ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology ... #Pharmacology # ... Medications #Table
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
- Allergies to medications ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Obtain EKG if: ... the type of and indication ... medical and surgical management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
ECG is vital while ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... #treatment #table ... icu #clinical #pharmacology