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Suspected catheter-related bloodstream infection - Management Algorithm
 • Temperature 37.8 C   • Rigors
bloodstream infection ... Antibiotic Management ... after treatment ... #catheter #bloodstream ... #infection #Management
Sepsis - Diagnosis and Management
Life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection
SEPTIC SHOCK
host response to infection ... recognition and treatment ... with: 1 Empiric ... broad spectrum antibiotics ... #QSOFA #SIRS #criticalcare
CAPD-associated peritonitis (Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis) - 5 Things To Know
Diagnosis (Two of the following):
(1) Clinical
diverticulitis) Treatment ... • Empiric: vanc ... infection (exit ... • Prophylactic antibiotics ... peritonitis #Diagnosis #Management
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Hepatic Encephalopathy ... Precipitants: Infection ... TIPS West Haven Criteria ... Initiate empiric ... non-absorbable antibiotic
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
substance use • IV catheter ... Marantic (NTBE) Differential ... -> TEE • Duke Criteria ... • IV Antibiotics ... Endocarditis #diagnosis #management
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
- Overview and Differential ... substance use • IV catheter ... → TEE • Duke Criteria ... hematuria, + RF Treatment ... • IV antibiotics