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IDSA Algorithm for the Initial Management of Fever and Neutropenia

LOW RISK
 • Antidpated neutropenia < 7
IDSA Algorithm for ... the Initial Management ... Neutropenia LOW RISK ... comorbidities HIGH RISK ... #Algorithm #Management
Figure. An approach to the diagnostic use of echocardiography (echo). Rx indicates prescription; TEE, transesophageal
echocardiography; and
prescription; TEE ... initial patient risks ... secondary ventricular dysfunction ... #TEE #Algorithm ... #idsa
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
risk of the surgery ... Performance thorough ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... with valvular dysfunction ... or LV dysfunction
Evaluation and Management of Hyperkalemia

As with hypokalemia, the immediate danger of hyperkalemia is its effect on
with hypokalemia, the ... their increased risk ... with underlying renal ... dysfunction merit ... Hyperkalemia #Evaluation #Algorithm
IDSA Algorithm for the Management of Purulent skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs). 
Mild infection: for
IDSA Algorithm for ... the Management ... evidence of organ dysfunction ... #SSTIs #Algorithm ... infections #cellulitis #idsa
Vancomycin Associated Acute Kidney Injury

 • Drug induced acute kidney injury is generally defined as a
Risk of vancomycin ... particularly underlying renal ... dysfunction), co-prescribing ... nephrotoxic agents, the ... by minimizing risk
SEPSIS AND SEPTIC SHOCK

DEFINITION AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
 • Sepsis: Life-threatening organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host
Life-threatening organ dysfunction ... Lymphopenia (Increased risk ... COMMON CAUSES + RISK ... • Risk factors ... Renal Window:
IDSA Algorithm for the management of acute bacterial Rhinosinusitis
Signs & Symptoms either:
a) Persistent & not improving
IDSA Algorithm for ... the management ... " (>3-4 days) Risk ... rhinosinusitis #Algorithm ... management #bacterial #idsa
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Look back in the ... circulation = risk ... always a good idea ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
48% depending on the ... Attempt if high risk ... Anaphylaxis, Acute Renal ... severe APLS, organ dysfuxtion