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Trials Comparing Short- vs Longer-Course Antibiotics 
... Have Shown Short-Course is JUST AS EFFECTIVEI 
Source Editorial:
Short- vs Longer-Course ... Antibiotics .. ... Have Shown Short-Course ... #Antibiotics #Duration ... #Stewardship #InfectiousDiseases
Antibiotic Stewardship: Shorter is Better 
CAP 
HAP 
VAP 
Intra-abd 
Gram Neg Bacteremia 
AECB 
Cellulitis 
Osteo 
Septic
Antibiotic Stewardship ... Shorter #Longer #Course ... #Antibiotics #Duration ... #Stewardship #InfectiousDiseases
Antibiotic Stewardship: Shorter is Better
CAP 3-5d = 5-14d
VAP 8d = 15d
Intra-abd 5 or 7d = 10
Antibiotic Stewardship ... Shorter #Longer #Course ... #Antibiotics #Duration ... #Stewardship #InfectiousDiseases
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Esophageal Variceal ... after hemostasis Antibiotics ... • 1g IV q24h, Duration ... fluoroquinolone to complete course ... adam_c_winters #Esophageal
Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
Esophageal Necrosis ... broad spectrum antibiotic ... state) predisposes esophageal ... at least 24-48 hours ... dilation Sinai
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
• Most common cause ... substance use • Esophageal ... Management: • Antibiotics ... Switch to oral antibiotics ... • Treatment duration
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
Endocarditis - Overview ... Septic emboli cause ... Treatment • IV antibiotics ... Treat underlying cause ... Diagnosis #cardiology #infectiousdiseases