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Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Definition: Overwhelming clinical syndrome associated with excessive macrophage activation and cytokine storm due to
can mimic common infections ... : • Infection ... the insulting agent ... If no response HLH ... Lymphohistiocytosis #diagnosis #management
Debridement and Management of Prosthetic Joint Infection (PJI)
Duration of symptoms <3 weeks OR  <30 days
Debridement and Management ... susceptible to PO agents ... change of surgical plan ... #treatment #Debridement ... #Management
Sexually Transmitted Infections - Common Outpatient Treatments 
Chlamydia 
 - Azithromycin 1 g PO once
Sexually Transmitted Infections ... Common Outpatient Treatments ... recommendations for other agents ... if there is suspected ... #Management #Pharmacology
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Bacterial Enteric Infections in HIV-AIDS
Preventing Bacterial Enteric Illness:
 • Antimicrobial
depending on their level ... 400 mg IV) q12h if ... IDSA #Prevention #Treatment ... #management #opportunistic ... #pharmacology
IDSA - Clinical Strategy to Build an Individualized Treatment Regimen for Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB)
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Individualized Treatment ... are contacts of infectious ... Tuberculosis #MDRTB #management ... #Treatment #antimicrobials ... #regimens #pharmacology
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Managing Microsporidiosis in HIV-AIDS
Preventing Chronic Microsporidiosis:
 • Because chronic microsporidiosis occurs
diarrhea control, if ... : • The best treatment ... IDSA #Prevention #Treatment ... #management #opportunistic ... #pharmacology
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
tool to assess level ... non-OTC prolonging agent ... No pharmacologic ... Delirium #PAD #ICU #CriticalCare ... #diagnosis #management
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Diuretics and Agents ... irrigation • Management ... Acute myocardial infarction ... Tolvaptan) • Treatment ... Diuresis #Nephrology #Pharmacology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment ... ABC's and Don't Ever ... cause FIRST-LINE AGENTS ... ADVANCED AIRWAY MANAGEMENT ... Paralytics: Rocuronium if
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
peaks between the ages ... back pain at/near level ... defined sensory level ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management