3 results
Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 • Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 • Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
Abdominal or flank ... ultrasound as initial ... : • Empiric antibiotics ... data • Early treatment ... #diagnosis #management
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
culture-positive SBP ... culture-positive SBP ... , abdominal pain ... , mortality in SBP ... #Peritonitis #SBP
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
investigations and treatments ... bacterial infections (SBI ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Pediatrics #Peds ... Algorithm #LP #Antibiotics