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Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
polymicrobial infection ... once stable - ... • Treatment duration ... Pathogens: • Aerobic Bacteria ... • Anaerobic Bacteria
Causes of Antibiotic Failure - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Diagnosis:
 • Non-Infectious: Malignant, Autoimmune, Drug-related (NMS, serotonin syndrome,
Failure - Differential ... Bug: Atypical bacteria ... Source control (abscess ... diff) • Hospital-Acquired ... #Failure #Differential
Differentiating NBTE from Infective Endocarditis
No pathognomonic signs/symptoms or echo features that are specific to NBTE, and
Features of Non-Bacterial ... embolism +++, Heart failure ... embolism +, Heart failure ... common, Aortic root abscess ... Marantic #diagnosis #table
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
NSAIDs, β-blockers, Antibiotics ... - Renal Failure ... arterial volume ... Elimination (see Table ... Definitive in ESRD or failure