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Antibiotic Sensitivities
Note that this chart is one of empiric bacterial sensitivities. However, with time antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic Sensitivities ... resistance has become a growing ... some bacteria growing ... #pharmacology #antibiogram ... #management
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis (SBP) - Diagnosis and Management
Ascites PMN > 250/mm3
? Nosocomial or hospital acquired. Recent
Diagnosis and Management ... Recent exposure to antibiotics ... Presentation in septic ... SBP: Medical Management ... dysfunction or liver
For my UME micro course, I made a figure that captures this terminology and lets learners
terminology and lets ... cover only a sliver ... spectrum – this lets ... #coverage #antibiogram ... #pharmacology #management
The 6 C’s of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
PSC is a chronic, cholestatic, immune-mediated disease characterized by
intra- and extra-hepatic ... ducts, commonly leading ... colorectal and hepato-biliary ... disease management ... Cholangitis #diagnosis #management
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Hepatic Encephalopathy ... Diagnosis and Management ... • Caused by liver ... non-absorbable antibiotic ... Encephalopathy #Grading
Hepatic Hydrothorax
 • Presents as right sided in 85% of cases
 • Fluid studies:
Hepatic Hydrothorax ... fluid albumin gradient ... may develop • Management ... TIPS, Liver transplant ... BrighamChiefs #Hepatic
Sepsis - Interventions that do / do not improve outcomes
Do:
- Have high index of suspicion and
not prescribe) antibiotics ... for persistent septic ... noradrenaline - Lots ... Interventions #Management