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Antibiotics and CNS Diffusion

1. Drugs with good CNS diffusion:

- Fluoroquinolones, Fluconazole, voriconazole, Rifampin, Oxazolidinones, Metronidazole

2. Drugs
Antibiotics and ... CNS Diffusion ... : - β-lactam agents ... #CNS #Diffusion ... #Pharmacology #Classification
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT ... 50mcg bolus -> infusion ... 2-5 days) A - Antibiotics ... #algorithm #VARICEALB
IDSA Surgical Wound Infection Algorithm
Algorithm for the management and treatment of surgical site infections (SSIs). 
*For
Algorithm for ... the management and ... ) allergy to β-lactam ... antibiotics. ... #IDSA #management
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Shock Classification ... Pathophysiology Comparison ... external fluid loss leading ... Pathophysiology #Comparison ... criticalcare #diagnosis #classification
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... Diagnosis and Management ... after hemostasis Antibiotics ... Esophageal #Variceal #Bleeding ... #Diagnosis #Management
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Diagnosis and Management ... Infection, GI bleeding ... metabolized to lactic ... non-absorbable antibiotic ... Encephalopathy #Grading #Classification
Management of patients with known or suspected malignant pleural effusion (MPE) - An Official ATS/STS/STR Clinical
Management of patients ... malignant pleural effusion ... care (intravenous antibiotics ... Effusions #MPE #Algorithm ... #Management #ATS
Peritoneal Dialysis vs Hemodialysis - Advantages and Disadvantages 
Peritoneal Dialysis:
 • Access: Abdominal wall insertion of
wall insertion of plastic ... Complications: Bleeding ... #Hemodialysis #comparison ... disadvantages #nephrology #management
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
ecchymoses, mucosal bleeding ... propylthiouracil) - β-lactam ... antibiotics ... hematology #diagnosis #management
Orthopedic Dressing Materials
1. Opsite - semi-permeable-thin, adhesive transparent polyurethrane film 
 • Indications: Superficial wounds as
antiseptics or antibiotics ... degree burn heavy bleeding ... wounds prone to bleeding ... Dressings #Materials #management ... #wound #comparison