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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
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Shock Classification ... Pathophysiology Comparison ... massive pericardial effusion ... Tamponade: pericardial effusion ... external fluid loss leading
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
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 ... #MPE #Algorithm ... #Management #ATS
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... Diagnosis and Management ... bolus → 50mcg/hr infusion ... after hemostasis Antibiotics ... 7-9 g/dL PPI infusion
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 ... #Algorithm #Effusion ... #Malignant #Management
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding ... and endotherapy; Infusion ... NonVariceal #UpperGI #Bleeding ... Endoscopy #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm
Severe Influenza Checklist

Diagnostic tests 
 - Blood cultures x2 
 - Sputum gram stain & culture
needed to exclude effusion ... Antibiotics - ... fiQT) - Beta-lactam ... Influenza #Checklist #Management