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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
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
Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing Methods
1) Kirby Bauer Disk Diffusion: disks impregnanted w/ Abx → circular gradient →
Antibiotic Susceptibility ... Kirby Bauer Disk Diffusion ... diffusion (E test ... Hybrid between disk diffusion ... concentrations + algorithms
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
(max: 1000 mg) infusion ... by continuous infusion ... continuous IV infusion ... continuous IV infusion ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT ... 50mcg bolus -> infusion ... 2-5 days) A - Antibiotics ... Variceal Bleed Management ... #algorithm #VARICEALB
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Diagnosis and Management ... 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
Severe Influenza Checklist

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