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Suspected catheter-related bloodstream infection - Management Algorithm
 • Temperature 37.8 C   • Rigors
- Management Algorithm ... Antibiotic Management ... • Persistent fever ... #Management #Algorithm ... #CRBSI #diagnosis
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis ... and Management ... polymicrobial infection ... : • 80% have fever ... Intervention: - Fevers
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Acute Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Are the following present?
   1.
Algorithm for the ... HIV infection or ... Bloody diarrhea, fever ... Acute #Diarrhea #management ... #diagnosis
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
serious bacterial infections ... an infant with fever ... CRP < 20 mg/L #Diagnosis ... #Management #Pediatrics ... #LP #Antibiotics
Algorithm for Suspected Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device (CIED) Pocket Infection
Algorithm for Management of bacteremia without evidence
Algorithm for ... Management of bacteremia ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #management #cardiology ... #CIED #IDSA #Guideline
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
verrucous) • Lung ... night sweats, fever ... • IV Antibiotics ... Persistent bacteremia/fevers ... #management #cardiology
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
globules in the lung ... progressive inflammatory infection ... • Diagnosis: ... - Fever, ... - Antibiotic
SEPSIS AND SEPTIC SHOCK

DEFINITION AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
 • Sepsis: Life-threatening organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host
: Lungs (40-60%) ... • Symptoms: Fever ... mental status DIAGNOSIS ... Septic #Shock #Diagnosis ... #Management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Skin exam for infection ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... one post op Cardiology ... unless prior heart/lung ... stratification #diagnosis
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
, verrucous) - Lung ... night sweats, fever ... Treatment • IV antibiotics ... Persistent bacteremia/fevers ... #cardiology #infectiousdiseases