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ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITIES IN INTENSIVE CARE

Antibiotic spectra made simple(r). Version 2, now updated with new bugs &
with new bugs & drugs ... #Classes #Bacterial ... Susceptibilities #ICU ... CriticalCare #Overview ... #Pharmacology #
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Pathophysiology: Triggering factor (infection,...)→Activation of CD8 T cells (IFN-y) → Excessive activation of macrophages
CMV, HHV8,...), Bacteria ... immune deficiency, Drugs ... Treatment: • Etiological ... of emergency, ICU ... diagnosis #management #treatment
Sulfonamides - Antibiotics Class Overview

BACTRIM/SEPTRA (TMP/SMX) - inhibit sequential steps in Folate synthesis --> bacteriostatic

Spectrum: Wide
Class Overview ... including typical bacterial ... including PCP PNA (drug ... choice, both for treatment ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Caused by splanchnic ... • ↓ Effective arterial ... Exclude other AKI causes ... Treatment Overview ... Norepinephrine (ICU