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IDSA Algorithm for the Management of Purulent skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs). 
Mild infection: for
Algorithm for the Management ... with systemic signs ... with systemic signs ... approved for this indication ... SSTIs #Algorithm #Management
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Dislocation - ED Management ... glenoid) • ED Management ... intraarticular injection ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Blood Culture Collection Algorithm - Adult Patients with Suspected Systemic Infection 

Pawlowicz et al evidenced based
unstable vital signs ... blood cultures should ... blood cultures should ... #Management #BloodCultures ... Protocol #Shapiro #Indications
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
all carpal bones should ... "Terry Thomas" sign ... all carpal bones should ... ("Terry Thomas sign ... #Orthopedics #Sports
SKIN RASHES 



Skin rashes can occur from a variety of factors, including infections, heat, allergens, immune
factors, including infections ... disorders and medications ... fever and systemic signs ... of illness should
Management of patients with known or suspected malignant pleural effusion (MPE) - An Official ATS/STS/STR Clinical
Management of patients ... short survival” should ... (IPC)–related infection ... there are any signs ... MPE #Algorithm #Management
Drugs Used for the Treatment of COVID-19 Infection

** Editor Note (from ophthalmology MD input) - Hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine
Treatment of COVID-19 Infection ... Hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine should ... macular pathology" should ... smfarmhosp_smfh #Drugs #Medications ... Pharmacology #Table #Management
Orthopedic Dressing Materials
1. Opsite - semi-permeable-thin, adhesive transparent polyurethrane film 
 • Indications: Superficial wounds as
Orthopedic Dressing ... recommended in anearobic infections ... Contraindications: Dry wound, infection ... Disadvantages: Allergy #Orthopedics ... Dressings #Materials #management
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Definition: Overwhelming clinical syndrome associated with excessive macrophage activation and cytokine storm due to
Diagnosis: HLH signs ... can mimic common infections ... Treatment: • Infection ... should be diagnosed ... Lymphohistiocytosis #diagnosis #management
Anti-IL6 Agents (Tocilizumab, Siltuximab) in COVID19

IL-6 activates T cells and macrophages, among other cell types (see
Total dose should ... Tocilizumab should ... respiratory tract infection ... #Pharmacology #Management ... #Medications