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Coverage of common antibiotics used in the hospital

For empiric coverage, first define the type of infection,
first define the type ... of infection, then ... prior resistance. e.g ... ampicillin #management ... #table #sensitivities
Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome (WPW) is one of several disorders of the electrical system of the heart that
WPW is caused by ... resulting in a unique type ... Diagnosis #Cardiology #MedStudent ... #EKG #WPW #WolffParkinsonWhite ... DeltaWave #ShortPR #Criteria
What are the different types of buprenorphine?

Though predominantly used as a sublingual film, buprenorphine can also
the different types ... formulations (eg ... associated with direct injection ... #Pharmacology #Buprenorphine ... #Formulations #Types
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
is not desired (e.g ... is not desired (e.g ... be used in all types ... #pharmacology # ... criticalcare
Approach to Possible Hypertensive Emergency

criteria required to diagnose hypertensive emergency
(1) Severe hypertension
 - Usually a MAP
Hypertensive Emergency criteria ... mm is needed to cause ... hypertension (e.g ... Myocardial ischemia (type-II ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #CriticalCare
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
Pager Summary Type ... determines blood type ... in recipient (e.g ... Blood Product Types ... Transfusions #diagnosis #management
Fusarium Infections
Acquired through:
1. Inhalation of airborne conidia > germinates > blood > disseminated
2. Trauma (implantation with
Fusarium Infections ... BCx+ in -40% of cases ... ; triazole (e.g. ... Depending on the type ... infectiousdiseases #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 ... indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if: ... Risk Stratify Type ... What is the type
TRALI Diagnostic Criteria
TRALI type 1 - Patients who have no risk factors for ARDS and meet
TRALI type 1 - ... edema on imaging (eg ... for ARDS TRALI type ... TRALI l, and b Stable ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
Fusarium Treatment
 • Antifungal "susceptibility" can vary with Fusarium spp
 • F. oxysporum: low MICS to
amphotericin B for severe cases ... ; triazole (e.g. ... Depending on the type ... require enucleation Infectious ... infectiousdiseases #management