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Table 3. Suggested Empiric Treatment Options for Clinically Suspected Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Units Where Empiric Methicillin-Resistant
Suggested Empiric ... Treatment Options ... in Units Where Empiric ... Antipseudomonal/Gram-Negative ... Appropriate #Management #InfectiousDiseases
Algorithm for the Treatment of Severe Hypoglycemia

Step #1:  IV dextrose bolus

Step #2:  food (if
Algorithm for the ... Treatment of Severe ... infusion Step #4a ... #Treatment #Severe ... Hypoglycemia #Management #Endocrinology
CAPD-associated peritonitis (Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis) - 5 Things To Know
Diagnosis (Two of the following):
(1) Clinical
CAPD-associated ... • 15-35% Gram negative ... diverticulitis) Treatment ... • Empiric: vanc ... Diagnosis #Management #InfectiousDiseases
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
The algorithm below ... probability) and negative ... (~0.5%) and a negative ... short course of treatment ... treatment would
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
Acquired Pneumonia (CAP ... screening: High negative ... RESPIRATORY 96.1% • Empiric ... procalcitonin level Treatment ... Diagnosis #Management #treatment