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Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
and Management Algorithm ... Bacterial culture ... above testing negative ... #Workup #Management ... Algorithm #Transplant #diagnosis
Psittacosis 
Pathogen: Chlamydia psittaci - obligate intracellular gram negative
Transmission:
 • Birds are the primary reservoir
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intracellular gram negative ... pain, hemoptysis, diarrhea ... test • PCR • Culture ... Chlamydia #psittaci #microbiology ... #diagnosis #management
ICU Pre-Rounding Bundle Checklist
VITALS: trends!
 • Important to know if the pt is getting better or
Bundle Checklist ... and hourly net negative ... new/updated culture ... #Checklist #CriticalCare ... #Management
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
Liberation Bundle ... line non-benzo sedative ... used as first sedative ... #CriticalCare # ... diagnosis #management
Admitting in the ICU - Checklist
VITALS: If bad, stop and go see the patient immediately; you
esp in work-up/management ... of shock MICRO ... : Make sure cultures ... Pearls #Checklist #diagnosis ... #workup #criticalcare
Aeromonas spp - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Aeromonas spp: Gram-negative Rods, oxidase positive and glucose fermenter.
Virulence: Toxin
and Management ... Aeromonas spp: Gram-negative ... Presentations: • Diarrhea ... wound or blood cultures ... #Management #microbiology