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IDSA Algorithm for the Management of Purulent skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs). 
Mild infection: for
IDSA Algorithm for ... oral antibiotic treatment ... or those with clinical ... #SSTIs #Algorithm ... #cellulitis #idsa
C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
Clostridioides Difficile Infection ... GrepMed Handbook Clinical ... Pathophysiology: Spore ingestion ... nosocomial infection ... #Clostridium #Infection
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
weakness in: 1. ... Serologic and EMG ... Findings: 1. ... - Peek sign ... precipitated by: Drugs, infection
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Cryptococcosis in HIV-AIDS
Treatment for cryptococcosis consists of 3 phases: induction,
consists of 3 phases: induction ... of successful induction ... as substantial clinical ... PO for at least 1 ... opportunistic #infections
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
Diagnosis = clinical ... systemic sx + signs ... vasculitis vs infection ... Treatment of GCA ... GCA #Temporal #Signs
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
RBCs (subtract 1 ... Treat if other signs ... 1: 1.5 g/kg of ... ↓ rebleeding, infections ... #prophylaxis #treatment
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
typically fall into 1 ... Signs of congestion ... JVD, Orthopnea/PND ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Skin exam for infection ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Obtain EKG if: ... Change in clinical ... one post op Cardiology
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Cardiomyopathy - Summary 1. ... • Myocardial infarction ... months before 1° ... diagnosis #management #cardiology ... #treatment
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
dysfunction. 1. ... Triggers: ▪ Infections ... Clinical Presentation ... • Common Signs ... underlying trigger: Infections