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Keeping up with Atypical Antipsychotics (aka second generation antipsychotics - SGA). I'll be posting series of
I'll be posting ... DONEs", "PINEs", "PIPs ... ”and "RIP”.
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
adjunctive) • Phenylephrine ... (arrhythmia in setting ... summary #comparison #table
Tale of Two Staphylococci: 
Methicillin-Sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). 

MSSA arrived quietly,
Tale of Two Staphylococci ... team appreciated his ... promptly once his ... fully aware of his ... anyone wanted, testing
1,3-Beta-D-Glucan and Galactomannan Testing Sensitivity Specificity and False Positives
1,3-Beta-D-Glucan
 • Cell wall component of many fungi
Galactomannan Testing ... False positives: Pip ... Penicillium), Frozen ice-pops ... Galactomannan #Fungal #Testing
Fungal Biomarkers: Beta-D-Glucan and Aspergillus Galactomannan
Beta-D-Glucan:
 • Polysaccharide cell wall component of many fungi
 • Pathogens:
Positives: - Pip ... - Frozen ice-pops ... (in setting of
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Mucosal Candidiasis in HIV-AIDS
Oropharyngeal Candidiasis: Initial Episodes (Duration of Therapy: 7–14 days)
Preferred
Recommendations for Treating ... Candidiasis in HIV-AIDS ... mucoadhesive buccal tablet ... chew, or crush tablet
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm
STEP 1 Perform a comprehensive history and complete physical examination.
STEP
STEP 2 PDCs identified ... TSH, RF, ANA, HIV ... positive first-tier testing ... STEP 5 Any PDCs ... invasive diagnostic testing
FABER (Patrick's) Test for Hip and Sacroiliac Pathology

Patrick's or Faber Test can be performed to evaluate
Patrick's) Test for Hip ... to evaluate for hip ... rotated in position, resting ... parallel to the exam table ... there may be a hip
FABER (Patrick's) Test for Hip and Sacroiliac Pathology

Patrick's or Faber Test can be performed to evaluate
Patrick's) Test for Hip ... to evaluate for hip ... rotated in position, resting ... parallel to the exam table ... there may be a hip
FABER (Patrick's) Test for Hip and Sacroiliac Pathology

Patrick's or Faber Test can be performed to evaluate
Patrick's) Test for Hip ... to evaluate for hip ... rotated in position, resting ... parallel to the exam table ... there may be a hip