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IDSA Algorithm for the Management of Purulent skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs). 
Mild infection: for
IDSA Algorithm for ... the Management ... or those with clinical ... #SSTIs #Algorithm ... #Management #skin
Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
Esophageal Necrosis ... antibiotic use, infections ... restored to esophagus Clinical ... 24-48 hours - IV ... Necrosis #diagnosis #management
Management of patients with known or suspected malignant pleural effusion (MPE) - An Official ATS/STS/STR Clinical
Management of patients ... Official ATS/STS/STR Clinical ... pleural catheter (IPC ... )–related infection ... Effusions #MPE #Algorithm
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Mucosal Candidiasis in HIV-AIDS
Oropharyngeal Candidiasis: Initial Episodes (Duration of Therapy: 7–14 days)
Preferred
400 mg) PO or IV ... daily (AI) #esophageal ... Prevention #Treatment #management ... opportunistic #infections ... #HIVAIDS #pharmacology
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Esophageal Variceal ... Ceftriaxone Igm IV ... Resuscitation/Restrictive (Critical ... ScopingSundays #Esophageal ... #algorithm #VARICEALB
Single Syringe Adenosine - Instructions
1) Dilute 6-12 mg of adenosine in a syringe for a total
Instructions 1) Dilute ... patient's arm Clinical ... - Try to place IV ... #Instructions #pharmacology ... SVT #cardiology #management
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Diagnosis and Management ... polymicrobial infection ... substance use • Esophageal ... Lung Abscess - Clinical ... treatment • Delayed
Penicillin Allergy Pathway for Antibiotic Prescription in Patients With Penicillin Allergy
Mild Reaction - Itching, Minor rash
Aztreonam • If infectious ... there is a strong clinical ... the Allergy and Infectious ... #Prescription #algorithm ... #management
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Coccidiodomycosis in HIV-AIDS
Treating Mild Infections (Such As Focal Pneumonia or asymptomatic patients
amphotericin B 3–5 mg/kg IV ... 0.7–1.0 mg/kg IV ... • Use until clinical ... Prevention #Treatment #management ... #HIVAIDS #pharmacology
Management of patients with known or suspected malignant pleural effusion (MPE) - An Official ATS/STS/STR Clinical
Management of patients ... Official ATS/STS/STR Clinical ... pleural catheter (IPC ... )–related infection ... #Algorithm #Effusion