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Suspected catheter-related bloodstream infection - Management Algorithm
 • Temperature 37.8 C   • Rigors
- Management Algorithm ... Hemodynamically stable ... Hernodynamically stable ... after treatment ... #Management #Algorithm
IDSA Algorithm for the Management of Purulent skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs). 
Mild infection: for
IDSA Algorithm for ... oral antibiotics ... treatment or those ... including those caused ... #SSTIs #Algorithm
Antibiotic classification refers to the categorization of antibiotics based on their chemical structure, mechanism of action,
treat bacterial infections ... Precision Therapeutics ... Imagine treatments ... #Antibiotics #pharmacology ... classification #table
Anti-infective stewardship, including tips for using anti-infectives wisely, criteria for stepdown from IV to PO dosage
Anti-infective stewardship ... PO dosage forms and ... #pharmacology #antibiotics ... #medications #table ... #treatment #drugs
Hordeolum vs Chalazion

Hordeolum (Stye):
 • Location: Most commonly found at or near an eyelash follicle
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eyelash follicle • Cause ... : Bacterial infection ... eyelashes on the upper lid ... Warm compresses, antibiotic ... Chalazion #Comparison #Table
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Abscess - Diagnosis and ... polymicrobial infection ... • Most common cause ... Lung #Abscess #pulmonary ... #differential #causes
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
approach this decision ... short course of treatment ... provide empiric treatment ... HSV PCR would cause ... -Various decision
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Algorithm for Chronic ... Obstructive Pulmonary ... corticosteroids, antibiotics ... #Algorithm #Management ... SABA #SAMA #ICS #Pharmacology
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... - Observe and ... Treat underlying cause ... Treat underlying cause ... management #cardiology #algorithm
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... hyperthermia, myocardial infarction ... , and arrhythmia ... Management #Neurology #CriticalCare ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm