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An evidence-based algorithm to guide the use of MRSA coverage (in community acquired pneumonia) is shown
evidence-based algorithm ... (in community acquired ... ongoing, thoughtful evaluation ... #CAP #Community ... #Acquired #Management
Spectrum of activity for systemic antifungal agents
Antifungals: 5FC, flucytosine; AMB, amphotericin B; ANI, anidulafungin; CAS, caspofungin;
Spectrum of activity ... anidulafungin; CAS ... #Antifungal #antibiogram ... #management #pharmacology ... #spectrum #coverage
Antibiotics for severe community-onset pneumonia 

Atypical coverage always 

- Usually azithromycin 500 mg daily 

- Doxycycline
fibrosis) Broad-spectrum ... only in selected cases ... #Community #Acquired ... #Pneumonia #CAP ... #Management
For my UME micro course, I made a figure that captures this terminology and lets learners
‘broaden’ this coverage ... important drug classes ... We can combine these ... #antibiogram #pharmacology ... #management #spectrum
First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
initially requires an evaluation ... If required, specific ... pneumoallergens, can ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Differences #Algorithm
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Acquired: polycythemia ... about secondary causes ... be a spectrum and ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... normal, further evaluation ... A liver biopsy can ... hemochromatosis #algorithm ... #diagnosis #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... ASA class If ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... medical and surgical management ... perioperative #Risk #Evaluation
Evaluation and Management of Hypokalemia

Hypokalemia is often asymptomatic. Evaluation begins with a search for warning signs
Evaluation and Management ... Most cases of hypokalemia-induced ... important because management ... repletion and can ... #Algorithm