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Hyponatremia Correction
1. Indications for Hypertonic Saline: seizure, coma, focal findings
   - typically occurs with
Hyponatremia Correction ... Goal correction ... Dextrose in water @ 3cc ... /kg/h, loop diuretics ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
1,3-Beta-D-Glucan and Galactomannan Testing Sensitivity Specificity and False Positives
1,3-Beta-D-Glucan
 • Cell wall component of many fungi
component of many fungi ... Other +s: PCP, Histo ... formulations (eg ... closely related fungi ... Galactomannan #Fungal
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Clindamycin in case of PCN ... Cavitation > 6 cm ... Prevotella • Fungal ... • Vasculitis (e.g