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Typical Recommendations for Antibiotic Duration for Common Bacterial Infections in Adults 

- Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong
Recommendations for Antibiotic ... Infections in Adults ... Strong Medicine #Antibiotics ... OrganSystem #Length #Pharmacology ... #Infection #Management
Orthopedic Dressing Materials
1. Opsite - semi-permeable-thin, adhesive transparent polyurethrane film 
 • Indications: Superficial wounds as
antiseptics or antibiotics ... Contraindications: Allergy ... secondary dressing, allergy ... growth, especially antibiotic-resistant ... Dressings #Materials #management
Antibiotic Regimens Recommended for Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis
For individuals without penicillin allergy:
 • Penicillin V, oral
Antibiotic Regimens ... without penicillin allergy ... with penicillin allergy ... #management #treatment ... #pharmacology
IDSA Surgical Wound Infection Algorithm
Algorithm for the management and treatment of surgical site infections (SSIs). 
*For
IDSA Surgical Wound ... Algorithm for the management ... anaphylaxis or hives) allergy ... to β-lactam antibiotics ... #SurgicalSite #Wound
Mild Acne Treatment - Comedones (black/whiteheads), +/- few pustules 
1. Benzoyl Peroxide (BP) 
2. Topical Retinoid
BP + retinoid + antibiotic ... teens and younger adults ... First line pharmacologic ... Treatment #Mild #Management ... #Comedones #Pharmacology
Coverage of common antibiotics used in the hospital

For empiric coverage, first define the type of infection,
Coverage of common antibiotics ... VRE. etc) and allergy ... ampicillin #management ... infectiousdisease #antibiotics ... #antibiogram #pharmacology
For my UME micro course, I made a figure that captures this terminology and lets learners
will represent antibiotics ... from above the antibiotic ... , it would cast ... #antibiogram #pharmacology ... #management #spectrum
Antimicrobial Regimens for Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis in Adults
Initial empirical therapy: 
 • Amoxicillin-clavulanate (500 mg/125 mg
Rhinosinusitis in Adults ... ) Beta-lactam allergy ... qd) Risk for antibiotic ... Rhinosinusitis #Adults ... #management #pharmacology
Treatment Options for Helicobacter Pylori and Peptic Ulcer Disease

Active Helicobacter pylori—associated ulcer
1. Treat with anti—H pylori
if penicillin allergic ... completion of antibiotic ... PUD #Treatment #Management ... #Pharmacology #
Chloramphenicol - Antibiotics Class Overview

– 50S ribosomal inhibitor.   IV or PO (but PO form
Chloramphenicol - Antibiotics ... severe beta-lactam allergy ... severe beta-lactam allergy ... would be Vancomycin ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics