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Asplenia Management
 • Key Pathogens: H. influenzae type b, Neisseria meningitidis, Capnocytophaga spp, Malaria, Babesia
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Malaria, Babesia • Vaccinations ... • Antibiotic Prophylaxis ... Management #infections #vaccinations ... #prophylaxis
Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) - Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
Varicella or Disseminated Zoster:
 • Transmission: direct contact w/ fluid
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis ... PEP = varicella vaccination ... ELIGIBILITY FOR VACCINATION ... as prophylaxis: ... #PostExposure #Prophylaxis
Fever in Returning Traveler - ABCDE Mnemonic
A - Adventure - Where did the patient travel? 
B
Defend - What vaccination ... /prophylaxis/medications
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) for Pertussis
 • Highly contagious, secondary attack rate 80% in susceptible individuals!
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Post-Exposure Prophylaxis ... regardless of vaccination ... #PostExposure #Prophylaxis
Neisseria Meningitidis Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
 • Recommended for all close contacts of patients with invasive meningococcal
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis ... REGARDLESS of vaccination ... #PostExposure #Prophylaxis
Asplenia + Infection - Recommendations for Patients with Asplenia
 • Emphasize and teach about the increased
use antibiotic prophylaxis ... #Information #Vaccinations
Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis

- Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong - Strong Medicine 

#Surgical #Antibiotics #Prophylaxis #Surgery #Pharmacology #Management
Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis ... #Antibiotics #Prophylaxis
Prophylaxis Against Opportunistic Infections in Persons with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
#Pharm #Management #CD4Count #AIDS #HIV #Prophylaxis
Prophylaxis Against ... CD4Count #AIDS #HIV #Prophylaxis ... #Prophylactic #Prophylaxis
Recommended Vaccinations for Asplenic Patients - Before and After Splenectomy

#Management #Asplenic #Asplenia #Vaccinations #PrimaryCare #Vaccines #Splenectomy
Recommended Vaccinations ... Asplenic #Asplenia #Vaccinations
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis - Pharmacology Comparison Table

UFH vs Enoxaparin vs Fondaparinux

#VTE #DVT #Prophylaxis #Pharmacology #Comparison #Table
Thromboembolism Prophylaxis ... #VTE #DVT #Prophylaxis