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Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine in COVID19

Dosing:
Hydroxychloroquine:
 - 400mg PO BID on the first day, followed by 200mg
Chloroquine in COVID19 ... - Second line agent ... #Chloroquine #COVID19 ... #Pharmacology #Management ... #Medications
Anti-IL6 Agents (Tocilizumab, Siltuximab) in COVID19

IL-6 activates T cells and macrophages, among other cell types (see
Anti-IL6 Agents ... Siltuximab) in COVID19 ... respiratory tract infection ... #Pharmacology #Management ... #Medications
C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
Clostridioides Difficile Infection ... Diagnosis and Management ... immunocompromised, IBD ... - produced by all ... infectiousdiseases #IDSA #gastroenterology
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) - Inpatient Management Checklist
History and physical examination
 - Assess for disease severity
Bowel Disease (IBD ... ) - Inpatient Management ... - Evaluate for infection ... Radiographic evaluation Medication ... treatment #Checklist #gastroenterology
Intern Pocket Cards - Inpatient Blood Pressure Management Guide
ß-blockers:
 • Metoprolol, Carvedilol, Labetalol
 • Bradycardia, heart
Blood Pressure Management ... exacerbation ACEl ... BloodPressure #medications ... pharmacology #table #agents ... #internship #comparison
The 6 C’s of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
PSC is a chronic, cholestatic, immune-mediated disease characterized by
ages; a majority ... have concomitant IBD ... there are many indications ... liver disease management ... Cholangitis #diagnosis #management
Debridement and Management of Prosthetic Joint Infection (PJI)
Duration of symptoms <3 weeks OR  <30 days
Debridement and Management ... susceptible to PO agents ... future surgeries all ... tissue/bone/metal ID ... #Debridement #Management
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Immunosuppressive agents ... circulation: MCA ACA ... Diagnosis: • Infection ... Electrolyte abnormality, Medication ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
- Any adverse events ... - Allergies to medications ... Skin exam for infection ... postoperative cardiac events ... medical and surgical management
Isolation vs Quarantine - What's the Difference?
Isolation:
 • Used for: People with confirmed or suspected COVID-19
confirmed or suspected COVID ... the person from infecting ... Isolation #Quarantine #comparison ... #indications #Difference ... #management