5 results
Suspected catheter-related bloodstream infection - Management Algorithm
 • Temperature 37.8 C   • Rigors
Algorithm • Temperature ... endocarditis, epidural abscess ... pathogens (S. aureus, fungal ... Hernodynamically stable after treatment ... #Algorithm #CRBSI
Candidemia Workup and Management - IDSA Guidelines
1) Antibiotics
 • Empiric: Echinocandins (e.g. micafungin) for most patients
Candidemia Workup and Management ... within one week to assess ... Consider: Spine, CNS, liver ... #candidiasis #treatment ... #fungal #fungemia
Navigating a Rapid Response Team (RRT)

Assert Leadership:
 • Stand at foot of bed
 • Introduce yourself
• Confirm IV access ... • Concise one-liner ... Wrap up RRT: • Final ... questions "Never ... Response #Team #RRT #Management
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment ... ABC's and Don't Ever ... IV access 4. ... #Algorithm #Management ... #Neurology #Pharmacology
Mycoses

HISTOPLASMOSIS
• Inhalation of conidia → Yeast → travel to lymph nodes → spread in body
• Bird
Mississippi and Ohio River ... Increased protein level ... normal glucose level ... Sinusitis • Brain abscess ... #Diagnosis #Management