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IDSA Algorithm for the Initial Management of Fever and Neutropenia

LOW RISK
 • Antidpated neutropenia < 7
IDSA Algorithm for ... and clinically stable ... • Clinically unstable ... neutropenic #fever #IDSA ... #Algorithm #Management
Treatment of Stable Wide-Complex Tachycardia
Regular
 • If ventricular tachycardia or uncertain rhythm:
    -
Treatment of Stable ... 150 milligrams IV ... narrow-complex irregular protocol ... #Stable #WideComplex ... management #cardiology #algorithm
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... adenosine 6 milligrams IV ... 12 milligrams IV ... underlying cause #Stable ... management #cardiology #algorithm
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Mucosal Candidiasis in HIV-AIDS
Oropharyngeal Candidiasis: Initial Episodes (Duration of Therapy: 7–14 days)
Preferred
IDSA Recommendations ... mucoadhesive buccal tablet ... chew, or crush tablet ... 400 mg) PO or IV ... candida #mucosal #IDSA
CA-Bridge Buprenorphine Hospital Quick Start Algorithm - Management of acute opiate withdrawal 
 - Any prescriber
Hospital Quick Start Algorithm ... If patient is stable ... try Bup 0.3mg IV ... peak 1 hr, steady state ... Buprenorphine #Treatment #Algorithm
IDSA Algorithm for Neutropenic Fever - Initial Management, Subsequent Management and Prolonged Fever
Figure 1. Initial management
IDSA Algorithm for ... and clinically stable ... • Clinically unstable ... neutropenic #fever #IDSA ... #Algorithm #Management
Medication Protocol for Management of Delirium in Older Adults - Always start low and go slow
Olanzapine
Medication Protocol ... Lorazepam 0.5 mg IV ... #Medications #Protocol ... #Pharmacology #Table
Cardenas-Garcia et al (2015) performed a prospective observational study of adult patients receiving vasoactive medications through
through a peripheral IV ... but had a strict protocol ... of appropriate IVs ... departments (see table
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
Epilepticus Treatment Protocol ... good choice if BP unstable ... 2 mg/kg/hr 2) Propofol ... Epilepticus #Treatment #Protocol ... #algorithm #neurology
Potential Treatment Agents for Treatment of the Primary Clostridium difficile infection Episode
Proven efficacy:
 • Vancomycin -
Tigecycline - 50 mg IV ... #pharmacology #idsa ... #table