Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITIES IN INTENSIVE CARE

Antibiotic spectra made simple(r). Version 2, now updated with new bugs &
ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITIES ... INTENSIVE CARE Antibiotic ... #Classes #Bacterial ... Comprehensive Review ... of Infectious Diseases
How to use C-reactive protein (CRP)- Review https://ep.bmj.com/content/early/2018/07/19/archdischild-2018-315079

 - An CRP alone cannot be used to
protein (CRP)- Review ... /out a serious bacterial ... guide intial treatment ... VisualAbstract #Review ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Causes of Antibiotic Failure - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Diagnosis:
 β€’ Non-Infectious: Malignant, Autoimmune, Drug-related (NMS, serotonin syndrome,
Causes of Antibiotic ... Bug: Atypical bacteria ... Immunocompromise Treatment ... : β€’ Antibiotic: ... β€’ Secondary to Treatment
Hordeolum vs Chalazion

Hordeolum (Stye):
 β€’ Location: Most commonly found at or near an eyelash follicle
 β€’
follicle β€’ Cause: Bacterial ... infection either ... , swelling β€’ Treatment ... Warm compresses, antibiotic ... Stye #Chalazion #Comparison
β€œStep by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
investigations and treatments ... risk of serious bacterial ... infections (SBI ... Diagnosis #Management #Pediatrics ... Algorithm #LP #Antibiotics
IDSA - Antimicrobial Regimens for Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis in Children
Initial empirical therapy
 β€’ Amoxicillin-clavulanate (45 mg/kg/day
Regimens for Acute Bacterial ... bid) Risk for antibiotic ... –24 h) Severe infection ... Antimicrobial #Antibiotics ... #IDSA #peds #pediatrics
Sulfonamides - Antibiotics Class Overview

BACTRIM/SEPTRA (TMP/SMX) - inhibit sequential steps in Folate synthesis --> bacteriostatic

Spectrum: Wide
Sulfonamides - Antibiotics ... including typical bacterial ... choice, both for treatment ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics ... #Review #Overview
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 β€’ Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 β€’ Correct
Spontaneous Bacterial ... RBCs) β€’ Obtain bacterial ... improved outcomes 1) Antibiotics ... ↓ rebleeding, infections ... #prophylaxis #treatment
IDSA - Paradise Criteria for Tonsillectomy
Minimum frequency of sore throat episodes:
 β€’ Seven or more episodes
streptococcus Treatment ... β€’ Antibiotics ... episodes of throat infection ... Tonsillectomy #peds #pediatrics
Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 β€’ Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 β€’ Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
present or signs of infection ... Pathophysiology: β€’ Bacteria ... Management: β€’ Empiric antibiotics ... data β€’ Early treatment