Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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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 ... As with any infection ... guide intial treatment ... VisualAbstract #Review ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Hordeolum vs Chalazion

Hordeolum (Stye):
 β€’ Location: Most commonly found at or near an eyelash follicle
 β€’
Cause: Bacterial infection ... , swelling β€’ Treatment ... painless lump 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 ... serious bacterial infections ... Diagnosis #Management #Pediatrics ... Algorithm #LP #Antibiotics
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
Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
broad spectrum antibiotic ... use, infections ... third of esophagus Treatment ... : - Treatment of ... diagnosis #management #gastroenterology
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) - Inpatient Management Checklist
History and physical examination
 - Assess for disease severity
- Evaluate for infection ... evaluation Medication review ... Initiation of medical treatment ... Inpatient #Management #treatment ... #Checklist #gastroenterology
Refractory Helicobacter Pylori Infection

Causes:
 β€’ Antibiotic resistance (i.e. prior antibiotic exposure to levofloxacin)
 β€’ Non-adherence (i.e.
Helicobacter Pylori Infection ... Causes: β€’ Antibiotic ... resistance (i.e. prior antibiotic ... leads to more treatment ... management #algorithm #gastroenterology
Sulfonamides - Antibiotics Class Overview

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

Spectrum: Wide
Sulfonamides - Antibiotics ... choice, both for treatment ... patients, Salmonella infections ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics ... #Review #Overview
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Gastroenterology ... for submucosal injection ... for palliative treatment ... , therapeutic, pediatric ... Aguila @enrrikke #Gastroenterology
Anti-Pseudomonal - Antibiotics Class Overview

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a non-fermenting Gram-negative bacillus that inhabits a variety of
Anti-Pseudomonal - Antibiotics ... causes nosocomial infections ... catheter-related infections ... empiric Pseudomonas treatment ... #Review #Overview