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 ... Susceptibilities #ICU #CriticalCare ... #Pharmacology #Microbiology ... Comprehensive Review of Infectious
IDSA Algorithm for the Management of Purulent skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs). 
Mild infection: for
Mild infection: ... drainage plus oral antibiotics ... have failed oral antibiotic ... treatment or those ... approved for this indication
Acute Diarrhea - Differential Diagnosis Framework
1)  Diagnostic studies only for dysentery, severe disease, >7 days
2)
culture 3) Empiric antibiotics ... recommended Infectious ... belli, Cyclospora Infectious ... : Medications, Acute ... NonInfectious #Algorithm #gastroenterology
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 β€’ Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 β€’ Additional culture
for metastatic infection ... spleen, brain) Indications ... course β€’ Adjust antibiotics ... metastatic foci of infection ... Endocarditis #checklist #criticalcare
CAPD-associated peritonitis (Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis) - 5 Things To Know
Diagnosis (Two of the following):
(1) Clinical
Microbiology: β€’ ... diverticulitis) Treatment ... Conncomitant catheter infection ... β€’ Prophylactic antibiotics
Sepsis - Diagnosis and Management
Life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection
SEPTIC SHOCK
host response to infection ... recognition and treatment ... broad spectrum antibiotics ... #QSOFA #SIRS #criticalcare
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
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
IDSA - Approach to Treating a Patient With Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis
When to consider a trial of
of nonsurgical treatment ... 48–72 h if on treatment ... for C. difficile infection ... Osteomyelitis #Infection ... #Resection #Indications
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 β€’ Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 β€’ Correct
improved outcomes 1) Antibiotics ... risk X Stop if no indication ... ↓ rebleeding, infections ... #prophylaxis #treatment