Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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IDSA Algorithm for Neutropenic Fever - Initial Management, Subsequent Management and Prolonged Fever
Figure 1. Initial management
IDSA Algorithm for ... Neutropenic Fever ... of fever and neutropenia ... and clinically stable ... #neutropenic #fever
Suspected catheter-related bloodstream infection - Management Algorithm
 β€’ Temperature 37.8 C   β€’ Rigors
- Management Algorithm ... Antibiotic Management ... β€’ Persistent fever ... after treatment ... #Management #Algorithm
IDSA Algorithm for the Management of Neutropenic Fever - Reassess after 2-4 days of empirical antibiotic
the Management ... of Neutropenic Fever ... after 2-4 days of empirical ... antibiotic therapy ... #neutropenic #fever
Aplastic Anemia - Illness Script
Signs and symptoms:
 β€’ Recurrent infections from neutropenia
 β€’ Mucosal bleeding from
: β€’ Recurrent infections ... from neutropenia ... (transfusions, antibiotics ... fever) Complications ... Anemia #diagnosis #management
β€œStep by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
investigations and treatments ... serious bacterial infections ... an infant with fever ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #LP #Antibiotics
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Definition: Overwhelming clinical syndrome associated with excessive macrophage activation and cytokine storm due to
following: β€’ Fever ... : β€’ Infection ... diagnosed rapidly, and empiric ... antibiotic therapy ... Lymphohistiocytosis #diagnosis #management
The Febrile Infant Step-by-Step Algorithm
This is an algorithm developed by European emergency physicians to identify low-risk
lumbar puncture nor empiric ... antibiotic treatment ... Diagnosis #EBM #Management ... #LP #Antibiotics ... Stratification #Fever
Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 β€’ Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 β€’ Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
cystitis, may have fever ... present or signs of infection ... , such as fever. ... : β€’ Empiric antibiotics ... data β€’ Early treatment
CAPD-associated peritonitis (Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis) - 5 Things To Know
Diagnosis (Two of the following):
(1) Clinical
culture Note that fever ... diverticulitis) Treatment ... β€’ Empiric: vanc ... Conncomitant catheter infection ... β€’ Prophylactic antibiotics
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 β†’ start cefepime Β± vancomycin (if
Emergencies Neutropenic ... if SSTI or port infection ... abdominal pain; full infectious ... fungal work-up + empiric ... 500 β†’ may stop antibiotics