EMDocs

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Introduction Sepsis and septic shock are life-threatening conditions characterized by severe systemic inflammation and organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host response to infection. 3,4 Prompt recognition and management of sepsis and septic shock are paramount for the ED clinician.

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Taming the SRU

AUGUST 30, 2023

Spinal Infection: According to the Infectious Disease Society of America’s (IDSA) 2015 guidelines for native vertebral osteomyelitis, CRP and ESR in the setting of protracted back pain have sensitivities ranging from 94 to 100% for ruling out infection and malignancy in these patients. 2021; 93: 4358–4369. J Med Virol.

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PEMBlog

OCTOBER 18, 2023

rectally, prompting a sepsis workup given his age. The patient was ultimately discharged on a seven-day total course of cephalexin per Pediatric Infectious Disease recommendations. Exanthematous disease induced by toxic shock syndrome toxin 1 in the early neonatal period. Labs were notable for: WBC 9.1 Nishida, H.,

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EMDocs

JULY 15, 2023

sepsis), immunocompromised patients, IV drug users, patients with prosthetic heart valves or any intravascular device Clinical features may not abe enough to differentiate erysipelas from cellulitis, and in such cases the treatment should be targeted towards cellulitis Labs No laboratory evaluation is required for the diagnosis of erysipelas.

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Mind The Bleep

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Always consider management as per ATLS protocol and SEPSIS 6 if relevant. Sci Rep 11, 1767 (2021). Pathophysiology and burden of infection in patients with diabetes mellitus and peripheral vascular disease: focus on skin and soft-tissue infections. Ensure the wound has been adequately washed out. Tulloch, J.S.P., Fleming, K.M.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

This is true in life-threatening conditions such as sepsis. However, when children do not have features of sepsis, oral antibiotics are equally effective. The take home is that although IV antibiotics are key in sepsis management, oral antibiotics are equally as effective as IV antibiotics for children without critical illness.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Consider sepsis and treat it accordingly. References UK Renal Registry (2023) UK Renal Registry 25th Annual Report – data to 31/12/2021, Bristol, UK. BK virus infection, replication, and diseases in pediatric kidney transplantation. CAKUT, catheterization requirement). and Hirsch, H.H., Pediatric Nephrology , 34 (1), pp.31-43.

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Mind The Bleep

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Infectious disease (ID) is much more than simply collecting blood cultures; it’s a dynamic and exciting specialty that offers the opportunity to work with patients of all ages, varying acuities, and diverse clinical presentations. Contents What makes ID a great career choice? What makes ID a great career choice?

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EMDocs

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Special populations that might be considered for treatment include: Patients with severe disease (e.g., encephalitis, sepsis, or conditions requiring hospitalization). Characterizing the Rise of Disseminated Gonococcal Infections in California, July 2020July 2021. Microbes Infect Chemother. 2022;2:e1353. Clin Infect Dis.

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