Taming the SRU

AUGUST 30, 2023

Notably, PCT is not elevated in noninfectious inflammatory conditions including most rheumatological diseases, gout, SLE, and IBD. However, PCT can be elevated in severe trauma, such as burns or surgery [5,25]. Kinetics & Reference Range: Normal serum levels of PCT are < 0.05 J Arthroplasty. 2019 Feb;34(2S):S187-S195.

Infectious Diseases 89

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EMDocs

JULY 15, 2023

She has had pruritus and swelling to the site accompanied by a painful burning sensation and a couple “painful knots” on her right inguinal region. Infectious Diseases Society of America. She denies any prior history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT, IV drug use, or any history of vascular surgeries to the lower extremities.

EMS 84

EMS Infectious Diseases Shock Ultrasounds 84

EMDocs

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Empiric treatment with voriconazole 6 mg/kg twice daily intravenously for 2 doses should be started immediately based on Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) guidelines. 22-28 Disposition Consult infectious disease for all IFI patients to ensure appropriate antifungal stewardship.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2025

Based on available hospital resources, the patient is treated for septic shock secondary to pneumonia and an infected wound using broad-spectrum antibiotics and IV crystalloid fluids. Case Resolution The patient and family remain in isolation and receive risk stratification assessment for a notifiable disease of public health concern.

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Infectious Diseases CDC PPE Rapid Diagnostic Testing 72