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EM@3AM: Leukopenia

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PCP Pneumonia, Sepsis) can be discharged with initiation of Antiretroviral Therapy in consultation with Infectious Disease (ID) physician with full ID evaluation outpatient. Management is directed based on underlying etiology, but consider fluid resuscitation, antipyretics, and antibiotics as indicated. Clin Infect Dis.

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Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome

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She receives fluid resuscitation, and you organise some tests to find out why she is so tired. Clinical Infectious Diseases [Internet]. Disease severity of Shiga toxin-producingE. 4-year-old Stephanie presents with vomiting, diarrhoea, and lethargy. She is apyrexial, tachycardic and normotensive.

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Sepsis Updates Relevant to the Emergency Physician

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13,14 Fluids Fluid resuscitation is a mainstay of sepsis therapy, as the condition is commonly associated with both absolute and relative hypovolemia. 15 Two changes were elucidated in the 2021 SSC guidelines for fluid resuscitation. Additionally, the recommendation to use a 30 cc/kg bolus was downgraded.

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EM@3AM: ESBL-Producing Organisms and Their Management

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Management 9-12 Patients such receive standard resuscitation care including: Antipyretics such as Tylenol (650-1000 mg PO), Ibuprofen (600 mg PO), or Toradol (15mg IV). IV fluid resuscitation as needed. Consider Infectious Disease consultation prior to any potential discharges. The Lancet Infectious Diseases.

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