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Sepsis Updates Relevant to the Emergency Physician

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Septic shock is high on the differential diagnosis for this patient’s presentation. 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. What are the most up-to-date guidelines for managing this patient?

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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. Pressors where indicated for septic shock (typically Norepinephrine starting at 0.05 The Lancet Infectious Diseases.

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