EMDocs

MARCH 4, 2025

Neurologic deficits, seizures, cognitive issues, hearing loss. Give acyclovir If there is concern for HSV encephalitis (focal neurologic deficits, seizures, markedly depressed mental status, or immunocompromise) The mortality rate for HSV encephalitis is up to 70%. Mortality rate is 10-30%. HSV meningitis needs hospital admission.

Infectious Diseases 74

Infectious Diseases Seizures Poisoning Sepsis 74

Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Scandinavian journal of infectious diseases , 45 (9), 657–663. The UK joint specialist societies guideline on the diagnosis and management of acute meningitis and meningococcal sepsis in immunocompetent adults. As may be seen in the table below, there are several themes as well a range of stringency. Glimåker, M., Johansson, B.,

Infectious Diseases 97

Infectious Diseases Seizures Ultrasounds Sepsis 97

EMDocs

OCTOBER 5, 2024

8 Workup and Diagnosis Evaluation should be tailored to the patient presentation, but may include studies such as: CBC, CMP, UA, lactate (if concern for sepsis), Cultures (blood, urine, etc.) Imipenem confers highest risk of seizures ESBL-E are often hospital acquired infections and can prolong hospital stay or lead to worse outcomes.

EMS 93

EMS Infectious Diseases Sepsis Hospitals 93

Don't Forget the Bubbles

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Because of this possible diagnosis, they were commenced on a macrolide antibiotic (azithromycin) in addition to treatment for neonatal sepsis +/- meningitis (ceftriaxone and acyclovir). Infants usually present in a non-specific manner, following an apnoea, cough, cyanosis, or seizure so a high index of suspicion is required in this age group.

Pediatrics 59

Pediatrics Outcomes Blood Transfusions Sepsis 59

Pediatric Education

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Complications include death, scarring, skin superinfection, sepsis, encephalitis, meningitis, febrile seizures, and premature birth. The lesions are 7-10 mm in diameter, round, firm, deep-seated and well circumscribed… ” Lesions tend to appear more on the forearms and face than rest of the body.

Infectious Diseases 40

Infectious Diseases Pediatrics Seizures Sepsis 40