PulmCCM

JULY 10, 2023

Continuous meropenem infusion for critically ill patients with sepsis Antibiotics have a time-dependent effect on bacteria; maintaining bacteriocidal concentrations of antibiotics should help subdue infections better than intermittent dosing. Mortality was about 30% in each group, and most patients had hospital-acquired sepsis.

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PulmCCM

JUNE 19, 2023

Read in Lancet Infectious Diseases Severe hypothyroidism, although rare, may be under-recognized in the ICU and lead to worse outcomes during critical illness, authors of a case series argue. Sepsis was a main trigger, and hypothermia and shock were as common (>50%) as coma. and FT4 (0-7.8

Infectious Diseases 52

Infectious Diseases Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Outcomes Sepsis 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 10, 2024

These were presented as hazard ratios and included fever at presentation, previous transfusion ever, haemoglobinuria, malaria, sickle cell disease on enrolment, HIV, evidence of sepsis, malnutrition, shock, hypothermia, and dehydration. Sepsis indicators and malaria positivity did not modify the risk.

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EMDocs

DECEMBER 18, 2023

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. vs. 0.91), positive predictive value (0.27

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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.) Pressors where indicated for septic shock (typically Norepinephrine starting at 0.05 IV fluid resuscitation as needed.

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PEMBlog

OCTOBER 18, 2023

rectally, prompting a sepsis workup given his age. Neonatal Toxic Shock Syndrome C. Neonatal Toxic Shock Syndrome-Like Exanthematous Disease E. Neonatal Toxic Shock Syndrome-Like Exanthematous Disease The patient was diagnosed with Neonatal Toxic Shock Syndrome-Like Exanthematous Disease (NTED).

Infectious Diseases 59

Infectious Diseases Shock Pediatrics Wellness 59

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. days (secondary endpoint) [51]. Procalcitonin.

Infectious Diseases 88

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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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ACEP Now

MAY 4, 2023

Early treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotics is essential to prevent sepsis and preserve testicular function. J Emerg Trauma Shock. Some patients will end up with orchiectomy. 1,2 Teaching points: Scrotal pyocele can mimic other testicular etiologies, but should always be included in the differential, as it is a urologic emergency.

Urgent Care 52

Urgent Care Ultrasounds Sepsis Emergency Department 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MARCH 4, 2024

Reviewed by: John Coveney Article 2: How do we define sepsis in children? International Consensus Criteria for Pediatric Sepsis and Septic Shock. The aim of this paper was to update and evaluate the criteria for sepsis and septic shock in children. It doesn’t help to diagnose or exclude sepsis.

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Hospitals Sepsis Fractures Emergency Department 78

RebelEM

MAY 15, 2024

Antibiotics are effectively the only thing standing between these patients and overwhelming sepsis. Improving the immediate management of neutropenic sepsis in the UK: Lessons from a national audit. Neutropenic Fever: Fever (one reading of 38.3C Give appropriate fluids, vasopressors, and antibiotics. Support Care Cancer. Clarke, R.

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Infectious Diseases Administration Sepsis Anaphylaxis 86

Life in the Fast Lane

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Chris Nickson Melioidosis Melioidosis is a severe infectious disease caused by the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei. It presents with a wide range of clinical manifestations, from localized infections to severe sepsis and septic shock.

Infectious Diseases 52

Infectious Diseases Sepsis Shock 52

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). Toxic Shock Syndrome: A Literature Review. New Practical Aspects of Sweet Syndrome. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2022;23(3):301-318. Antibiotics. 2024;13(1):96.

CDC 68

CDC Documentation/Coding Infectious Diseases Dehydration 68

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. Open Forum Infectious Diseases.

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