PulmCCM

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Fever in the ICU: Guideline Update The Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) issued an interim update to their 2008 recommendations for the management of fever in the ICU. PulmCCM is not affiliated with SCCM or IDSA.

Best Practices 111

Best Practices Ultrasounds Infectious Diseases Sepsis 111

Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

It is most helpful to do the ultrasound immediately before needle insertion, as movement of the patient may shift cutaneous landmarks from underlying bony structures. This resource offers additional information on ultrasound assisted LP’s. Scandinavian journal of infectious diseases , 45 (9), 657–663. WHY - Why Not?

Infectious Diseases 97

Infectious Diseases Seizures Ultrasounds Sepsis 97

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. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.0179

Hospitals 78

Hospitals Sepsis Fractures Emergency Department 78

EM Curious

JULY 8, 2015

ULTRASOUND GOODIE BAG ULTRASOUND FOR LATE PREGNANCY [PODCAST]: While not a routine exam we perform other than confirming fetal heart tones, definitely some great pearls on more advanced US topic. Consider an ultrasound guided ulnar nerve block. Part 1 here. US GUIDED ULNAR NERVE BLOCK [BLOG]: Boxer's fracture need a reduction?

Infectious Diseases 52

Infectious Diseases Disaster Management Sepsis Ultrasounds 52

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].

Infectious Diseases 89

Infectious Diseases Sepsis Emergency Department Point-of-Care Testing 89

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.

Stroke 52

Stroke Sepsis Infectious Diseases Outcomes 52

ACEP Now

MAY 4, 2023

Diagnosis: Complex Hydrocele (Pyocele) The testicular ultrasound revealed a small left complex hydrocele suspicious for pyocele. Early treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotics is essential to prevent sepsis and preserve testicular function. There were no rashes, discharge, or palpable inguinal hernias. Click to enlarge.)

Urgent Care 52

Urgent Care Ultrasounds Sepsis Emergency Department 52