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Empirical antibiotic therapy: quick reference for common infections

…oral step down or gentamicin 4.5 mg/kg IV as a single dose Urosepsis with complicating factors cefotaxime 1 g × 3 IV 10–14…

Lumbar puncture

…bacterial CNS infections states that CT must not be performed before lumbar puncture in suspected bacterial meningitis — not even with a reduced level of consciousness…

Endocarditis: definitions, causes, diagnosis, echocardiography & treatment

…foreign materials pose a high risk of infection. Approximately 20% of all endocarditis affect people with valve prostheses and among other cases 18% show significant…

Pericardial Effusion & Cardiac tamponade

…attributed to the pericardium: The pericardium serves as a barrier to infections. The pericardium reduces friction between the ventricles and surrounding structures of the mediastinum…

Cardiovascular effects of COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)

…outcomes. The vast majority of infections with COVID 19 result in mild disease, with symptoms similar to seasonal flu (influenza) and other viral respiratory infections…

Colchicine and Anti-inflammatory Therapy in Coronary Disease

…not developed for routine coronary prevention because of fatal infections and high cost. Low dose methotrexate did not reduce cardiovascular outcomes, and several other agents…

Care after return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC)

…and ischemia causes a state similar to SIRS (systemic inflammatory response syndrome) with risk of disseminated intravascular coagulation, hypotension, impaired vasoregulation, etc. With regard to…

Sinus tachycardia & Inappropriate sinus tachycardia

…and medications : A wide range of diseases and medications may cause sinus tachycardia; e.g congestive heart failure, lung disease (e.g COPD), fever, infections…

Pericarditis, myocarditis & perimyocarditis: ECG, criteria & treatment

…cause of pericarditis is infections, in particular viral infections. This explains why pericarditis may affect individuals of all ages. However, a wide range of local…

Interpretation of neonatal and pediatric electrocardiograms (ECG)

…of the heart. Sinus rhythm is the normal rhythm in all pediatric patients. Sinus rhythm is defined by the following criteria: Regular rhythm with a…

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