endocarditis Flashcards
1
Q
when would you do a trans oesophageal echo?
A
if prosthetic valve, vegetations or none diagnostic images
2
Q
diagnostic criteria for endocarditis
A
x2 positive blood cultures
positive echo
new valvular regurgitation
3
Q
native valve plus severe sepsis ?
A
IV flucloxacilin 2g/4hrly
