ID 3 - Malaria, PICCs, Fusarium Flashcards
Most effective Tx for severe malaria
Artesunate (that artisanal malaria Tx)
How should a pt be breathing to utilize pulse pressure variation?
Passively on mechanical ventilator
PICCs have a _____ risk of CLABSI compared to CVCs.
similar
PICCs have a _____ risk of DVT compared to CVCs.
higher
A hemorrhagic pulmonary syndrome characterized by a 2- to 4-week incubation period followed by a week or two of nonspecific viral symptoms of fever, myalgias, and nonproductive cough.
Hantavirus
Diagnostic triad of hantavirus
Thrombocytopenia, NΦ predominance, >10% immunoblasts
Should Zosyn be used to treat ESBL?
No!
Which carbapenem does NOT treat Pseudomonas?
Errrrr…. Ertapenem!
Test for cerebral mycotic aneurysm
Cerebral angiography
Empiric Tx for disseminated Fusarium
Amphotericin
Is Fusarium susceptible to azoles (e.g. posaconazole)?
Not always
Is Fusarium susceptible to echinocandins?
No