Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds, Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Severe Symptomatic Hypertension (Hypertensive Crisis) IV Drugs Oral Medications Clonidine 0.1-0.2 mg Labetalol 200-400mg BID. Start: 100mg po BID, may increase by 200 mg / dayq2-3 days. Max 2400 mg/day. May divide dose TID. Taper dose over 1-2 wks to D/C. Hydralazine...
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
Diagnosis Treatment Further Reading / References Am Fam Physician. 2017 Apr 15;95(8):492-500. Severe Asymptomatic Hypertension: Evaluation and Treatment. https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0415/p492.html
Clinic A/P, Peds, DERMATOLOGY, Hospital A/P, Peds
Background Caused by human herpesvirus 6 Diagnosis Typical presentation: “High fever in a child with either mild upper respiratory symptoms or no other symptoms. After the fever subsides, a rash will appear.” ABFM critique. Treatment The rash is...
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
Definition: Diagnosis Treatment Postexposure prophylaxis -Indicated for any close contact regardless of immunization status. “Close contacts include those exposed in households, dormitories, or child care centers, or those who have direct contact with the source...
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
“Septic arthritis must be diagnosed and treated promptly, because irreversible damage can occur within 4-6 hours and the joint can be completely destroyed within 24-48 hours.”
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
H&P performed. Definition: Adrenal crisis = acute adrenal insufficiency. It is a life-threatening emergency that requires immediate treatment. Pt in adrenal crisis, not just adrenal insufficiency. S/Sx of adrenal crisis reviewed. DDx of adrenal crisis....
