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Staph Aureus Bacteremia ๐ฆ Detect. ๐ Treat. ๐ Control the Source!โ
Manage episode 478769336 series 2740117
๐ฆ Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia (SAB) is a deadly bloodstream infection with high rates of complications like endocarditis and abscesses.
๐ Early detection, MRSA coverage with vancomycin/daptomycin, and source control (๐ช remove catheters, drain abscesses) are critical.
๐ Use echocardiography and VIRSTA score to guide management.
โ Once susceptibilities return, de-escalate and tailor therapyโMSSA loves cefazolin!
415 episodes
Manage episode 478769336 series 2740117
๐ฆ Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia (SAB) is a deadly bloodstream infection with high rates of complications like endocarditis and abscesses.
๐ Early detection, MRSA coverage with vancomycin/daptomycin, and source control (๐ช remove catheters, drain abscesses) are critical.
๐ Use echocardiography and VIRSTA score to guide management.
โ Once susceptibilities return, de-escalate and tailor therapyโMSSA loves cefazolin!
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