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what are the risk factors for righ sided IE
CVC
IVDA
chronic hemodialysis
pts with what risk factors are at high risk for IE
prosthetic device
congenital heart malfunctions
shunts
previous IE
what are non cardiac RF for IE
CVC
chronic hemodialysis
IVDA
diabetes melitus
what is the most common cause of native IE
strep
what is the most common pathogenic cause of IVDA and CVC related IE
staph
in prosthetic valve IE
<1 year what is the bug >1 year what is the bug
<1 year bug is staph
>1 year bug is strep
what tools are used to diagnose IE
blood cultures - 2 samples taken within 24-48 hours period

echocardiography - trasnthoracic (less invasive do this first) and transesophageal (90% sensitive)
what is the most important determinant of treatment success in infective endocarditis
antibiotic therapy
what are factors that decrease the efficacy of antibiotic therapy
high inoculum
bacteria encased inside vegetation
quiescent vegetation
when is the duration of therapy in iE measured
from last positive blood culture
if patient has a Native valve MIC < 0.1 what drugs do you use to treat
Pen G 12-18 MU/24hrs 4 weeks
Ceftriaxone 2g/24hrs 4 weeks

or

Pen G 12-18MU/24hrs 2 weeks
Ceftriaxone 2g/24hrs 2 weeks
plus
gentamicin 3mg/kg/24hrs 2 weeks

or

vancomycin 30mg/kg/24hrs 4 weeks
if a patient has a Native valve MIC > 0.1 whta drugs do you use to treat
Pen G 24 MU/24hrs 4 weeks
Ceftriaxone 2g/24hrs 4 weeks
plus
gentamicin 3mg/kg/24hrs 2 weeks

vancomycin 30mg/kg/24hrs 4 weeks
if a patient has Prosthetic valves what drugs can you use to treat
Pen G 24 MU/24 hrs 6 weeks
Ceftiaxone 2g/24hrs 6 weeks
w/ or w/o
gentamicin 3mg/kg/24hrs 2 weeks depending on MIC

or

vancomycin 30mg/kg/24hrs 4 weeks
if pt has Entercococcus susceptible to PCN, vancomycin, and gent what is the treatment regimen
Amp/Sulb 12g/24hrs 4-6 weeks
or
Pen G 18-30 MU/24hrs 4-6 weeks
plus
gentamicin 3mg/kg/24hrs 4-6 weeks

or

vancomycin 30mg/kg/24hrs 6 weeks
plus
gentamicin 3mg/kg/24hrs 6 weeks
if pt has Enterococcus resistant to PCN, vancomycin, and gent what is the treatment regimen
Daptomycin 6mg/kg/24hrs >8 weeks
if pt has Staph with prosthetic device what is the treatment
Nafcillin/Oxacillin 12g/24hrs >6 weeks
Rifampin 900mg/24hrs >6 weeks
gentamicin 3mg/kg/24hrs 2 weeks

or

vancomycin 30mg/kg/24hrs >6 weeks
rifampin 900mg/24hrs > 6 weeks
gentamicin 3mg/kg/24hrs 2 weeks
if pt has Staph and Righ sided endocardiditis and is IVDA
nafcillin/oxacillin 12g/24hrs 2 weeks
gentamicin 3mg/kg/24hrs 2 weeks

vancomycin 30mg/kg/24hrs 6 weeks
if pt infected by HACEK organism what is the treatment
ceftriaxone 2g/24hrs 4 weeks
ampicillin/sulbactam 12g/24hrs 4 weeks
ciprofloxacin 800mg or 1g IV 4 weeks
what patients are contraindicated for outpatient therapy
congestive hear failure
cardiac rhythm disturbances (AV block)
persistent bacteremia
lack of reliable IV access
what are the drug monitoring toxicities for B-lactams, aminoglycosides, vancomycin, rifampin, daptomycin, and in general
B lactam - seizures
aminoglycosides - oto and nephrotoxicity
vancomycin - red man syndrome, nephrotoxicity
rifamping - CYP450 inducer and discoloration of body fluids
damptomycin - increased CPK, myalgias
in general - secondary catheter related bacteremia
when would you use prophylaxis in dental surgery
all dental procedures that involve:
manipulation of gingival tissues or periapical region of teeth
perforation of oral mucosa
when would you not use prophylaxis in dental surgery
dental radiographs
placement,removaol or adjustment of orthodontia
shedding of deciduous teeth
bleeding from trauma to lips/oral mucosa
what drug is used for prophylaxis in dental procedures
amoxicillin 2g adults 50mg/kg children