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Informatics in Pharmacy

Updated 2020

Pneumonia

April 1, 2024 By Dr. G, PharmD

Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) October 2019 IDSA CAP Adult Guidelines / CHEST CAP in Immunocompromised Patients / IDSA CAP in Kids Guidelines CAP is defined as pneumonia with an onset outside of the hospital setting or < 48 hours after hospital admission. Mortality ranges from < 1% to 50% depending on severity of illness. It is […]

COPD and Bronchitis

August 7, 2021 By Dr. G, PharmD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) causes a significant amount of morbidity and mortality. It’s the fourth leading cause of death in the world. COPD produces anatomical changes in the lungs that lead to narrowing of small airways, destruction of lung tissue, overproduction of mucous, reduced ciliary function, and airflow limitation. Smoking is the most common […]

Asthma

September 7, 2020 By Dr. G, PharmD

Asthma is pretty common. Over 25 million people in the US have it, and over 3500 people died from it in 2017. Hispanics and blacks suffer disproportionately. It’s a disease of chronic airway inflammation causing expiratory limitations including wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and cough. It can be spontaneous or triggered by exercise, allergens […]

Clostridium/Clostridiodes Difficile

August 26, 2020 By Dr. G, PharmD

Clostridiodes difficile is a pretty big problem, causing quite a bit of morbidity and mortality every year, and it’s becoming more and more common. It can be pretty tricky to treat. C. diff is an anaerobic, spore-forming rod and it makes a toxin that contributes to the severity of the disease. It causes diarrhea and […]

Sinusitis

August 13, 2020 By Dr. G, PharmD

Sinusitis is usually viral.  Only use antibiotics if signs and symptoms are greater than 10 days or purulent discharge with a fever greater than 102 degrees. Viral is quick, usually lasting less than a week.  Bacterial often has double sickening and purulent discharge. Do not do imaging unless immunocompromised or orbital cranial involvement. Only symptomatic relief for […]

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