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5 episodes with necrotizing fasciitis
2 episodes with necrotizing fasciitis
4 episodes with necrotizing fasciitis
2 episodes with necrotizing fasciitis
2 episodes with necrotizing fasciitis
2 episodes with necrotizing fasciitis
We discuss the recognition and treatment of necrotizing fasciitis. Hosts: Aurnee Rahman, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Necrotizing_Fasciitis.mp3 Download Leave a Comment Tags: Critical Care, General Surgery Show Notes Table of Contents 0:00 – Introduction 0:41 – Overview 1:10 – Types of Necrotizing Fasciitis 2:21 – Pathophysiology & Risk Factors 3:16 – Clinical Presentation 4:06 – Diagnosis 5:37 – Treatment 7:09 – Prognosis and Recovery 7:37 – Take Home points Introduction Necrotizing soft tissue infections can be easily missed in routine cases of soft tissue infection. High mortality and morbidity underscore the need for vigilance. Definition A rapidly progressive, life-threatening infection of the deep soft tissues. Involves fascia and subcutaneous fat, causing fulminant tissue destruction. High mortality often due to delayed recognition and treatment. Types of Necrotizing Fasciitis Type I (Polymicrobial) Involves aerobic and anaerobic organisms (e.g., Bacteroides, Clostridium, Peptostreptococcus). Common in immunocompromised patients or those with comorbid...
In this episode, we review the high-yield topic of Necrotizing Fasciitis from the Dermatology section at Medbullets.com Follow Medbullets on social media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/medbullets Instagram: www.instagram.com/medbulletsofficial Twitter: www.twitter.com/medbullets Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/medbullets
The hidden battle between medicine and microbes Since the discovery of penicillin in 1928, antibiotics have been our frontline defence against bacterial infections. But this revolutionary medicine is losing ground in the fight. Today, Antimicrobial resistance has become one of the biggest threats to human health– and the stakes only getting higher.But don't panic, hope is on the horizon!In this episode, host Dr. Kaylee Byers takes you on a journey of petri dishes, mouldy melons, and artifical intelligence to investigate our best hopes of curbing antibiotic resistance. She chats with Dr. Rylan Duivenstein about what's happening in hospitals, and Dr. Nadine Ziemert about using genomics to help find new antibiotics before we run out of options.—Highlights:(01:37) Mark is faced with the possibility of Necrotizing Fasciitis.(04:32) Kaylee teaches us about the discovery of antibiotics.(08:05) Dr. Ryland Duivenstein explains how antibiotics work.(20:37) Dr. Nadine Ziemert explains how genomics is helping us discover new antibiotics.—Learn-A-Long: (coming soon)—Resources:1. Antibiotics: past, present and future - ScienceDirect2. The real story behind penicillin - PBS NewsHour3. The Forgotten Mother of Penicillin - Science History Institute4. Alexander Fleming (1881–1955): Discoverer of penicillin - NCBI5. Alexander Flemming Nobel Lecture Speech - Nobel Prize6. How can we solve the antibiotic resistance crisis? - Gerry Wright7. WHO - Antimicrobial Resistance - World Health Organization (WHO)8. WHO updates list of drug-resistant bacteria most threatening to human health - World Health Organization (WHO)9. Ziemert Lab - Translational Genome Mining for Natural Products - University of Tübingen
Episode 341 - Ruben Pereyra - Active Aging Specialist/2024 IDEA Trailblazer of the Year Fun, Functional Fitness for Every Version of Oneself Fitness Presenter and Active Aging Specialist 2024 IDEA Trailblazer of the Year “Active aging is where my passion and my heart is…if we don't give them a workout, then we are doing them a disservice.” “Never give up on yourself…keep trailblazing.” -Ruben Pereyra Hold on to your hats, because the Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast are excited to welcome fitness royalty to the show! Let's give it up for the IDEA World 2024 Fitness Trailblazer of the Year, Ruben Pereyra. Joining the Two Fit Crazies from Seattle, Washington, Ruben's passion for improving the lives of active agers around-the-globe has earned him one of the most coveted awards in the fitness industry! Today, Ruben discusses what it took to become known as a fitness trailblazer through the many ups and downs along his tumultuous journey. From his days as an optimistic college student at UC Long Beach, to the heart-wrenching days of watching his father suffer from Necrotizing Fasciitis, Ruben has now settled into his niche and plans to bring more fun and exercise to older adults through upcoming programs, coaching groups, and certifications geared specifically for this underserved demographic. To learn more about Ruben and his programs, be sure to follow him on social media or drop him an email! Ruben Pereyra is destined to change the world and his trailblazing has just begun! Stay Fit! Stay Crazie! Christine and Brian www.TwoFitCrazies.com tfcpro@twofitcrazies.com Ruben Pereya - Links and Sites Instagram: @functionallyevolved Email: info@functionallyevolved.com Website: www.functionallyevolved.com #twofitcrazies #podcast #wellness #IDEAWorld #DCAC #canfitpro #winner #seniorfitness #activeagers #fun #smile #inclusion #fitness #fitpro #dance #WERQ #ideafit #trailblazer #functionallyevolved #authentic #Cal #LongBeach #Seattle #JanSchroeder #trailblazing #exercisescience #WarriorRythmRoots #coaching #chronicdisease #movement #chairfitness #rtwtribe #SCWfit #ICAA #ISSA #AFAA #FITFIXNOW #Rollga #FitnessFest
In 2008, Christine contracted Necrotizing Fasciitis (aka, flesh-eating bacteria) in her throat and chest. She had a small chance of survival. During her medically induced coma her dreams and perhaps her near-death experience was being interpreted spiritually and quite literally while she was under. When she woke up she could not breath or operate on her own. From this experience she had a growing intuition and incredibly powerful dreams. In this episode of DEAD Talks we tap into the meanings she pulled from this near-death and what was actually real. Join the DEAD Talk Patreon for only $5 to support our mission & and gain access to exclusive content and features. 10% off Neurogum made with sustainably-sourced natural caffeine, L-theanine, as well as vitamins B6 and B12, which have been scientifically shown to boost attention and enhance focus. Purchase “Not Dead Yet” or DEAD Talk trucker hats here with free domestic shipping: Shop Here All links to everything DEAD Talks DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don't talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end; it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12, he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma, or whatever it may be. You may cry, but you also may laugh. Follow DEAD Talks Podcast on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok + more www.deadtalks.net
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Christine Clawley, MA, LPC is an NDE experiencer, counselor, and life coach who has worked in a variety of capacities, including providing counseling and support at community mental health centers, hospitals, prisons, inpatient eating disorder clinics, homeless shelters, and crisis support. She currently works in private practice and has a Jungian and Depth-oriented practice that helps clients heal from traumatic experiences, as well as supports individuals who have also had near-death experiences or other spiritually-transformative experiences. After overcoming the life-threatening Necrotizing Fasciitis at age 24, she embarked on a journey of healing and self-understanding through exploring various holistic techniques, including a mindfulness practice, meditation, yoga, self-hypnosis, and indigenous healing modalities. Prior to contracting this illness, she received many dreams and messages that foreshadowed her illness. While spending nearly a month in a medically-induced coma she had many dreams that mirrored what was happening to her on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level. Upon awaking from the coma, she experienced increased intuition, empathy, and an increased frequency of lucid and precognitive dreams. These experiences have led her to research topics related to near death experiences, consciousness, non-ordinary reality, synchronicity, dreaming, and shamanism. www.lucidawakening.com Music Credits: Track: Wandering — JayJen [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: • Wandering — JayJen | Free Background ... Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/wandering FOLLOW Magic Is Real (Host Shannon Torrence) on Instagram: @realmagicshannon If you'd like to support Magic Is Real by becoming a Patreon, here is the link: / magicisreal111 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shannon-torrence/support
A Big Island woman is sharing her amazing survival story. Danielle McKim of Hilo says she nearly died from a rare Flesh-Eating Disease known as Necrotizing Fasciitis. She now wants to raise awareness about the potentially deadly bacteria and joins us along with her doctor Crystal Hammer, an emergency medicine specialist at the Queen's Medical Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Kyle Molina, PharmD, BCIDP, provides an overview of treatment of skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) and challenges in practice. Listen as he gives perspectives on:Guideline recommendations for treatment of purulent and nonpurulent SSTIsLogistical challenges with IV and oral antibioticsPros and cons of various locations of careData supporting the safety and efficacy of long-acting lipoglycopeptides for treatment of SSTIsUse of long-acting lipoglycopeptides in special populations of interest, including patients with obesity, diabetes, and injection drug useOverall place in therapy of long-acting lipoglycopeptides for SSTIs Faculty:Kyle Molina, PharmD, BCIDPInfectious Diseases Clinical PharmacistScripps Green HospitalLa Jolla, CaliforniaLink to full program: CCO: https://bit.ly/3J4mg8hProCE: https://bit.ly/3P0vB4E
In this episode, Martin Krsak, MD, MSc, FASAM, provides background and context on skin and soft tissue infections. Listen as he gives perspectives on:Epidemiology and clinical outcomesEconomic impactBacterial etiologyImportance of appropriate antimicrobial prescribingClinical presentationSeverity classification and distinction between purulent and nonpurulent infectionsRole of incision and debridement vs antimicrobial managementComplications to be ruled out prior to treatmentFaculty:Martin Krsak, MD, MSc, FASAMAssociate Professor of MedicineDivision of Infectious Diseases University of Colorado School of MedicineDenver, ColoradoLink to full program: CCO: https://bit.ly/3J4mg8hProCE: https://bit.ly/3P0vB4E
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For a disease that sounds like a science-fiction plot, look no further than this week's bacterial infection, Necrotizing Fasciitis. With a 25-30% mortality rate and high chance of required amputations, flesh-eating bacteria is no joke. Learn all about this disease and how to prevent it in this week's episode with Syd & Jess. If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast fix!Sources for this episode:https://health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/problems/medical/flesh-eating-bacteria.htmhttps://www.wired.com/2014/04/how-flesh-eating-strep-bacteria-evolved/ https://nypost.com/2022/10/19/flesh-eating-bacteria-infects-florida-in-wake-of-hurricane-ian/https://study.com/learn/lesson/flesh-eating-bacteria-symptoms.htmlhttps://www.memorialhermann.org/services/conditions/flesh-eating-bacteriahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Ianhttps://www.cdc.gov/sepsis/what-is-sepsis.htmlhttps://www.livescience.com/flesh-eating-bacteria-florida-after-hurricanehttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8969999/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0736467903002889 https://time.com/4771484/flesh-eating-bacteria-amputation/ https://www.iflscience.com/flesheating-infection-has-killed-eight-people-in-florida-so-far-in-2021-60925 https://aimeecopelandfoundation.org/aimees-story/ Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytalesLicense code: ZQGXUZWNXEBLK6Y0Smells Like HumansLike spending time with funny friends talking about curious human behavior. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
Do you want to grasp ABGs more? Arterial Blood Gases are tricky! It's one thing to memorize the normal ranges for each value, but an astute clinician is able to see the combination of abnormal values and determine what led to this derangement and what to do about it.In this episode, guest Christian Guzman, Critical Care APRN shares an interesting case of...SPOILER ALERT: Necrotizing FasciitisThe patient's presentation was concerning but not very clear what was going on initially. But the Nurse's intuition which led to an ABG helped guide the team towards a diagnosis, prompted Christian to upgrade the patient to the ICU, and ultimately led to the patient making a full recovery.If you love nerding out with a deep dive into pathophysiology, then you will love this episode.
Kainoa Spenser is a necrotizing fasciitis (flesh-eating bacteria) survivor and a quadruple amputee and will speak about his life experience. In this interview, we talk about: - Kainoa's life journey with necrotizing fasciitis including waking up from a coma after 3.5 weeks, passing away twice, and becoming a quadruple amputee - Kainoa's advice to those with limb loss/limb difference on the self-love journey - Kainoa's life perspective on adversity, challenges, and defying the odds Kainoa's Socials: Live Like Kainoa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LIVELIKEKAINOA/ Live Like Kainoa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livelikekainoa/?hl=en Kainoa's Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kspenser97/ Grateful Living Info: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Bo0LHtRJJNJBUYIceg27w Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Hn4ttttmbWfVqAhWh4Jhi Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1503185956 My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aroy81547/?hl=en Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gratefulliving4 Medium: https://gratefulliving4.medium.com/ Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 0:55 Can you give us an introduction on your background - family situation and where you grew up? 3:09 Can you give us the story of getting necrotizing fasciitis? 5:44 You were in a coma for 3.5 weeks, how was it waking up from the coma? 10:26 Were you bitter or mad after losing your fingers? 15:40 How did you keep your mental health positive during your hospital stay? 22:04 How can friends support someone with a large hospital stay? 28:26 How does hearing “you passed away twice” affect your life outlook? 33:54 What was it like trying to learn how to talk and swallow again? 37:04 Did you ever feel like recovery was too big of a challenge? 41:17 Any advice to people interacting with people with limb loss/limb difference? 48:24 Any advice on the journey of self-love? 55:47 Do you want to talk about epilepsy and seizure journey? 1:01:03 Why aren't you more bitter given all the challenges you've been given? 1:10:20 Anything else we didn't get a chance to talk about? 1:12:41 Best way to support you?
Join our Emergency General Surgery team as they discuss Necrotizing Soft-Tissue Infections. Hosted by Drs. Jordan Nantais, Ashlie Nadler, Stephanie Mason and Graham Skelhorne-Gross. Necrotizing Soft-Tissue Infections: - Also known as “flesh eating disease”, gas gangrene, necrotizing fasciitis/myositis, Fournier's gangrene. - Early findings are non-specific - Rapidly fatal - diagnostic delay can lead to tremendous additional morbidity and mortality Classification: - Type 1 - polymicrobial category (most common) found in immunosuppressed or elderly - Type 2 - monomicrobial infection [Group A Streptococcus > Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)] - Type 3 - monomicrobial infection (Vibrio or Clostridium) - Type 4 - fungal (rare) in immunocompromised or after penetration or trauma from candida or Zygomycetes. Initial Workup - History: (comorbidities, immunosuppression, recent infections or trauma) - Exam: swelling, open lesions, drainage, erythema, crepitus, and pain out of proportion - Most common: swelling, pain, erythema - Bullae, skin necrosis, crepitus are less common - Labs: Hb, wbc, Na, Creat, glucose, and CRP - Imaging: CT, MRI *sensitive and specific but may not change management - Cut-down: bedside vs in OR - Gm stain Management - Initially: two large bore IVs, foley catheter, aggressive fluid resuscitation, broad spectrum antibiotics, vasopressors PRN - Abx choices: carbopenem or piperacllin-tazobactam or cefotaxime plus metronidazole. Clindamycin (antitoxin effect) and vancomycin (MRSA) should be considered. - OR: must debride all dead/infected tissue, involve other surgical specialties as needed - Mark edge of cellulitis and use as initial debridement - Healthy dermis – pearly and white - Healthy fat – pale, yellow, glistening - Healthy fascia – should bleed, doesn't easily separate from muscle - Healthy muscle – contract with cautery - Dressing: betadine-soaked gauze on the wound - Most patients will need at least 3 ORs (second OR generally 8-12 hours after the first) - No VAC or stoma at first OR References: 1. Pelletier J, Gottlieb M, Long B, Perkins JC Jr. Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections (NSTI): Pearls and Pitfalls for the Emergency Clinician. J Emerg Med. 2022 Apr;62(4):480-491. doi: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2021.12.012. Epub 2022 Jan 31. 2. Sarani B, Strong M, Pascual J, Schwab CW. Necrotizing fasciitis: current concepts and review of the literature. J Am Coll Surg. 2009 Feb;208(2):279-88. 3. Edlich RF, Cross CL, Dahlstrom JJ, Long WB 3rd. Modern concepts of the diagnosis and treatment of necrotizing fasciitis. J Emerg Med. 2010 Aug;39(2):261-5 4. Hoesl V, Kempa S, Prantl L, Ochsenbauer K, Hoesl J, Kehrer A, Bosselmann T. The LRINEC Score-An Indicator for the Course and Prognosis of Necrotizing Fasciitis? J Clin Med. 2022 Jun 22;11(13):3583 5. Bulger EM, May A, Bernard A, Cohn S, Evans DC, Henry S, Quick J, Kobayashi L, Foster K, Duane TM, Sawyer RG, Kellum JA, Maung A, Maislin G, Smith DD, Segalovich I, Dankner W, Shirvan A. Impact and Progression of Organ Dysfunction in Patients with Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections: A Multicenter Study. Surg Infect (Larchmt). 2015 Dec;16(6):694-701. 6. LRINEC Score from: https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/1734/lrinec-score-necrotizing-soft-tissue-infection#:~:text=Patients%20were%20classified%20into%20three,%25%20and%20NPV%20of%2096%25. Retrieved July 2022. If you liked this episode, check out our recent episode titled, "Journal Review in Colorectal Surgery: Timing of Biologics and Surgery in the Setting of Crohn's Disease" which can be found here. Please visit behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more.
Just a year ago Zack was blind, partially paralyzed, heavily medicated, and slowly dying. Today he sits down with JD to talk about his journey from the trenches to the mountain peaks.Zack is a former Green Beret and DoD Contractor, and is now the Vice President of Tactical Relief. Tactical Relief is a CBD company who is exploring non-pharmaceutical solutions to Traumatic Brain Injury, Post-Traumatic Stress, and Anxiety.Zack has experienced an enormous amount of adversity from being medically retired from the US Army due to epilepsy, to being hit by a car, recovering, and later nearly dying from Necrotizing Fasciitis.Support the show
Filmmaker Christine Clawley entered into the reality hiding in plain sight through a life threatening disease. Like many healers, she emerged empowered with greater resources for helping others. She widened her ability through an uncanny connection with a woman she had never physically met who knew Christine's hidden life story. You can pre-order Dr. Beitman's new book Meaningful Coincidences due out in September here! https://www.innertraditions.com/books/meaningful-coincidences Christine Clawley is a therapist and film maker living in Tucson Arizona. With a Master's of Arts in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. After overcoming the life-threatening Necrotizing Fasciitis in 2008, she embarked on her own journey of healing and self-understanding through exploring various modalities and techniques and wishes to share what she has learned with others and assist in their healing. Prior to contracting this illness, she received many dreams and messages that something was out of balance within her life and body and eventually foreshadowed her illness. She spent about a month suspended in a medically-induced coma during which time she had many dreams that mirrored what was happening to her on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level. www.lucidawakening.com www.circlinghawkproductions.com Connecting with Coincidence with Bernard Beitman, MD (CCBB) is now offered as both an audio podcast--anywhere that podcasts are available--and in video format on the Connecting with Coincidence YouTube channel. Please SUBSCRIBE to our channel to be notified when future episodes are posted! Also available, there are 138 archived episodes of the CCBB podcast available, HERE [https://www.spreaker.com/show/dr-bern...] Our host Dr. Bernard Beitman is the first psychiatrist since Carl Jung to attempt to systematize the study of coincidences. He is Founding Director of The Coincidence Project. His book, and his Psychology Today blog, are both titled Connecting with Coincidence. He has developed the first valid and reliable scale to measure coincidence sensitivity, and has written and edited coincidence articles for Psychiatric Annals. He is a visiting professor at the University of Virginia and former chair of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He attended Yale Medical School and completed a psychiatric residency at Stanford. Dr. Beitman has received two national awards for his psychotherapy training program and is internationally known for his research into the relationship between chest pain and panic disorder. Learn more at https://coincider.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Tis But a Scratch Necrotizing Fasciitis. No matter how you say it. It doesn't sound good. Anytime you hear or see the word Necrotizing, nothing good follows. And the story of Chris DT Gordon surviving Necrotizing Fasciitis isn't that much different. We talk with Chris about his journey - how he got it, how he fought it, and how he survived it. We talk about how Chris is now a podcaster and motivational speaker. Chris hosts a podcast called Scarbearers ( I have been a guest on his show) and talks to people who have overcome, but still bear some scars from what life has dealt them. Come for a story of survival, stick around to be inspired by one of the nicest guys you will ever get a chance to meet. For more information on Chris DT Gordon, please visit the following - www.chrisdtgordon.com Chris DT Gordon - YouTube Channel Scarbearers Audio Podcast on all major podcast providers Please visit Focused on Forward on our Social Media Pages - Twitter - @podcastfof Instagram - @focusedonforward Facebook - Focused on Forward TikTok - the_podcast_guy Support Focused on Forward by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/focused-on-forward
Chris DT Gordon is a special education teacher, runner, husband, father and a survivor of flesh-eating bacteria. When a small scrape to his hand led to months in the hospital and a near amputation, Chris took stock of the important people and things in his life. He launched the Scar Bearers podcast and committed to doing something kind for someone everyday. He also developed The Attitude of Gratitude and began preaching the merits of kindness and being grateful to his students, aiming to instill a sense of gratitude in them. Chris lives in New Ulm, Minnesota. To learn more about Chris DT Gordon, visit his website www.chrisdtgordon.comRESILIENT PEOPLE features conversations with host Janet Fanaki and guests from around the world who are admired for their resilience. They've overcome major challenges, created a purpose from it and now help others be resilient too. If you are someone with a story to tell, or know someone who does, please record a voice memo or type a message to: info@resilientpeople.ca. Find all interviews from the podcast, information about Janet Fanaki, hiring her for speaking opportunities and order a RESILIENT t-shirt at www.resilientpeople.ca.The RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast is available everywhere you listen including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. SOCIAL MEDIA:Follow RESILIENT PEOPLE on Instagram www.instagram.com/resilientpeopleca & Twitter www.twitter.com/resilientpeoplLINKS:https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/necrotizing-fasciitis-flesh-eating-bacteriaPARTNERS:Leanne Townsend - www.leannetownsend.ca
In this episode, we review the high-yield topic of Necrotizing Fasciitis from the Dermatology section. Follow Medbullets on social media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/medbullets Instagram: www.instagram.com/medbulletsofficial Twitter: www.twitter.com/medbullets
Necrotizing fasciitis is easily one of the most terrifying and devastating conditions I've ever encountered in my 10+ years as a nurse. In this episode, we go through necrotizing fasciitis using the Straight A Nursing LATTE method. Download the LATTE method template here. Starting nursing school soon? Dial up the confidence and dial down the stress with Crucial Concepts Bootcamp. Michelle says, “I'm preparing to apply for nursing school and am really worried about passing dosage calculations. I signed up for Straight A Nursing Boot Camp and the scenarios for the Dosage Calculations module are HILARIOUS!!! They're not dry and overwhelming like all the other practice problems I've seen. I'm now weirdly excited to learn more about dimensional analysis and for the first time, it has occurred to me that it might be possible to master this concept instead of just white-knuckling through it. Thank you, Nurse Mo!” Read the article and see references here.
This week we talk with Chris DT Gordon who shares what it was like contracting Necrotizing Fasciitis from a simple scrape to the back of his hand. Chris learned the importance of being grateful, and what it meant to give back. You can learn more about Chris and his story at chrisdtgordon.com, on IG and FB @Chrisdtgordon As always, if you're enjoying what you're hearing, please consider sharing our show with your friends, subscribing, and leaving a 5 star review! You can find us online IG @Ididnotsignupforthis.podcast patreon.com/ididnotsignupforthis Titok @Ididnotsignupforthis.pod FB @Ididnotsuft www.ididnotsignupforthis.ca
Join Trish and Rob for a conversation with... Christine Clawley received her MA from Pacifica Graduate Institute in 2015 and became a licensed professional counselor in Colorado in 2018. She is currently a clinician in private practice and has a Jungian and depth-oriented practice in Arizona that helps clients heal from traumatic experiences, as well as supports individuals who have also had near-death experiences or other spiritually transformative experiences. After overcoming the life-threatening Necrotizing Fasciitis at age 24, she embarked on a journey of healing and self-understanding through exploring various holistic techniques, including a mindfulness practice, meditation, yoga, self-hypnosis, and indigenous healing modalities. Prior to contracting this illness, she received many dreams and messages that foreshadowed her illness. While spending nearly a month in a medically-induced coma she had many dreams that mirrored what was happening to her on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level. Upon awaking from the coma, she experienced increased intuition, empathy, and an increased frequency of lucid and precognitive dreams. These experiences have led her to research topics related to near-death experiences, consciousness, non-ordinary reality, synchronicity, dreaming, and shamanism. www.lucidawakening.com
In this podcast: a life-saving review of soft tissue infections, like the dreaded necrotizing fasciitis, seen by radiologists of all subspecialities. And a discussion of metabolic bone disease, primarily osteoporosis - more common, underdiagnosed, undertreated, and deadly than people think! Soft-Tissue Infections and Their Imaging Mimics: From Cellulitis to Necrotizing Fasciitis. Hayeri et al. RadioGraphics 2016; 36:1888–1910. Imaging Findings of Metabolic Bone Disease. Chang et al. RadioGraphics 2016; 36:1871–1887.
Hey everyone! In this episode we talk about Necrotizing Fasciitis, or as it's more commonly called, the Flesh Eating Bacteria. And / or virus. Wash your hands and enjoy!
Join Dr. Aziz Rasooli (@dr.rasoolii) and Erica (@erica_sullivan) in discussing what music he listens to while performing surgery, how video games influence his skills as a surgeon, and using social media as an encouraging tool when communicating with patients. Follow Everything with Erica on Instagram @everythingwithericapodcast
Colleen Sosinski is poised to have her best year yet! She's been married to Bob for 27 wonderful years, is mother is Nick, has worked as a medical assistant at ENT Specialists of Wisconsin for almost 20 years, and is a survivor of multiple PEs with DVTs (pulmonary emboli/deep vein thrombosis) in 2019 and Necrotizing Fasciitis in 2020. Care warning: Life-threatening illness is discussed in this episode. Facebook: Colleen Sosinski Colleen.Sosinski@gmail.com or 920-410-7538 My website, email address, and handle: chrisdtgordon.com chris@chrisdtgordon.com @chrisdtgordon Post-production and theme music: @nateberan
Necrotizing fasciitis took a healthy active 18-year-old and turned him into a double amputee. Blake Haxton was just months away from starting at Ohio State when a pain in his calf turned into a life altering diagnosis. In this episode you'll hear how he fought through the long days and nights to now heading to his second Paralympic Games. You'll also hear his message of hope for the future that helps him continue to get better both mentally and physically. https://www.teamusa.org/para-rowing/athletes/Blake-Haxtonhttps://blakehaxton.com/@stevenalbritton
Jennifer Borow is a mom of one amazing boy, married to the love of her life and resides in Cleveland, Ohio (city of lights, city of magic). In 2014 Jennifer survived Necrotizing Fasciitis after contracting it from an emergency c-section. After a lengthy recovery, receiving rehab, psychological and trauma counseling, she bounced back and has declared herself 'She-Ra, Princess of Power'. When she is not working her day job as a complex liability adjuster for an insurance company, she is a moderator for a couple of Facebook groups, loves photography, shares her love of 80's music with her family and dances around the dining room like ‘she just don't care'. Facebook: Jennifer Leslie Borow Instagram: littlehumantamer My link: https://linktr.ee/chrisdtgordon Theme music and post-production by @nateberan
This episode explores the inspirational story of Chris DT Gordon, who was diagnosed with Necrotizing Fasciitis in 2015. He discusses his experience in the hospital and the process it took to where he is now. His focus on the little things and having a positive mindset will provide context into how we can appreciate the little things especially during the pandemic.
Rare. Morbid. Lethal. NSTIs area group of infections which result in aggressive tissue destruction, systemic toxicity, and can involve any layer of the soft tissue. The key to successful management (like so many disease processes) is having a high index of suspicion together with administration of early, broad-spectrum antibiotics and surgery.
Trigger Warning: Medical and trauma description in the audio. Please speak with your medical care team. Listener discretion is advised. On this episode of The AmpuTO Show, Tech CEO Mark Opauszky, talks about losing digits on his hand and eventually losing his left leg below the knee that resulted from Necrotizing Fasciitis (flesh eating disease), and the positive outlook he took to recover and getting back to an active lifestyle - a dad, husband, working out "hobbyist" (as he calls it), and a tech CEO.
Chris DT Gordon is a faithful husband, father of three, online middle school special education teacher, professional speaker, podcast host, co-author, runner, recommended Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, and pop culture geek. He is also a survivor of necrotizing fasciitis (flesh-eating bacteria) who uses his story and message to inspire middle school students to adopt The Attitude of Gratitude and positively forge their futures. Fueled by his desire to improve his own life after his life-altering ordeal, Chris has set numerous personal lifetime running records, secured a recommended Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, earned an additional special education teaching license, and chosen to speak about his experience to audiences, both the in-person variety, as well as the virtual kind, like in webinars, his YouTube channel entitled Chris DT Gordon, and his podcast entitled Scar Bearers.
Sandra is a very active woman who suffered for years from lipedema. To stop spreading and worsening she underwent operation and caught Necrotizing Fasciitis in her right leg. Just one year later she is able to enjoy running in the forests and mountains again. She shares her recovery experience through her Instagram channel and motivates her followers to focus on the good things in life. Instagram: @necrotizing.fasciitis.survivor and @exploring.trails My Linktree link (including the link to the book I've co-authored on Amazon): https://linktr.ee/chrisdtgordon
Today on my podcast Cerebral Palsy and Fitness I will have Chris DT Gordon to talk about overcoming his necrotizing fasciitis diagnosis what has kept him going and more!
Meet Chris DT GordonChris is a quirky, fun-loving, superhero fan with a unique approach to teaching students, facilitators and their parents about the "Attitude of Gratitude". He has practised having the attitude of Gratitude" throughout his life and this may have just helped him survive one of his most challenging moments. Chris was faced with a health issue called Necrotizing Fasciitis also known as flesh-eating disease, his prognosis was grim and his battle long but throughout it all, he still practiced the attitude of gratitude and it was a huge factor in his recovery. Chris is also a speaker and podcast host of the Scar Bearers Podcast.Today, Chris wants to share his message in and out of the classroom so that everyone can reap the rewards that come along with practising gratitude, being grateful for the small things and pushing the limits.To learn more about Chris please visit him at https://chrisdtgordon.comlinktr.ee@chrisdtgordonhttps://facebook.com/christdtgordon/Scar Bearers Podcast https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fca%2Fpodcast%2F1-whos-chris-dt-gordon%2Fid1516102320%3Fi%3D1000476271387%26fbclid%3DIwAR3heobaYhmw1gkX2_MNX1NMFqHrcFBl_decBfjbRW_aPvpr23EOXUf34jo&h=AT3GeMIlj65v_TBmmHAGcsRtJg0rza7ok-XHGB6MaEdPOEgeobFyNdujs75RNSMCImOncZRZ5b5Vq1iXZisbQZjaAe5BrpejCxgfsTciYIJKCppwkojEISWNvybAEWXwdQ
This episode covers necrotizing fasciitis!
Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Blake Haxton, one of the most inspiring United States Paralympians. At a very early age, he went through a massive amount of trauma after a lot of things happened to him, but then he carries an incredible shift of mindset and has the right constraints. Let’s dive into this episode and find out how he rose up against his trauma with an indelible spirit and an incredible shift of mindset that led him into a great success in life. Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 15:00] Opening SegmentI introduce guest, Blake Haxton, to the showBlake talks briefly about his current life Training for 2 Olympic SportsWorking Fulltime as a Research Analyst Blake talks about where his journey beginsStart rowing since highschoolContracted with Necrotizing Fasciitis (flesh-eating disease)Went through 20 surgeries and got into a coma for six weeksGot both of his legs amputatedBlake shares the story about overcoming his mental challenges and his physical improvements [15:00 - 25:19] Gratitude MindscapeBlake shares the story about how he responds to his situation with gratitude. The realization of family support It could be so much worseThis could happen to anybody, The risk we all take for getting out of bed, everyone has to take that risk, but not everybody has that network that would help them to mitigate the risk Blake talks about how he motivates himself to get back up and get a better mindscapeThink about the people that surround you and support you along the wayRemember that you have a future ahead of youTake a little step to get better every dayBlake talks about his biggest challenges Having to face the fact that his life goals have to put on hold and changedSeeing most of his friends go to college and became the kind of athlete he wanted to beBlake talks about Getting the right Benchmark of your mindsetMaximize what we got todayMindset transition Stop comparing yourself with anyone elsePivot and set your own goalsGetting a lot more empathy and patience towards othersEveryone got a different level of problem Not everyone would be willing to show it He shares the story of how people start to share and open up more to him.[25:20 - 35:44] The Right ConstraintsBlake talks about how he defines freedom We are all constrained by many things, but it is not always negativeFreedom is not having the lack of restriction, but having the right restrictionThe right limitation will push you furtherGetting the most of who you areWe don’t get to pick our constrain most of the time, but we get to pick our attitude in those constraints to maximize what we areKnow and have the purposePrepare yourself with the right tools that you have Blake talks about the progression from being hospitalized to winning lots of Olympics medalLetting go of his perception of an ideal life Accepting where he was and maximize himselfStop comparing the situation to what it used to be[35-45 - 38:37] The FOCUS FIVE SegmentWhat book have you gifted most often? Man's Search for Meaning, Book by Viktor FranklIf you can get an hour of somebody's time and ask questions, who would that be and why?Walt Disney What is one thing you believe that most people would disagree with you:Don’t follow your Passion; stay more real. Morning routine; How do you start your day?Get up earlyWorkout immediately Continue the day What is the best place we can connect with you online?See below for social links.Final words from meTweetable Quotes: “This could happen to anybody, The risk we all take for getting out of bed, everyone has to take that risk, but not everybody has that network that would help them to mitigate the risk .” - Blake Haxton“We don’t get to pick our constrain most of the time, but we get to pick our attitude in those constraints to maximize what we are.” - Blake Haxton“Don’t follow your Passion; stay more real.” - Blake HaxtonResources mentioned in the episode:Man's Search for Meaning, Book by Viktor Frankl You can connect with Blake on LinkedIn, and you can also visit his website on https://blakehaxton.com/.LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.Are you working HARD but not really moving the needle on anything? You should check out my POWER LIST and find out how you can get more done to move your business, project, or relationship closer to where you want it to be. Let’s go!To know more about me and all the real estate opportunities you can find, check out my website at Hansstruzyna.com. Get the chance to talk with me for FREE. Set up a call using this link https://calendly.com/h-struzyna/15min See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In the September 2020 episode, Kris Maday, PA-C, and Adrian Banning, PA-C, discuss CME articles on infectious disease considerations in immunocompromised patients and bronchiolitis as well as necrotizing fasciitis and a QRS on pyelonephritis.
Lyrics: Necrotizing Fasciitis/Necrotizing Fasciitis/So much pain/ React or be slain/ Necrotizing Fasciitis Necrotizing Fasciitis/Dissolving don’t delight us/Pain out of proportion I need a limb abortion/All from a sore shin! I’m on the lookout when I see soft tissue/Is it going fast? Are you sick? I asked. It feels like’s it’s a shark beneath the surface/The fascia elevator is at their service! Oh no doc, is it do or die!?Why yes, TBH, lucky I’m your guy Piptazo, Vanco, Clinda after cultures/ toxins swarming like in, like mini super vultures What kinda mean bug got me through this wound?/First type’s a party cracking bubbly; stay tuned Type two a hitman - strep pyogenes on your knees/ Or maybe Vibrio from the ocean seas! Call the surgeon in the middle of the night/Hey good sir could you join the fight? What is the meaning of disturbing my slumber?/To Save a life. Glad you had my number! CHORUS When the surgeon arrives patient has less pain (of course)/ Is it effects of sepsis to the brain? When I push he jumps not off the stretcher/Cutaneous anaesthesia is a late sign, I conjecture! Youre a genius, hah, to the OR tomorrow!/Uhh good sir, but that could end in sorrow Perhaps you could deign to operate stat/Steel and faciotimy would save him like that (snap) We wheel him quickly down the hall/A little levofed makes his pressure not stall Cut the leg theres necrotic goo/ compartments are relieved two by two Thank you docs for saving my life/Everyone lauds you cept the ex-wife No problem, mr patient, thats what we do/Watch for nec fash with soft tissue! Ohhhh you got to save the day save the day save the day Ohhh do serial exams you ll save the save the day Ohhhh mr doctor got to save the day save the day save the day Ohhhh give good discharge instructions for red flagsssssss and you will save the day CHORUS!
Let's talk about Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections, including primarily the really scary one - Necrotizing Fasciitis! This is a topic to constantly keep in the back of your head... to really save some lives.
This week we visit with Chris DT Gordon of Michigan. Chris was an outstanding guest and I really enjoyed chatting with him and listening to his testimony on how he became a scar bearer in his battle with Necrotizing Fasciitis. Chris contracted this flesh eating bacteria back in 2015 and spent more than 2 months in the hospital and 6 months of Physical Therapy. He is a husband and father of 3 and is an online special education middle school teacher. Chris is a motivational speaker and has since started his own podcast, "Scar Bearers" along with a YouTube channel and continues to stay active even during a crazy quarantine. He has set or tied 4 PRs since being in the hospital and has completed 3 Ragnars and since recording this podcast achieved his black belt in Tae Kwon Do....so watch your back if you don't listen in to this week's episode. It was an entertaining visit and I look forward to having Chris back on in the future.
I discuss Necrotizing fasciitis, or flesh eating bacteria, and how it affected me. I also discuss my mindset, and how that has determined where I am today and where I'll be going in the future. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Nothing is impossible on the Daily Grind, your new weekly motivational podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson and special guest Richard Herskovitz! Herskovitz is a competitive standing adapted tennis player and executive recruiter, former amputee bodybuilder, husband and father of three beautiful children. Herskovitz currently lives in Reisterstown, Maryland and works in the Baltimore area. In today's episode, Herskovitz shares his athletic journey since contracting a disease called Necrotizing Fasciitis in October 2005, undergoing more than 20 surgeries leaving him with a prosthetic leg to play standing adapted tennis and compete in bodybuilding . In addition, Herskovitz talks about his on-court training to compete on the national standing adapted tennis level, ways to stay motivated through various challenges, and his new off-court activity, dog training. Audio Credit Intro: Draw The Line Mastered by Connor Christian Follow Our Podcast: Instagram: @kjfdailygrind Facebook: @kjfdailygrind Podcast Network: https://www.ambiguousproduction.com/ Follow our Host: Twitter: @kellyjlefty Instagram: @kellyjlefty Follow our Special Guest: Website: www.richardherskovitz.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dailygrindpod/support
Hello and welcome back to the injured to elite podcast with your host me Dr. Dave Meyer Dream Coach and Performance Physical Therapist. Today we have an extraordinary guest, Mateo Difontaine. The story you are about to hear is graphic, emotional, and like no other story you have heard before. Mateo is a world renowned DJ, part of the band the Fun Lovin Criminals and performing for some of the most exclusive Hollywood parties including the Oscars Vanity Fair After Party, to spinning records on yachts off the coast of the south of france with some of the most prestigious artists in the world. Mateo's life as he knew it came to a temporary halt 5 years ago in May of 2015. I had the grateful opportunity to sit down with Mateo in Brooklyn, just this past week where he graciously shared with me his mind-blowing story. Now, I apologize for the audio quality being a bit less than what I have previously given you all, but in Brooklyn you never know when the sirens are going to blare or the helicopters are going to fly overhead. I wanted to keep this as authentic as possible and unedited as Mateo shares his story less than 2 miles where the notorious BIG Biggie smalls grew up. Please keep your hearts and minds open and receptive as you are about to hear a personal and miraculous story from an absolute legend who continues to defy the odds. Listen to DJ Mateo's sick work here! https://www.mixcloud.com/FastCriminal/peace-2-mateo/Find Mateo on IG @i_am_djmateoFind me on IG: @davemmeyer
In this episode, we review the high-yield topic of Necrotizing Fasciitis from the Trauma section. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/orthobullets/message
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How would you cope if you suddenly lost both your legs? What changes would it bring to your life and relationships? Listen as Dean talks about his near death encounter with the flesh eating infection Necrotizing Fasciitis and what gave him hope to face the future without his legs? The post Legless appeared first on Messages of hope.
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Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode373. In this episode, I’ll discuss if linezolid can be used to inhibit bacterial toxin production in necrotizing fasciitis. The post 373: Can linezolid be used to inhibit bacterial toxin production in necrotizing fasciitis? appeared first on Pharmacy Joe.
Author: Peter Bakes, MD Educational Pearls: Necrotizing fasciitis is an infection of the deep soft tissues with destruction of the muscle fascia and overlying fat Think of it if pain is out of proportion to your exam Polymicrobial and Clostridium species typically cause condition in susceptible individuals (immunocompromised, diabetics, obese, penetrating injury) Group A strep typically is less specific and can cause necrotizing infections in otherwise healthy individuals Treatment is typically rapid surgical debridement in addition to broad spectrum antibiotics in addition to clindamycin References: Breyre A, Frazee BW. Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in the Emergency Department. Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2018 Nov;36(4):723-750. doi: 10.1016/j.emc.2018.06.005. Review. PubMed PMID: 30297001. Stevens DL, Bryant AE. Necrotizing Soft-Tissue Infections. N Engl J Med. 2017 Dec 7;377(23):2253-2265. doi: 10.1056/NEJMra1600673. Review. PubMed PMID: 29211672. Summary by Travis Barlock, MS4 | Edited by Erik Verzemnieks, MD
More amazing pearls from our Bellevue morning report series. https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Podcast_Episode_153_0_Final_Cut.m4a Download Leave a Comment Tags: Alcohol Intoxication, Discitis, ESRD, Necrotizing Fasciitis Show Notes Read More Core EM: Spinal Epidural Abscess REBEL EM: Cauda Equina Syndrome Radiopaedia: Discitis LITFL: Necrotizing Fasciitis REBEL Cast: Episode 50 – Intoxicated Patients Can Equal Badness Read More
More amazing pearls from our Bellevue morning report series. https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Podcast_Episode_153_0_Final_Cut.m4a Download Leave a Comment Tags: Alcohol Intoxication, Discitis, ESRD, Necrotizing Fasciitis Show Notes Read More Core EM: Spinal Epidural Abscess REBEL EM: Cauda Equina Syndrome Radiopaedia: Discitis LITFL: Necrotizing Fasciitis REBEL Cast: Episode 50 – Intoxicated Patients Can Equal Badness Read More
How do you distinguish cellulitis from the myriad of cellulitis mimics? At what point do we consider treatment failure for cellulitis? What is the best antibiotic choice for patients who are allergic to cephalosporins? Which patients with cellulitis or skin abscess require IV antibiotics? Coverage for MRSA? What is the best and most resource wise method for analgesia before I&D of a skin abscess? What is the best method for drainage of a skin abscess? Which patients with skin abscess require a swab? Irrigation? Packing? Antibiotics? With the goal of sharpening your diagnostic skills when it comes to skin and soft tissue infections – there are lots of cellulitis mimics - and choosing wisely when it comes to treatment, we’ll be discussing best practices for management of cellulitis and skin abscesses, when to cover for MRSA, how to pick up nec fasc before it’s too late and a lot more… The post Ep 109 Skin and Soft Tissue Infections – Cellulitis, Skin Abscesses and Necrotizing Fasciitis appeared first on Emergency Medicine Cases.
In anticipation of EM Cases Episode 109 Recognition and Management of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections with Melanie Baimel and Andrew Morris we have Dr. Morris telling us his Best Case Ever of a nurse that he worked with diagnosed with Necrotizing Fasciitis. We discuss some of the diagnostic pearls for this difficult diagnosis as well as issues around privacy when health care workers become patients at their hospital. The post BCE 69 Necrotizing Fasciitis appeared first on Emergency Medicine Cases.
In this episode, Dr. Paul Schembri, a plastic surgeon from the University of Alberta explains Necrotizing Skin and Soft Tissue Infections. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Understand the importance of the topic Discuss the Pathophysiology Recognize the clinical presentation Identify the differential diagnosis Discuss treatment and management options
Episode 3.0 covers a variety of topics from our ID workshops and Disaster Management Grand Rounds https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Episode_3_0-ID_Workshops_Disaster-Final.mp3 Download Leave a Comment Tags: Blast Injuries, Disaster Management, Infectious Diseases, Pneumonia, Skin and Soft Tissue Infections Show Notes General ID Workshop Take Home Points Know your local antibiogram. This is the best way to tailor your management to your patient. Search for recent old cultures from your patients and order antibiotics based on this information. Skin + Soft Tissue Take Home Points Antibiotics aren't required for most simple abscesses. I+D and if no overlying cellulitis, no antibiotics needed. Not all abscesses need packing. If they're small and on the extremeties, it's reasonable to leave them unpacked. Not all patients need MRSA coverage for cellulitis. Most cellulitis without abscess is strep. Necrotizing Fasciitis can be tough to pick up. The LRINEC scoring system is one method to help. Most patients will be toxic but look for pain that's out of proportion to the examination. Relevant Links AliEM – The Not-So-Sick Health-Care Associated Pneumonia Patient: New Treatment Strategy
Episode 3.0 covers a variety of topics from our ID workshops and Disaster Management Grand Rounds https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Episode_3_0-ID_Workshops_Disaster-Final.mp3 Download Leave a Comment Tags: Blast Injuries, Disaster Management, Infectious Diseases, Pneumonia, Skin and Soft Tissue Infections Show Notes General ID Workshop Take Home Points Know your local antibiogram. This is the best way to tailor your management to your patient. Search for recent old cultures from your patients and order antibiotics based on this information. Skin + Soft Tissue Take Home Points Antibiotics aren't required for most simple abscesses. I+D and if no overlying cellulitis, no antibiotics needed. Not all abscesses need packing. If they're small and on the extremeties, it's reasonable to leave them unpacked. Not all patients need MRSA coverage for cellulitis. Most cellulitis without abscess is strep. Necrotizing Fasciitis can be tough to pick up. The LRINEC scoring system is one method to help. Most patients will be toxic but look for pain that's out of proportion to the examination. Relevant Links AliEM – The Not-So-Sick Health-Care Associated Pneumonia Patient: New Treatment Strategy
Episode 3.0 covers a variety of topics from our ID workshops and Disaster Management Grand Rounds https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Episode_3_0-ID_Workshops_Disaster-Final.mp3 Download Leave a Comment Tags: Blast Injuries, Disaster Management, Infectious Diseases, Pneumonia, Skin and Soft Tissue Infections Show Notes General ID Workshop Take Home Points Know your local antibiogram. This is the best way to tailor your management to your patient. Search for recent old cultures from your patients and order antibiotics based on this information. Skin + Soft Tissue Take Home Points Antibiotics aren’t required for most simple abscesses. I+D and if no overlying cellulitis, no antibiotics needed. Not all abscesses need packing. If they’re small and on the extremeties, it’s reasonable to leave them unpacked. Not all patients need MRSA coverage for cellulitis. Most cellulitis without abscess is strep. Necrotizing Fasciitis can be tough to pick up. The LRINEC scoring system is one method to help. Most patients will be toxic but look for pain that’s out of proportion to the examination. Relevant Links AliEM – The Not-So-Sick Health-Care Associated Pneumonia Patient: New Treatment Strategy
Join host and business success coach, Trina Newby as she interviews featured guest, Alicia Cole, actress, speaker, advocate and survivor of Necrotizing Fasciitis,commonly known as the "man eating flesh disease". Alicia Cole definitely represents a Woman Who's Making It Happen! In spite of challenges, obstacles and a near death experience, she pushed forward in creating a non-profit organization that provides patient safety and awareness training. She speaks around the nation advocating for the prevention of hospital acquired infections. During this show you'll learn: How Alicia turned her obstacles into successesAbout Alicia's near death experienceTime Management tips that workHow she prepares for her speaking presentationsHow she moved past her fears
My name is Joshua Middleton and I was diagnosed HIV positive on June 5, 2012. I had survived death twice already from Necrotizing Fasciitis and Septic shock while being hospitalized over 30 + times in a two year period. I was diagnosed when I was already in a very stressful moment of my life. I was in a relationship with a girl in Tijuana Mexico that I thought would eventually end in the perfect white picket fence life, including marriage and a baby. I was wrong… She cheated on me twice while we were attempting to have a baby together. Not knowing how to deal with the relationship breakup I started to seek out love in all the wrong places including having multiple one night stands unprotected and even visiting brothels in Northern Tijuana in an effort to want to feel what it was like to have a woman's touch again. I had put myself in many high risk situations, I wasn't sure if my ex had used protection, and we had both gotten tattoos just month prior. I got tested as I normally did out of routine after getting symptoms of pink eye. I expected a negative result as I always had received but this time it was not so good news , I came out positive. I was forced to make the decision of where my life would go from there on out. After being inspired by several HIV activist who have now become good friends, I was determined to not let this virus defeat me. I started on treatment a week after being diagnosed and decided to take the optimistic route to this virus. I became an HIV activist, letting everyone know about my story, assuring people this is certainly not just a gay mans disease. I am more than a virus and have big dreams/goals for my life that this virus will not stop me from accomplishing. This is my story a California boy who does not fall into the average "stigmatized statistic" that people think of when it comes to HIV however this is my life, I am HIV + and there is no shame in me knowing my status.ory. An average Southern
How's LIFE? Is it FULL of LAUGHTER? Is is FULL of JOY? Is it totally MUNDANE? Are we USING every PRECIOUS moment we have to LIVE? Are we saying it's GOOD TO BE ALIVE? How do we handle LIFE when BAD THINGS HAPPEN? Meet Melinda Minton; a mother, a successful business woman, a world explorer, an author, a woman overflowing with laughter and a bi-lateral amputee. Listen to her story of flu-like symptoms that was found to be Necrotizing Fasciitis, a Strep A germ that kills more often than not. Her journey that includes: "death", a coma, listening to the doctors tell her she would lose part of her lips, part of her tongue, and her legs, the painful rehabilitation, the fitting of prosthesis, learning to crawl and walk again. And, most importantly, Melinda LAUGHS! She is able to say with all confidence, "IT'S GOOD TO BE ALIVE!" Melinda Minton, author of RAW, extreme living, states on her website: "It is interesting that many respond to my physical presence as if I were a live, vibrant, running around, laughing two-footed creature and I am. It is only when they hear of a “disability” that their perspective changes. I like to live as if this were my last moment so attacking the joy that life so willingly offers has always been my only option. My children have aptly pointed out that if I ever need to I can take my legs off and use them for something…to dig a trench, self defense, to plant a tree or to place the foundation for something else that I am building."
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