septicemia

Updated: July 17, 2024

Background

Epidemiology

Anatomy

Pathophysiology

Etiology

Genetics

Prognostic Factors

Clinical History

Physical Examination

Age group

Associated comorbidity

Associated activity

Acuity of presentation

Differential Diagnoses

Laboratory Studies

Imaging Studies

Procedures

Histologic Findings

Staging

Treatment Paradigm

by Stage

by Modality

Chemotherapy

Radiation Therapy

Surgical Interventions

Hormone Therapy

Immunotherapy

Hyperthermia

Photodynamic Therapy

Stem Cell Transplant

Targeted Therapy

Palliative Care

Medication

azlocillin

Intravenous (IV)

every 8 hrs

, increase the dose depending on the severity of the infection

ceftriaxone

1-2 g IV or IM was given once a day or in equally divided doses 2x a day
maximum duration of therapy is 4-14 days
prolonged treatment recommends for complicated infections
At least treatment given ten days for diseases due to streptococcus

piperacillin

A dose of 3-4 g IV given every 4-6hrs is recommended
The maximum dose per day recommended is 24g

piperacillin

For children 12years and above a dose of 200-300mg/kg/day given IV in divided doses for every 4-6hrs is recommended

The total dose per day given is 18g

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