This document describes the clinical course of a patient admitted to the ICU. Some key details:
- 55-year-old obese diabetic man admitted for hernia repair developed respiratory distress and confusion on day 4 post-op.
- Diagnosed with hospital-acquired pneumonia based on symptoms and labs including elevated PCT and CRP. Treated with antibiotics.
- The patient's condition initially improved but he was readmitted to the ICU on day 7 in septic shock. Blood cultures later grew E. coli.
- The document discusses using PCT and CRP levels along with clinical signs to guide antibiotic therapy and evaluate for secondary infections in critically ill COVID-19 patients. It emphasizes
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Geoff is a consultant in intensive care medicine (UCLH) and Reader in Intensive Care at UCL. He is the Hon secretary of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) and is a member of the Critical Care Committee for the Royal College of Physicians and the research committee for the Intensive Care Society (ICS).
Geoff’s research interests are ARDS infection and the resolution of inflammation, having studied macrophage clearance then fibrosis in ARDS for his PhD and MRC clinician scientist fellowships respectively. Geoff has published widely on pathophysiology and clinical trials in acute lung injury and on MRSA. He is currently leading on the FP7 trial.
People living with HIV in 2018 now have normal life expectancy if receiving Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) and often require only one co-formulated pill every day to remain well. However there are still people living with HIV who are unaware of their diagnosis; who may present with a critical illness. Knowing who to test is essential. The population living with HIV are also ageing and often have comorbidities. It is vital that clinical conditions associated with HIV are recognised and for those receiving ART that significant drug-drug interactions are avoided. Pre Exposure prophylaxis (PREP) is widely used to prevent transmission and when to consider post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) should be understood. Although only one person has been cured of HIV ongoing research continues.
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Puerperal sepsis was defined as infection of the genital tract occurring at any time between the onset of rupture of membranes or labour, and the 42nd day postpartum in which two or more of the following are present: Fever (oral temperature 38.5°C/101.3°F or higher on any occasion
INTEREST: Efficacy and Safety of FP-1201-lyo (Interferon Beta-1a) in Patients...Intensive Care Society
Geoff is a consultant in intensive care medicine (UCLH) and Reader in Intensive Care at UCL. He is the Hon secretary of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) and is a member of the Critical Care Committee for the Royal College of Physicians and the research committee for the Intensive Care Society (ICS).
Geoff’s research interests are ARDS infection and the resolution of inflammation, having studied macrophage clearance then fibrosis in ARDS for his PhD and MRC clinician scientist fellowships respectively. Geoff has published widely on pathophysiology and clinical trials in acute lung injury and on MRSA. He is currently leading on the FP7 trial.
People living with HIV in 2018 now have normal life expectancy if receiving Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) and often require only one co-formulated pill every day to remain well. However there are still people living with HIV who are unaware of their diagnosis; who may present with a critical illness. Knowing who to test is essential. The population living with HIV are also ageing and often have comorbidities. It is vital that clinical conditions associated with HIV are recognised and for those receiving ART that significant drug-drug interactions are avoided. Pre Exposure prophylaxis (PREP) is widely used to prevent transmission and when to consider post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) should be understood. Although only one person has been cured of HIV ongoing research continues.
Hepatitis C treatment has been revolutionised with Direct Acting Antiretrovirals (DAAs) that are taken in an outpatient settings, however treatment rates in Australia are in decline. Patients living with Hepatitis C need to be identified to be treated. Those patients with established severe liver disease may remain at risk of decompensation and therefore it is considered vital to ensure linkage into adequate follow up. Drug interactions are important to recognise in patients completing DAAs and although Hepatitis C can be cured the management of any coinfections with blood borne viruses requires careful attention.
Challenging Cases in HIV Management.2014 Hivlife Info
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Procalcitonin is an excellent biomarker for antibiotic use in bacterial infections alone. POCT guided PCT levels can help decide whether to add antibiotics or not in opd settings for respiratory tract infection.
Septic shock, updated presentation, including latest guidelines from Intensive care societies and how to approach to the diagnosis with few notes about Early Goal Directed Therapy and role of steroids
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sepsis biomarkers play a crucial role in decision making and management of sepsis cases. these biomarkers can be diagnostic, prognostic or theranostic. CRP and Procalcitonin are most widely used and studied biomarkers.
The research interest of the investigator has focused on the molecular and cellular pathogenesis of sepsis. In particular, he has worked on soluble proteins involved in the innate recognition of bacteria such as soluble CD14 and MD-2, as well as in the Toll-like receptors activated by Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. Another area of study is the molecular pathogenesis and cell signaling of ventilator-induced lung injury, and lung inflammation in the context of acute respiratory distress syndrome. He has also identified and tested biomarkers in the field of clinical sepsis.
Watch the presentation on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyWN7JlhlmI&
Tuberculosis is a raging problem round the globe. Eradicating TB is a herculean task but is possible is efforts from all corners from the world. The diagnostics have taken a big leap and with effective medications, our dream of TB free world may come true. But unlimited efforts are need to reach our goal.
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In India, pharmacovigilance activities are monitored by the Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (PvPI), which works closely with CDSCO to collect, analyze, and act upon data regarding adverse drug reactions (ADRs). Together, they play a critical role in ensuring that the benefits of drugs outweigh their risks, maintaining high standards of patient safety, and promoting the rational use of medicines.
Challenging Cases in HIV Management.2014 Hivlife Info
Challenging Cases in HIV Management,including poorly adherent patients,individuals with cryptococcal meningitis,HBV coinfection, and diabetes and hypertension.2014
Procalcitonin is an excellent biomarker for antibiotic use in bacterial infections alone. POCT guided PCT levels can help decide whether to add antibiotics or not in opd settings for respiratory tract infection.
Septic shock, updated presentation, including latest guidelines from Intensive care societies and how to approach to the diagnosis with few notes about Early Goal Directed Therapy and role of steroids
Sepsis biomarkers an update by Dr Puneet JainPuneet Jain
sepsis biomarkers play a crucial role in decision making and management of sepsis cases. these biomarkers can be diagnostic, prognostic or theranostic. CRP and Procalcitonin are most widely used and studied biomarkers.
The research interest of the investigator has focused on the molecular and cellular pathogenesis of sepsis. In particular, he has worked on soluble proteins involved in the innate recognition of bacteria such as soluble CD14 and MD-2, as well as in the Toll-like receptors activated by Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. Another area of study is the molecular pathogenesis and cell signaling of ventilator-induced lung injury, and lung inflammation in the context of acute respiratory distress syndrome. He has also identified and tested biomarkers in the field of clinical sepsis.
Watch the presentation on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyWN7JlhlmI&
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Pharmacovigilance, on the other hand, is the science and activities related to the detection, assessment, understanding, and prevention of adverse effects or any other drug-related problems. The primary aim of pharmacovigilance is to ensure the safety and efficacy of medicines, thereby protecting public health.
In India, pharmacovigilance activities are monitored by the Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (PvPI), which works closely with CDSCO to collect, analyze, and act upon data regarding adverse drug reactions (ADRs). Together, they play a critical role in ensuring that the benefits of drugs outweigh their risks, maintaining high standards of patient safety, and promoting the rational use of medicines.
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Basavarajeeyam is a Sreshta Sangraha grantha (Compiled book ), written by Neelkanta kotturu Basavaraja Virachita. It contains 25 Prakaranas, First 24 Chapters related to Rogas& 25th to Rasadravyas.
These simplified slides by Dr. Sidra Arshad present an overview of the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract.
Learning objectives:
1. Enlist the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract
2. Briefly explain how these functions are carried out
3. Discuss the significance of dead space
4. Differentiate between minute ventilation and alveolar ventilation
5. Describe the cough and sneeze reflexes
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 39, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 34, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 17, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
4. Non-respiratory functions of the lungs https://academic.oup.com/bjaed/article/13/3/98/278874
- Video recording of this lecture in English language: https://youtu.be/lK81BzxMqdo
- Video recording of this lecture in Arabic language: https://youtu.be/Ve4P0COk9OI
- Link to download the book free: https://nephrotube.blogspot.com/p/nephrotube-nephrology-books.html
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Adv. biopharm. APPLICATION OF PHARMACOKINETICS : TARGETED DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMSAkankshaAshtankar
MIP 201T & MPH 202T
ADVANCED BIOPHARMACEUTICS & PHARMACOKINETICS : UNIT 5
APPLICATION OF PHARMACOKINETICS : TARGETED DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS By - AKANKSHA ASHTANKAR
Title: Sense of Smell
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary categories of smells and the concept of odor blindness.
Explain the structure and location of the olfactory membrane and mucosa, including the types and roles of cells involved in olfaction.
Describe the pathway and mechanisms of olfactory signal transmission from the olfactory receptors to the brain.
Illustrate the biochemical cascade triggered by odorant binding to olfactory receptors, including the role of G-proteins and second messengers in generating an action potential.
Identify different types of olfactory disorders such as anosmia, hyposmia, hyperosmia, and dysosmia, including their potential causes.
Key Topics:
Olfactory Genes:
3% of the human genome accounts for olfactory genes.
400 genes for odorant receptors.
Olfactory Membrane:
Located in the superior part of the nasal cavity.
Medially: Folds downward along the superior septum.
Laterally: Folds over the superior turbinate and upper surface of the middle turbinate.
Total surface area: 5-10 square centimeters.
Olfactory Mucosa:
Olfactory Cells: Bipolar nerve cells derived from the CNS (100 million), with 4-25 olfactory cilia per cell.
Sustentacular Cells: Produce mucus and maintain ionic and molecular environment.
Basal Cells: Replace worn-out olfactory cells with an average lifespan of 1-2 months.
Bowman’s Gland: Secretes mucus.
Stimulation of Olfactory Cells:
Odorant dissolves in mucus and attaches to receptors on olfactory cilia.
Involves a cascade effect through G-proteins and second messengers, leading to depolarization and action potential generation in the olfactory nerve.
Quality of a Good Odorant:
Small (3-20 Carbon atoms), volatile, water-soluble, and lipid-soluble.
Facilitated by odorant-binding proteins in mucus.
Membrane Potential and Action Potential:
Resting membrane potential: -55mV.
Action potential frequency in the olfactory nerve increases with odorant strength.
Adaptation Towards the Sense of Smell:
Rapid adaptation within the first second, with further slow adaptation.
Psychological adaptation greater than receptor adaptation, involving feedback inhibition from the central nervous system.
Primary Sensations of Smell:
Camphoraceous, Musky, Floral, Pepperminty, Ethereal, Pungent, Putrid.
Odor Detection Threshold:
Examples: Hydrogen sulfide (0.0005 ppm), Methyl-mercaptan (0.002 ppm).
Some toxic substances are odorless at lethal concentrations.
Characteristics of Smell:
Odor blindness for single substances due to lack of appropriate receptor protein.
Behavioral and emotional influences of smell.
Transmission of Olfactory Signals:
From olfactory cells to glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, involving lateral inhibition.
Primitive, less old, and new olfactory systems with different path
Basavarajeeyam is an important text for ayurvedic physician belonging to andhra pradehs. It is a popular compendium in various parts of our country as well as in andhra pradesh. The content of the text was presented in sanskrit and telugu language (Bilingual). One of the most famous book in ayurvedic pharmaceutics and therapeutics. This book contains 25 chapters called as prakaranas. Many rasaoushadis were explained, pioneer of dhatu druti, nadi pareeksha, mutra pareeksha etc. Belongs to the period of 15-16 century. New diseases like upadamsha, phiranga rogas are explained.
Basavarajeeyam - Ayurvedic heritage book of Andhra pradesh
PCT for Antimicrobial Stewardship.pptx
1. Fathima Paruk, PhD
Professor in Critical Care
Head of Department of Critical Care
&
Emergency Services
Steve Biko Academic Hospital
University of Pretoria
South Africa
PCT Informing
Antimicrobial
Stewardship
2. Patient AB
55 years
Obese
Diabetic
Paraplegic (Trauma many
years ago)
Day 4 Hospital admission
For elective repair large
incisional hernia (delay)
Respiratory distress
Confusion
Oliguria
MAP 60 mmHg
3. Patient AB
55 years
Obese
Diabetic
Paraplegic (Trauma many
years ago)
Day 4 Hospital admission
For elective repair large
incisional hernia (delay)
Hospital acquired
pneumonia
Organ dysfunction
Pip-Taz + Ertapenem
Cureus 12(4): e7804. doi:10.7759/cureus.7804
8. How long would you treat with Ertapenem?
1. Continue until Day 5 at least
2. Stop when the PCT is below 0.5 ng/mL
3. Stop when the PCT and CRP are both normal
4. Stop now as patient is clinically improved and PCT has
declined significantly.
9. How long would you treat with Ertapenem?
1. Continue until Day 5 at least
2. Stop when the PCT is below 0.5 ng/mL
3. Stop when the PCT and CRP are both normal
4. Stop now as patient is clinically improved and PCT has
declined significantly.
10. If the pathogen was a MDR Pseudomonas the
duration of therapy needs to be a minimum of 11-14
days ?
1. True
2. False
11. If the pathogen was a MDR Pseudomonas the
duration of therapy needs to be a minimum of 11-14
days ?
1. True
2. False
12. Day1 Day2 Day 3 Day4 Day 5 HC Day 6 HC
TEMP 390C 38.10C 37.20C 37.60C 37.20C 37.80C
HR 100 90-95 88
MAP 70-80 mmHg
FiO2 0.60 0.40 0.4 0.35 0.3 0.3
WCC 16 12 13 11 12 24
PLATELETS 150 160 155 161 180 188
BGL 8-10 mmol/L
CRP 150 155 130 99 55 40
PCT 2.2 2.0 1.8 1.4 1.2 0.7
URINE >1mL/Kg/Hour
High Care
Discharged to HC
13. Day1 Day2 Day 3 Day4 Day 5 HC Day 6 HC D7 HC
TEMP 390C 38.10C 37.20C 37.60C 37.20C 37.80C 39.80C
HR 100 90-95 95 120⬇︎⬇︎⬇︎
MAP 75-80 mmHg 59
FiO2 0.60 0.40 0.4 0.35 0.3 0.3 Intubate
WCC 19 13.6 13.4 11.7 13.7 11.9 13.1
PLATELETS 150 160 155 161 180 188 145
BGL 8-10 mmol/L 12
CRP 150 155 130 99 55 40 180
PCT 2.2 2.0 1.8 1.4 1.2 0.7 0.35
URINE >1mL/Kg/Hour⬇︎⬇︎⬇︎ ↓⬇︎⬇︎⬇︎
Clinical course- Shock in HC on Day 7
Readmitted ICU
Central line – still in Situ
14. Is there an infection?
1. This is not an infection
2. Most likely a bacterial infection.
3. Most likely a viral infection
4. Most likely a fungal infection
15. Is there an infection?
1. This is not an infection
2. Most likely a bacterial infection.
3. Most likely a viral infection
4. Most likely a fungal infection
16.
17. S
P
Host response
Source (infection)
HR,RR
Temperature
WCC
Investigations
CXR
CT scan
Pathogen: Blood culture
Microbiology (MCCS)
48-72 hours culture
Infection Recognition
14
Sepsis
Sep c Shock
with
- Hypotension requiring vasopressors to keep MAP > 65mmHg
- Lactate >2mmoL/L with adequate volume resuscita on
INFECTION + SOFA Score
é by ≥ 2 points
INFECTION + SOFA Score
é by ≥ 2 points
Diagnostic stewardship
18. Early Diagnosis
Biomarkers
Rapid Diagnostics
Pro Adenomedullin
Presepsin
Combination panels
Rapid pathogen detection
PCR technology
Next generation sequencing
Mass spectrometry
Molecular diagnosis
Protein microarrays
Coagulation
Biomarkers
PCT
CRP
24. Diagnosis value
PCT
IL
PCT
CRP IL
PCT: Highest Sensitivity and
Specificity
Better than with IL-6 or CRP
Harbarth S. Am J Respir Crit Care Med (2001);
Müller B, et al. Crit Care Med (2000)
Carr J. J INT Care,2015
26. Charles at al.: BMC Infectious Disease 20098
2nd
1st
Peak PCT: Repeat infections
LOWER PCT peak value
with subsequent infections
6.4ng/ml [9]
PCT
PCT 58 ng/ml[99]
n=179
Similar SOFA
ICU
Infection
27. CRP and PCT post surgery
CRP peaks D3-4
post op
PCT peaks 24 hours postop
Then falls progressively
28. PCT post surgery
PCT Response
- Detect ongoing sepsis
- Detect new sepsis
- Detect post op complications
Post surgery
Concern if:
- PCT >10ng/mL
- From 48 hours PCT stagnant or
increasing
Kinetics and Clearance
31. Special situations
Neutropenia
HIV infection
Solid
Organ Transplant
Autoimmune
Disease
Loculated
infections
RRT
Malaria
Small cell lung Ca
Medullary thyroid Ca
Immunomodulating
agents
Liver Failure
INFLAMMATORY
RESPONSE
Immunosupression
32. PCT guidance to stop antibiotics?
Clinically improving and
- PCT threshold (<0.5ng/mL) OR
- 80% ↓ in PCT (kinetics)
• Robust evidence
• General approach
Bouadma L et al, Lancet; 2010
Matthaiou DK et al, ICM, June 2012
Schuetz P et al , Coch Collab,2012
Soni NJ et al, J Hosp Med, Sept 2013
Limit antibiotic duration in an infection which is
deemed to be adequately treated
SAPS Trial
De Jong et al, Lancet Infect Dis, 2016
• Netherlands ICUs
• Antibiotic stewardship
• 15 Centers
• n=1546 Clinically improving AND
- PCT threshold (≤0.5μg/L)
OR
- 80% ↓ in PCT (kinetics)
33. De Jong et al, Lancet Infect Dis, 2016
SAPS Trial
34. Evidence
Sridharan P et al, Surgical Infect, 2013
Uzzan B et al Crit Care Med,2006
Tang B et al, Lancet Infec Dis,2006
Wacker C et al, Lancet Infect Dis, May 2013
Loonen et al,2014
Chengfen Y et al,2015
• Primary care
• Emergency
department
• General ward
• Critically ill
35. Covid -19 Timeline
Therapy
Pathophysiology
December 2019
Impact
May 2022
Excessive inappropriate antibiotics
Secondary bacterial
Infections (0-45%)
RTIs and BSIs
Bacterial Co-infections on
admission
MA-3.5% (Langford et al) -7%
Immunomodulatory therapy
Zhou AL et al,Lancet,2020
Hyperinflammatory response
36. Reports: Bacterial Infections
Zhou AL et al,Lancet,2020
Langford BJ et al, Clin Micro Infect,2020
Feng Y et al, AJRCC,2020
• Higher incidence with disease severity
- Critically ill: 8-34%
• Non-survivors- high prevalence of bacterial
infections
- 11 to >50% of NS have a SBI
• Tend to occur late
[Staph,Hemophillus,Enterococcus, Klebsiella, E coli,
Pseudomonas, Acinetobacter, CRE]
37. CRP and PCT in SARS-CoV2
66 ICU patients
No secondary infection
PCT: declined over time, mean PCT 0.64 ng/ml
CRP: declined over time, mean CRP 192 mg/l
44. No Dexa No TOCI
Dexa
Dexa and TOCI Stopping immunomodulators
n=190
Small study (133 infection)
CRP
DEXA: Rebound - 4 days(false +)
DEXA+TOCI: CRP no change
DEXA: 20 infection : CRP increase
delayed
PCT
Suspect 20 infection
- Kinetics
- PCT increase (after D1 esp in
DEXA+TOCI)
- Timing:Late infections –larger
magnitude
45. Prognosis
• Severe sepsis and septic shock
– Higher clearance in survivors (p=0.002)
– Admission PCT >32.5μg/L independent predictor of
mortality(p<0.0001)
• PCT clearance
– First 72 hours
– Hospital mortality (OR [95%CI], 2.76[1.1-6.9],p=0.03)
– Day90 mortality
Sehabi Y et al, AJRCC,2014
Huang MY et al, Biomed Red Int,2016
Peschanski N Et al, Ann Int Care, Dec 2016
• Kinetics
Jensen J et al, Crit Care Med,2006
PCT: Prognostic value
46. Impact: LOS, ICU cost, Pharmacy cost, antibiotic
exposure
33 569 PCT guided vs 98 543 non-PCT guided
Reduced antibiotic exposure
985 (control) vs 1167 (PCT guided)
Significant reduction
• Antibiotic exposure
• Adverse events
PCT Group
Antibiotic exposure reduced
ICU LOS reduced
C diff reduced
Cost-<25 000 USD(sepsis)
Cost <3 630USD(RTI)
• C
47. S
P
Comorbidities
Clinical Condition + PCT
PCT kinetics
- Uncertainty
- Coexisting Inflammatory response
- Duration of therapy
Therapy
Disease or injury