Critical Care

Ventilator Associated Pneumonia

Pulmonology Critical care / /

Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP)  Pneumonia occurring ≥48 hours after endotracheal intubation and initiation of invasive mechanical ventilation Infection not present or incubating at the time of intubation Related Terms (CDC Surveillance) Term Definition VAP Clinical diagnosis Ventilator-Associated Event (VAE) Surveillance definition VAC Ventilator-associated condition IVAC Infection-related VAC Possible VAP IVAC + microbiology  Exams focus: Clinical […]

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Fournier’s Gangrene

Infectious disease Critical care / /

Fournier’s Gangrene  Fournier’s gangrene (FG) is a rapidly progressive, life-threatening form of necrotizing fasciitis involving the perineum, genitalia, and perianal region. It is characterized by: Necrosis of superficial and deep fascial planes Microvascular thrombosis Extensive tissue destruction Polymicrobial infection Severe sepsis and septic shock Why Is It Dangerous? Mortality remains:20–40% ,Can exceed:70–80% when: Septic shock

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