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Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) AKI is a rapid decline in kidney function (hours to days), resulting in the accumulation of nitrogenous waste, electrolyte imbalance, and dysregulation of volume and acid-base status. Category Definition / Time Course Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Abrupt decline in kidney function occurring within ≤7 days. KDIGO AKI is identified by an […]
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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 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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