Prevention and Treatment of Infections

ZSFG Post-Emergent Splenectomy Vaccination Guideline

Guidance for indicated vaccines for patients after emergent splenectomy based on current CDC/ACIP recommendations.

ZSFG Pre-Splenectomy Vaccination Guideline

Guidance for indicated vaccines for patients scheduled for elective splenectomy based on current CDC/ACIP recommendations.

ZSFG Adult C. difficile Infection Guideline

Treatment guidelines for adults admitted to ZSFG with C. difficile infection.

San Francisco VA Medical Center Guidelines for the Treatment of Diarrhea Associated with Clostridioides difficile Infection (CDI)

San Francisco VA Medical Center Guidelines for the Treatment of Diarrhea

Associated with Clostridioides difficile Infection (CDI)

 

Diagnosis

Enterobacterales Bloodstream Infection Adult IV to PO Step-Down Guideline

Guidance for converting from IV to PO therapy in patients with bloodstream infection due to Gram-negative pathogens (Enterobacterales)

VASF Guide to Antimicrobials

Comprehensive guide to antimicrobial use at San Francisco VA medical center.

UCSF ID/Plastic Surgery Guidelines for Management of Tissue Expander Infections

Guidelines for management of infections of tissue expanders.

Antibiotic Lock Therapy in Adults

 

SECTION A: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  • Antibiotic lock therapy (ALT) is most commonly considered for adjunctive treatment of bacteremia associated with central venous catheters (CVC).
  • ALT can also be considered for prophylaxis of bacteremia for certain populations.

 

SECTION B: ANTIBIOTIC LOCK THERAPY (ALT)

Guidelines for Diagnosis and Management of Influenza 2021-22

IDMP GUIDELINES FOR DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF INFLUENZA

2021-22 INFLUENZA SEASON

DIAGNOSTICS

INFLUENZA DIAGNOSTICS REFERENCE TABLE

APEX Name

Assay Type

Viruses

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