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The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

#419 Rapid Response Series: Sepsis with Dr. Mohleen Kang A shock to the system

Dec 4, 2023
Guest Dr. Mohleen Kang from Emory University joins the hosts to discuss sepsis recognition, initial management, sepsis scoring systems, diagnostic work-up, antibiotic management, fluids, pressors, and supportive measures for sepsis patients. They emphasize the importance of gathering patient information, evolving sepsis definitions, clinical diagnosis and imaging, antibiotic selection, prioritizing antibiotics for skin infections, management of sepsis, and identification and treatment of sepsis.
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Quick takeaways

  • Appropriate fluid management, including considerations for fluids and pressor support, is crucial in the management of sepsis.
  • Diagnostic testing, such as obtaining blood cultures and lactic acid levels promptly, is important to identify the source of infection in septic patients.

Deep dives

Start of Fee for CME Credits at VCU Health

Starting January 1st, 2024, VCU Health will begin charging a fee for each CME credit claimed. Listeners have the option to claim free CME credits for episodes aired before the mentioned date. The decision to charge a fee for CME credits is due to the unsustainable nature of offering them for free. The podcast extends gratitude to VCU Health for providing free CME credits to its listeners in the past.

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