Weekend Case

You're called by Ortho for a washout of infected knee hardware. They warn you the guy is a little sick. You review the record... 90 yo M with a PMHx of CHF (EF 25%), AFib, and 3rd degree AV block (all presumed due to amyloidosis) and COPD. He was admitted to an OSH a month ago for infected knee hardware and underwent arthroscopy x 3 and grew out pseudomonas. Went to SNF on cefepime, but redeveloped infected knee and got admitted to your hospital. He now has fluid overload with... Weekend Case
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