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Prevalence, risk factors and outcomes of patients coming from the community with sepsis due to multidrug resistant bacteria
ConclusionIn light of the prevalence and impact of MDR bacteria causing sepsis in patients coming from the community, physicians should consider ESBL coverage when starting an empiric antibiotic therapy in patients with specific risk factors, especially in the presence of septic shock.
Source: Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine - July 4, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research

Stroke and myocardial infarction following bronchial artery embolization in a cystic fibrosis patient
A 31year-old male with advanced CF lung disease (genotype F508del/R560T) presented with massive hemoptysis in the context of a pulmonary exacerbation. Baseline lung function showed a forced expiratory volume in 1s of 0.89L (22% predicted), and respiratory cultures consistently grew Pseudomonas aeruginosa and methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus. He was actively listed for lung transplant but was considered a high risk candidate, given right lung volume loss associated with pronounced mediastinal shift.
Source: Journal of Cystic Fibrosis - December 5, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Matt Hoffman, Joseph P. Gerding, Jonathan B. Zuckerman Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research