SOAP – Septic Arthritis
Septic Arthritis Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Infection of a joint, generally caused by bacteria, but can be caused by fungi or mycobacteria. B.Devastating […]
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SOAP – Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS)/Bacteremia/Sepsis
Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS)/Bacteremia/Sepsis Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS): Clinical syndrome that is a form of dysregulated inflammation; […]
SOAP – Osteomyelitis
Osteomyelitis Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Represents a wide spectrum of inflammatory bone disorders due to bacteria, mycobacteria, or fungi. B.Multifaceted presentations of bone […]
SOAP – Necrotizing Fasciitis
Necrotizing Fasciitis Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Severe bacterial infection of the fascia (connective tissue that covers and separates the muscles and other internal […]
SOAP – Meningitis
Meningitis Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Inflammation of the meninges, the three membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. B.Types of meningitis. 1.Bacterial meningitis: […]
SOAP – Influenza
Influenza Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.An acute respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus, an orthomyxovirus. Incidence A.3 to 5 million severe cases […]
SOAP – Endocarditis: Infective
Endocarditis: Infective Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.An infection involving the cardiac valves (native or prosthetic), mural endocardium, or intracardiac devices. B.Termed a vegetation. […]
SOAP – Encephalitis
Encephalitis Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Inflammation of the brain parenchyma. B.Viral encephalitis: An acute viral infection of the brain parenchyma, characterized by a […]
SOAP – Urinary Tract Infection
Urinary Tract Infection Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Infection of the urinary tract in the absence of comorbidities such as diabetes, pregnancy, or physiologic […]
SOAP – Prostatitis
Prostatitis Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Inflammation of the prostate gland, which can be caused by infection or persistent irritation of the gland. B.Can […]