Fungal infections are becoming common among critically ill patients, as our patient population is increasingly complex and more frequently immunosuppressed. Traditional curricula often focus on antibacterial agents rather than antifungals, leaving antifungal agents shrouded in a sense of mystery. Antifungals actually aren't that tricky though, as there is a very limited number of them.
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Hey Josh
Well covered as usual..
Just a curious doubt but had faced a situation once.
If we get a candida auris uti, which we decide as significant and need to treat, what will be the treatment of choice?
Small correction–you are correct that there isn’t an IV formulation of itraconazole but there is an IV formulation of posaconazole.
Thanks for you work on this site. Always a good read and review of topics and literature
Loved the podcast as always! I did notice one typo though, Amphoterrible typically causes a type I (distal) RTA (not type IV).
Is there any reason for not including Pneumocystis in the initial table?
Thank you
Hi Josh, I love the post. What is your typical strategy for replacing potassium in patients on amphotericin? I usually find that once a patient starts down the path of hypokalemia, it is very difficult to bring them back. I saw you listed it as usually due to a risk factor with other potassium depleting medications but I think it is upwards of 50% of patients experience hypokalemia on it? I usually way over simplify it as “punching holes in the kidney” causing a potassium/magnesium wasting. I ask because usually we replace as they drop and wondering if replacing prior… Read more »