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2020版新生儿复苏指南解读

2020版新生儿复苏指南解读

2020版新生儿复苏指南解读English Answer:2020 Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Guidelines Interpretation.Key Updates:Emphasis on team-based resuscitation: Collaboration among healthcare providers is crucial for effective resuscitation.New resuscitation algorithm: A simplified and streamlined algorithm enhances clarity and efficiency.Increased use of capnography: Capnography provides real-time monitoring of ventilation and can guide resuscitation efforts.Updated oxygen saturation targets: New targets duringresuscitation and after stabilization to prevent both hypoxemia and hyperoxia.Focus on temperature management: Hypothermia and hyperthermia can worsen outcomes; optimal temperature should be maintained.New guidelines for administering surfactant: Surfactant administration is recommended earlier in certain situations to improve lung function.Resuscitation Algorithm:Initial Steps:Establish non-responsiveness and confirm term gestation: Check for breathing, movement, and cry.Call for help: Activate the resuscitation team immediately.Position and open airway: Position the infant with thehead slightly extended and the chin lifted.Check for breathing: Observe chest rise and fall for 10 seconds.If breathing is present: Continue monitoring and provide warmth and support as needed.If breathing is absent: Begin positive-pressure ventilation (PPV) immediately.PPV Considerations:Initial settings: 20-30 breaths per minute, 20-25 cmH2O pressure, and 100% oxygen.Capnography: Use capnography to confirm ventilation and adjust ventilation parameters.Nasal versus oropharyngeal tubes: Both options are acceptable for PPV, depending on the provider's expertise.Intermittent positive-pressure ventilation (IPPV) versus continuous positive-pressure ventilation (CPPV):IPPV is usually preferred, but CPPV may be necessary in certain situations.Medication Administration:Epinephrine: Indicated for persistent bradycardia (<60 bpm) or asystole.Sodium bicarbonate: May be considered for infants with severe metabolic acidosis (pH <7.00).Surfactant: Administered intratracheally to improve lung function in specific situations.Oxygen Management:Initial oxygen concentration: 100%.Oxygen saturation targets: 90-95% during resuscitation, 92-94% post-stabilization.Oxygen delivery methods: Nasal cannula, face mask, or endotracheal tube, depending on the infant's condition.Temperature Management:Optimal temperature: 36.5-37.5°C (97.7-99.5°F).Methods: Warm blankets, radiant warmer, or warm intravenous fluids.Avoid hypothermia and hyperthermia: Both can have detrimental effects on the infant.Additional Considerations:Infection prevention: Follow strict infection control measures during resuscitation.Post-resuscitation care: Monitor infants closely after resuscitation, provide appropriate support, and address underlying conditions.Education and training: Healthcare providers should receive regular NRP training to ensure proficiency in resuscitation techniques.Chinese Answer:2020 年新生儿复苏指南解读。

2020版美国痛风指南解读

2020版美国痛风指南解读

2020版美国痛风指南解读2020年5月,最新版《美国风湿病学会痛风管理指南》因推荐内容变化较大,一经发布引发了广泛热议。

医脉通内分泌科于第一时间对指南的推荐部分进行了编译分享,很多老师留言发表了自己的看法。

本文中,余金泉老师对指南中的几个重要推荐变化进行了解读,小编进行了整理与各位老师分享,供大家参考。

2019年11月,美国风湿病学会(ACR)学术年会上发布了2020版ACR 痛风临床实践指南(草案),笔者也在第一时间撰文进行了分享,2020年5月,2020版ACR指南正式在Arthritis Care & Research刊发,目前已有不少分享。

前面看到了不少对新指南的解读,同样有不少同行认为有翻天覆地的变化,实则不然。

新版指南或许有些做法与过往推荐有了修订,但实在谈不上“翻天覆地”,而且不少推荐,笔者窃以为更重要的不是知其然,而是知其所以然——重要的不是指南怎么推荐,而是搞清楚指南推荐背后的逻辑,这样临床上决策时才游刃有余,以及可以做出最符合患者利益的治疗。

1痛风降尿酸治疗的指征以下三点为中高证据强推荐的指征(板上钉钉没错了!):➤≥1处皮下痛风石;➤有证据表明存在痛风引起的影像学破坏;➤频繁发作(≥2次/年)的痛风。

中等证据弱推荐:以往曾发作一次以上痛风,但属于非频繁发作(<2次/年)。

而对于首次发作的痛风患者,除了以下三种情况弱推荐应考虑降尿酸治疗:慢性肾脏病CKD3期以上;血尿酸≥9mg/dL(540μmol/L);存在泌尿系结石。

不符合以上三种情况的首次发作患者,应该谨慎推荐开始降尿酸治疗。

笔者注解1:中国指南推荐无症状高尿酸血症降尿酸治疗的指征为:血尿酸水平≥540μmol/L或≥480μmol/L,且有下列合并症之一:高血压、脂代谢异常、糖尿病、肥胖、脑卒中、冠心病、心功能不全、尿酸性肾石病、肾功能损害(≥CKD2期)。

中国指南的出发点是基于高尿酸血症的危害,而ACR的指征持反对意见,则主要基于目前无高质量证据支持无症状高尿酸血症长期降尿酸治疗获益超过治疗费用以及大量的患者发展成痛风的风险并不高,这与欧洲EULAR的推荐意见是一致的。

约翰霍普金斯 实验性血液检查检出复发性乳腺癌

约翰霍普金斯 实验性血液检查检出复发性乳腺癌

约翰霍普金斯:实验性血液检查检出复发性乳腺癌约翰霍普金斯Kimmel癌症中心的研究人员在报告中称,他们设计了一种能够准确检测出晚期乳腺癌的血液检查,该检查还有望精确监测癌症治疗的疗效。

在实验室研究中,这种名为cMethDNA的血液检查每次在检测出转移性乳腺癌患者的血液中存在肿瘤DNA的准确度高达95%。

该研究发现被发表在4月15日版的《癌症研究》期刊上。

cMethDNA检查约翰霍普金斯Kimmel癌症中心的Barbara B. Rubenstein肿瘤学教授和乳腺癌专科的联合主任Saraswati Sukumar医生说,目前尚没有一种有用的实验室检查对康复情况良好但可能会出现无症状复发的早期乳腺癌患者进行监测。

一般而言,只有当某位女性主诉如骨骼疼痛、呼吸急促、疼痛或令人担忧的临床检查结果时,医生才会让她去做放射性扫描和标准血液检查。

否则,无症状患者的血常规检查或扫描经常会产生假阳性结果,会导致不必要的额外检查和活检;并且,血常规检查或扫描也没有被证明能够改善出现复发的早期乳腺癌患者的生存结局。

据约翰霍普金斯的病理学教授Sukumar医生说,目前用于监测乳腺癌复发的方法很不理想,“我们的目标是研发一种常规检测,以尽快给医生和患者发出警报,让他们充分意识到原来的癌症在远处某个部位复发了。

随着cMethDNA检查的成功研发,我们为实现这一目标迈出了第一大步。

”为了设计该检查,Sukumar和她的团队扫描了原发性乳腺癌患者的基因组以及转移性乳腺癌患者血液中的DNA。

他们挑选出来10个特别在乳腺癌中发生改变的基因,其中有新确定的基因标记AKR1B1、COL6A2、GPX7、HIST1H3C、HOX B4和RASGRF2以及与原发性乳腺癌有关的TM6SF1、RASSF1、ARHGEF7和TMEFF2。

由Sukumar及其合作者Mary Jo Fackler和其他科学家共同研发的cMethDNA检查可检测出所谓的超甲基化。

中国学校结核病防控指南(适用于全国高等院校、中小学、幼托机构)2020年版

中国学校结核病防控指南(适用于全国高等院校、中小学、幼托机构)2020年版
学校结核病防控一直是我国结核病防治工作的重中之重。自 2003 年国家卫 生健康行政部门和教育部建立部委协调机制以来,两部委多次下发关于加强学校 结核病防治工作的通知,并开展联合督导。在 2010 年两部委联合下发《学校结 核病防控工作规范(试行版)》的基础上,通过近年来学校结核病防控工作实践, 结合学生结核病流行状况及其变化特点,两部委于 2017 年联合下发了修订后的 《学校结核病防控工作规范(2017 版)》,要求按照属地管理、联防联控的工 作原则,加强对学校结核病防控工作的组织领导,强化部门合作和职责,落实各 项防控措施,并加强监管。这一规范在指导全国学校结核病防控工作中发挥着重 要作用。
一、疫情特点................................................................................................. 1 二、防控策略与措施..................................................................................... 2 第二章 机构职责..................................................................................................3 一、卫生健康部门......................................................................................... 3 二、教育部门................................................................................................. 4 第三章 学校常规预防控制措施..........................................................................7 一、健康体检................................................................................................. 7 二、健康教育............................................................................................... 10 三、学校环境卫生....................................................................................... 12 四、晨检和因病缺勤病因追查及登记....................................................... 13 五、病例报告和转诊................................................................................... 15 第四章 疫情主动监测与信息反馈....................................................................16 一、疫情主动监测....................................................................................... 16 二、舆情监测............................................................................................... 18 三、信息反馈和报告................................................................................... 19 第五章 患者诊断、治疗和管理........................................................................21 一、肺结核诊断........................................................................................... 21 二、肺结核治疗........................................................................................... 22 三、治疗管理............................................................................................... 22 第六章 接触者筛查..........................................................................................26 一、接触者定义........................................................................................... 26 二、接触者确定和筛查............................................................................... 26 三、筛查后处理........................................................................................... 28 四、密切接触者的再次筛查....................................................................... 29 第七章 预防性治疗..........................................................................................30 一、对象....................................................................................................... 30 二、工作步骤............................................................................................... 30 三、服药管理方式....................................................................................... 32 四、信息记录............................................................................................... 33 五、效果评价............................................................................................... 33 第八章 感染控制..............................................................................................34 一、通风换气............................................................................................... 34 二、隔离....................................................................................................... 34 三、消毒....................................................................................................... 35 四、考场感染控制....................................................................................... 37 第九章 学校结核病疫情处置流程....................................................................38 一、定义....................................................................................................... 38 二、病例核实与调查................................................................................... 38 三、流行病学关联的判定........................................................................... 40 四、疫情报告............................................................................................... 41

结节性痒疹新药!美国FDA授予OSMRβ靶向阻断单抗vixarelimab突破性药物资格!

结节性痒疹新药!美国FDA授予OSMRβ靶向阻断单抗vixarelimab突破性药物资格!

结节性痒疹新药!美国FDA授予OSMRβ靶向阻断单抗vixarelimab突破性药物资格!2020年11月18日讯 /生物谷BIOON/ --Kiniksa Pharma是一家临床阶段的生物制药公司,其管线资产旨在调节免疫通路治疗多种疾病。

近日,该公司宣布,美国食品和药物管理局(FDA)已授予vixarelimab治疗结节性痒疹(prurigo nodularis,PN)相关瘙痒的突破性药物资格(BTD)。

结节性痒疹是一种以严重瘙痒性皮肤结节为特征的慢性炎症性皮肤病。

vixarelimab是一种靶向抑瘤素M受体β(OSMRβ)的全人单克隆抗体。

BTD是FDA在2012年创建的一个新药评审通道,旨在加快开发及审查用于治疗严重或威及生命的疾病、并且有初步临床证据表明该药与现有治疗药物相比在一个或多个具有临床意义的终点方面有显著改善的新药。

获得BTD的药物,在研发时能得到包括FDA高层官员在内的更加密切的指导,保障在最短时间内为患者提供新的治疗选择。

Kiniksa首席执行官兼董事会主席Sanj K.Patel表示:“FDA授予vixarelimab治疗结节性痒疹相关瘙痒的突破性药物资格是一个大好消息。

vixarelimab治疗结节性痒疹的2a期研究表明,在瘙痒和结节反应方面都取得了令人鼓舞的结果。

我们相信vixarelimab有潜力对结节性痒疹患者的生活产生积极影响,这是一种毁灭性的疾病,目前尚无FDA批准的治疗方法。

”FDA授予vixarelimab BTD,是基于vixarelimab治疗结节性痒疹2a期临床试验的数据。

该试验达到了主要疗效终点:在治疗第8周,与安慰剂组相比,vixarelimab组患者每周平均最严重瘙痒数值评分量表(WI-NRS)较基线水平显著降低。

此外,在第8周,与安慰剂组相比,vixarelimab组大多数患者表现出每周平均WI-NRS有≥4分的临床意义的降低、有统计学显著更高比例的患者达到结节性痒疹整体评估(PN-IGA)得分为0/1。

2020年国际成人过敏性肺炎诊断指南要点及展望(全文)

2020年国际成人过敏性肺炎诊断指南要点及展望(全文)

2020年国际成人过敏性肺炎诊断指南要点及展望(全文)过敏性肺炎(hypersensitivity pneumonitis,HP)是一类环境暴露相关性间质性肺疾病,发病与个体易感性和环境抗原暴露有关,其临床表现、严重程度和自然病程具有高度异质性,其潜在的发病机制尚不清楚,以Ⅲ型和Ⅳ型超敏反应为特征。

在临床诊疗工作中,HP的诊断,无论在临床、影像及病理上均存在巨大挑战,放射学在这一过程中扮演着更重要的角色,“肉皮冻征”(headcheese征)曾经被认为比广泛的马赛克衰减更能代表慢性过敏性肺炎(CHP)的典型特征;不同的研究提出了一些分类建议和诊断模型,但没有前瞻性的研究进行验证。

2020年8月1日美国胸科协会(ATS)、日本呼吸病学会(JRS)和拉丁美洲胸科协会(ALAT)联合制定发表了成人过敏性肺炎诊断指南(简称2020年指南),建立了HP诊断的国际准则,通过专家共识创建了诊断标准和算法,为将来的研究指明了方向。

现就2020年指南的要点概述如下。

首先,2020年指南最大的亮点就是更新了HP的分类,将HP分为非纤维化型HP和纤维化型HP。

HP是一种具有异质性临床表现和预后的疾病,历史上根据发病时的病程划分了亚型(即急性、亚急性或慢性)。

然而,在临床实践过程中发现这种分类并不容易划分,在许多研究中存在定义模糊、分类随意、与结果并不一致的现象,这些无疑导致了目前对该疾病的自然进程发展认识有限。

临床上可观察到部分患者的病程呈良性表现,相关暴露消除即可痊愈;而另一些患者,不管分类为急性、亚急性或慢性HP,在暴露消除后病情仍不能减轻并逐渐进展为呼吸衰竭。

鉴于此,Salisbury等提出不再强调亚急性和慢性HP的区别,认为纤维化的发展是区分预后较差个体的重要标志。

为此,他们提出了一种综合病史、高分辨率计算机体层X线摄影(HRCT)、支气管肺泡灌洗(BAL)和必要时活检结果的算法以确定诊断CHP。

他们还呼吁就确诊纤维化性HP所需的最低标准达成国际共识,获得广泛认同。

重症肌无力管理国际共识指南2020更新版

重症肌无力管理国际共识指南2020更新版

重症肌无力管理国际共识指南2020更新版11月3日,神经病学杂志发布了《重症肌无力管理国际共识指南(2020更新版)》,该共识指南基于文献中的最新证据,对2016年《重症肌无力管理国际共识指南》的内容进行了更新。

旨在指导世界各地临床医生的重症肌无力管理策略。

对指南中的要点进行摘译,供大家学习。

2016年《重症肌无力管理国际共识指南》是首个的重症肌无力国际共识指南,发布之前医脉通也对其中的指南要点进行总结。

制定背景2013年10月,美国Myasthenia Gravis基金会任命了一个工作组来制定重症肌无力(MG)的治疗指南,并召集了一个由15名国际专家组成的小组。

RAND / UCLA适当性方法用于制定涉及七个治疗主题的共识性建议。

2019年2月,国际专家小组重新召集,并增加了一名南美代表成员。

该小组对所有先前的建议重新进行了审核,并根据近期文献对需要纳入或更新的主题制定了新的共识建议。

多达三回合的匿名电子邮件投票用于达成共识,并根据专家小组的意见对建议进行了修改。

指南更新的部分包括胸腺切除术;针对利妥昔单抗、依库丽单抗和甲氨蝶呤的使用以及眼型MG的早期免疫抑制和免疫检查点抑制剂治疗相关的MG提出了新的建议。

在本指南共识中,经过三轮投票后未能达成共识的建议被删除。

专家小组以9分制对每项建议进行评分(1-3:不适当,4-6:不确定,7-9:适当),以中位数和范围表示。

共识指南中的主要内容➤胸腺切除术推荐意见: 1a.对于年龄在18至50岁之间,非胸腺性,AChR-Ab+全身性MG患者,应在疾病早期考虑进行胸腺切除术,以改善临床结局并最大程度地降低免疫治疗的需求或住院率(中位数9,范围2-9)。

1b.如果AChR-Ab +全身性MG患者对最初的免疫疗法没有反应或该疗法产生无法忍受的副作用,则应强烈考虑进行胸腺切除术(中位数9,范围5-9)。

2. MG胸腺切除术是择期手术,应在患者稳定且安全(不会因术后疼痛和机械因素限制呼吸功能)的情况下进行(中位数9,范围9)。

非结核分枝杆菌病诊断与治疗指南(2020年版)解读ppt课件

非结核分枝杆菌病诊断与治疗指南(2020年版)解读ppt课件
发布机构
该指南由中华医学会结核病学分会联合中国疾病预防控制中心结核病预防控制中心共同发布,旨在为临床医生 提供关于非结核分枝杆菌病诊断与治疗的规范和指导。
指南的目的和适用范围
目的
该指南旨在规范非结核分枝杆菌病的诊断与治疗,提高临床医生的诊断准确 率和治疗效果,同时降低患者的病死率。
适用范围
该指南适用于各级医疗机构,包括基层医疗机构和大型综合医院。对于从事 呼吸系统疾病、感染性疾病等相关专业的临床医生,该指南具有重要的参考 价值。
非结核分枝杆菌病诊断与治疗指南 (2020年版)解读
2023-10-28
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目录
• 指南背景和目的 • 诊断技术 • 药物治疗 • 手术治疗 • 特殊人群指南的背景和发布机构
背景
非结核分枝杆菌病(NTM)是一种由非结核分枝杆菌(NTM)引起的慢性感染性疾病,对人类的健康具有较 大的危害。为了规范非结核分枝杆菌病的诊断与治疗,国内外相关专家共同制定了《非结核分枝杆菌病诊断与 治疗指南(2020年版)》。
群体免疫措施
通过群体免疫措施,如社区宣传和教育、公共卫生干预等,提高公众对非结 核分枝杆菌病的认识和预防意识。
07 结论和建议
总结和评价
诊断准确性提高
新版指南对非结核分枝杆菌病 的诊断标准进行了明确和优化 ,结合临床病史、影像学和微 生物学检查,能更准确地诊断
该病。
药物治疗推荐更新
新版指南对非结核分枝杆菌病的 治疗药物进行了更新和推荐,根 据药物敏感性试验的结果,选择 敏感的抗菌药物进行治疗。
老年人和免疫抑制患者
诊断
老年人和免疫抑制患者非结核分枝杆菌病的诊断流程 与成人相似,但需注意老年人和免疫抑制患者的身体 状况和药物代谢特点。
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Screening for and Prevention of Infectious Diseases inSpecial PopulationsCLINICALDefinition•Immune suppression (IS) has potential therapeutic implications for those with underlying conditions requiring the need to alter the immune response (examples include, but are not limited to, inflammatory bowel conditions, autoimmune disorders, connective tissue diseases, and other inflammatory conditions). [13]•Screening for and vaccinating against infectious diseases prior to initiation of IS when feasible, is critical to help lower potential infectious complications.•The opportunity to update vaccinations and screen for infectious diseases prior to initiation of IS may be missed. In most scenarios, there is time prior to initiation of IS to take the necessary steps to foster prevention of infectious complications down the road.•The definition of “immune suppression” for this module is:▫The use of corticosteroids such as prednisone > 20mg/day (or 2mg/kg/day if < 10kg) for 2 weeks or more and within 3 months of stopping.▫Effective doses of immunomodulators, methotrexate, or biologics within 3 months of stopping these agents▫Any combination of therapies above.•The purpose of this module is to help guide physicians to optimize patient outcomes when initiating IS. Many of these recommendations are evidence-based, and others based upon expert opinion.Screening for infectious diseases:A thorough history and physical exam are required with close attention paid to the following historical details:•Travel history, area of residence, occupational exposures and exposures through hobbies, water and food exposures, sick contacts, and animal exposures.•History of bacterial infections (e.g., recurrent UTIs)•History of fungal infections (e.g., oral and vaginal candidiasis)•Risk of active or latent tuberculosis•Prior history of chickenpox and/or shingles•History of recurrent herpes simplex virus infection•Vaccination history•Travel history and area of residence may be telling of endemic fungal infections and/or Strongyloides exposure, as well as tuberculosis exposure risks.▫Traveling after receiving IS would benefit from assistance of a Travel Medicine/Infectious Diseases specialist.▫If your patient is anticipating travel after the initiation of IS, it would be prudent to refer to a Travel Medicine/Infectious Diseases specialist prior to starting IS as many travel related vaccinations are live vaccines that can be given prior to ISinitiation, but are contraindicated after IS initiation.•Occupational exposure and exposure through hobbies may indicate exposure to various fungal infections, such as Cryptococcus and Aspergillus.•Water exposures▫Often, patients’ homes are supplied through untreated well water, which increases their risks for Giardia, Legionella, Cryptosporidium, Microsporidium, as well as non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections.▫If well water is supplying a patient’s home, they should be advised to either obtaina water treatment system, boil the water for at least one minute prior to use orconsumption, or use bottled water routinely for consumption purposes.•Food exposures▫Raw and undercooked eggs, poultry, and meat carries Salmonella and E.colirisks.‣Avoidance of unpasteurized products is necessary to avoid infections, such as Listeria.‣Similarly, soft cheeses and cold cuts of meat (i.e. delicatessen processed meats, hot dogs, and refrigerated pates) should be avoided for risk ofListeria.•Animal exposures▫All patients who are to receive IS should avoid sick animals and live vaccinations in their animals (such as the kennel cough vaccine, which protects against Bordetella bronchiseptica. This live vaccine has been reported as having the potential to infect immunocompromised individuals.). [12]▫If a cat is present, it is essential that your patient does not handle the cat litter for possible exposure to various bacterial and parasitic exposures, such as Toxoplasma.▫Turtles, snakes, and other reptiles have a risk of carrying Salmonella.▫New animals should not be acquired while on IS.•Bacteria▫Active bacterial infections, including UTI, cellulitis, and pneumonia should halt the initiation of IS until the infection has cleared and all necessary therapies for the infection are completed.▫Routine dental care should be performed prior to starting IS.•Mycobacteria▫M. tuberculosis‣Patients on steroids or other IS may not mount a response (anergy) to a tuberculin skin test (such as the Protein Purified Derivative [PPD]assay).[13][15]‣Patients who have received a bacilli de Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine will test positive on a PPD assay in the early years after administration,but typically wanes after 15-20 years.‣Therefore, the PPD assay can both under- and over- estimate the incidence of latent TB in these circumstances. A more reliable assay to use wouldbe the interferon-gamma release cellular assay.[13][15]‣T-SPOT TB and QuantiFERON TB Gold are two availableinterferon-gamma release assays in the U.S.‣All patients should have an interferon-gamma release assay performed prior to initiating IS, especially immunomodulators and biologics.‣ A positive TB test is not a contraindication for IS as long as the patient is started on isoniazide or other appropriate latent TB therapy (such asrifampin, isoniazide plus rifapentine) for at least 4 weeks prior to startingIS.•Viruses▫Viruses of concern include the following:‣HIV, HA V, HBV, HCV, HSV, VZV, CMV, EBV, HPV, and Influenza ▫Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis A virus (HA V), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV)‣Prior to starting IS, the following should be considered:‣Serum HIV screening should be performed on all individuals ages 15-64 (as per the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force)[6]‣If positive, refer to Infectious Diseases to initiate onappropriate antiretroviral therapy prior to starting any IS‣If negative, counsel against engaging in risky behaviors thatmay increase one’s risk of acquiring HIV‣Serum HA V IgG should be sent, if negative would advise vaccination.‣HBV has been known to progress in the context of IS.[13]‣Screening for HBV should be performed even if one has beenvaccinated in the past. Some immunocompetent individuals donot mount biologically adequate antibody levels without abooster vaccination.⁎Serum serologies to send: Hepatitis B surface antigen,surface antibody, core total antibody (IgG + IgM)‣If negative and deemed HBV susceptible, should vaccinateagainst HBV. Would also educate against engaging in riskybehaviors that may increase one’s risk of acquiring HBV.‣If serologic testing reveals acute infection, chronic infection,or resolving infection, would refer to Infectious Diseases orGastroenterology for evaluation of treatment for HBV prior tostarting IS.⁎Treatment is necessary at minimum 3 weeks prior tostarting IS.‣HCV Antibody (serum IgG) should be screened prior to starting IS.‣If positive, would refer to Infectious Diseases orGastroenterology for evaluation of treatment for HCV prior tostarting any IS.‣If negative, would counsel against engaging in risky behaviorsthat may increase one’s risk of acquiring HCV ▫Herpes simplex virus (HSV), varicella zoster virus (VZV), and cytomegalovirus (CMV)‣Serum antibodies (IgG) to each of these should be evaluated for todetermine prior exposure.‣If HSV and/or VZV positive, then should monitor for reactivation.‣HSV: If a patient has frequent (>4 episodes) and/or severeHSV outbreaks, would provide prophylaxis againstreactivation while on IS.⁎Prophylaxis: Valacyclovir 500mg po twice-daily orAcyclovir 400mg po twice-daily‣VZV: If a patient develops shingles, would provideprophylaxis after treatment course while on IS.⁎Prophylaxis: Valacyclovir 500mg po twice-daily orAcyclovir 400mg po twice-daily⁎See VZV module for treatment of active infection.‣If reactivation of either virus is severe, it may be necessary tostop IS until infection resolves.‣If CMV IgG positive, closely monitor for signs/symptoms consistent with CMV reactivation.‣Fevers, chills, diarrhea, vision changes, hepatitis, etc.‣Outside of the solid organ transplant and hematopoietic stemcell transplant populations, there is no clear role for pre-emptive monitoring for CMV reactivation.‣If IgG negative, patient is at risk for primary CMV Infectionwhile on IS.▫Human papilloma virus (HPV)‣Women should have documentation of an updated Pap smear to rule out active HPV infection or abnormal cytology prior to starting IS.‣If positive, evaluation by Gynecology should be performedprior to starting IS.‣There may be data to suggest that immunosuppressed women should undergo more frequent screening with Pap smears.‣Current guidelines recommend routine Pap smears every 3years.‣Literature suggests that for the immunocompromised woman,Pap smears every year would improve early detection ofabnormal cytology and/or HPV infection.‣If appropriate based on age, vaccination against HPV is warranted prior to starting IS.▫Influenza‣Each respiratory virus season, those receiving IS should receive the inactivated influenza vaccine.‣Avoid giving the live intranasal vaccine to theimmunosuppressed patient and their close contacts as this canlead to transmission of the attenuated influenza strain.‣If a live, intranasal vaccine is given to a household/closecontact, the immunosuppressed individual should avoid thevaccine recipient for 7 days at minimum after receiving thevaccine.•Fungi▫Endemic fungi have the potential to reactivate in the setting of IS.▫Fungi of concern: Coccidiomycosis, Histoplasma, Blastomycoses, Cryptococcus, Pneumocystis jirovecii (PJP), Aspergillus.▫Exposure to endemic fungi should be determined based upon history acquired from patient (see exposure history above).▫Based upon historical information, send serum for Coccidiomycosis antibodies and/or Histoplasmaantibodies to determine if evidence of prior infection.‣If a patient presents with fever and pulmonary symptoms, it may be necessary to rule out active/acute hisotplasmosis - send urine Histoplasmaantigen.▫If determined as necessary based upon history obtained regarding occupational and hobbies exposures, send cryptococcal antigen to determine if any evidence of active cryptococcal infection exists/is present prior to starting IS.‣If positive, would delay initiation of IS by at least 4-6 weeks, during which time, the patient should receive the appropriate work up and treatment foractive cryptococcus.▫PJP prophylaxis: Treatment with either steroids (20mg or greater (or the equivalent) for longer than 2 weeks), a biologic or an immunomodulatory agent requires PJP prophylaxis.‣First line: Bactrim 1 SS tab po daily or 1 DS tab po qMWF‣Second line: Dapsone 100mg po daily‣If using dapsone, would check G6PD levels prior to starting.If deficient should avoid dapsone for risk of developinghemolytic anemia‣In pediatric patients, IV pentamidine is often used as a secondline agent.‣Third line: Atovaquone 750mg po twice-daily or inhaled pentamidine •Parasitic infections▫Risks depend on historical data acquired from the patient‣It is important to obtain a travel history as well as a history of areas of residence over one’s lifetime▫Strongyloidesis ubiquitous on all continents, except Antarctica. It is most commonly found in the tropics, subtropics, and in warm temperate regions (such as Southeast Asia and rural Appalachia)▫If traveled or lived in a strongyloides endemic area, would send strongylides IgG.‣If positive, then patient is at risk for strongyloides hyperinfection syndrome while on IS.‣Thus if positive, treat with Ivermectin 200mcg/kg po x 2 doses (each dose given 2 weeks apart). Treatment should be completed prior to starting IS. Vaccinations•All patients should undergo a thorough vaccination history with documentation ofvaccinations, if possible.•Based upon small studies, patients with chronic immunologic diseases will respond to vaccinations and produce adequate antibodies.▫Vaccinations in these populations is not a risk factor for flare of clinical disease.•All vaccinations that require updating or boosters as per the CDC Adult Immunization Schedule should be administered prior to starting IS.[2]▫Any killed (inactivated) vaccine should be given at least 2 weeks prior to starting any IS.▫Any live vaccinations should be given at least 4-6 weeks prior to starting any IS.▫All live vaccines in the immunosuppressed individual should be avoided after IS has begun.▫Live vaccinations in household/close contacts:‣As noted above, influenza live vaccine (intranasal) can be given to household/close contacts if needed, but should be avoided when possible.‣If given, the immunosuppressed individual should avoid thevaccinated recipient for 7 days at minimum after receiving thevaccine.‣VZV and MMR vaccines can be given to household/close contacts of immunosuppressed individuals.[4]‣If a VZV vaccine (ZOSTA V AX, V ARIV AX or PROQUAD) isgiven and a herpetic lesion/rash develops at the site ofvaccination, the immunosuppressed individual should avoidcontact with the VZV vaccine recipient until the lesion hasfully healed.‣Rotavirus vaccine can be given, but immunosuppressed individuals should avoid changing diapers for at least 14 days after vaccination hasbeen given.‣Oral polio vaccine should not be given under any circumstances to household or close contacts.‣Live typhoid and yellow fever vaccines can be given to household/close contacts.▫Tetanus and diphtheria (Td) vaccine should be given once ever 10 years, with the tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap) given at least once during this period.▫Travel vaccinations should be given under the direction of a Travel Medicine or Infectious Diseases specialist.‣In some instances avoidance of travel may be necessary while on IS. OTHER INFORMATIONMonitoring while on immunosuppressive therapy[19]•Patient education is vital for the prevention and treatment of infections while on IS.•Patients should be counseled about monitoring for the development of infections while receiving immunosuppressive therapies.▫Fever is often the first and only sign of a serious infectious complication.•Vaccinations should remain up to date.•Routine CBC should be monitored while on IS.If neutropenia and/or lymphopenia develop, this will increase one’s risk for infectious complications.。

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