Perform a thorough physical examination to find potential sources of infection and metastatic foci.
Remove central lines.
New PICC lines should NOT be inserted until there is documented clearance of bacteremia.
Echocardiogram: Recommended in all patients with Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia due to high risk of endocardial involvement
All patients with Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia should be evaluated with a trans-thoracic echocardiogram (TTE).
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