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Cephalosporin Comparison - Coverage 
1st Generation Cefazolin, Cephalexin 
2nd Generation Cefaclor, Cefotetan, Cefoxitin, Cefuroxime 
3rd Generation
Cephalosporin Comparison - Coverage ... but added MRSA coverage ... Here's a simplified review ... stronger Gram - coverage ... strong Gram - coverage
Coverage of common antibiotics used in the hospital

For empiric coverage, first define the type of infection,
Coverage of common ... For empiric coverage ... infection, then review ... #antibiotics #coverage
An evidence-based algorithm to guide the use of MRSA coverage (in community acquired pneumonia) is shown
evidence-based algorithm ... the use of MRSA coverage ... - MRSA coverage ... MRSA #MRSA #Coverage ... Indications #Pneumonia #Algorithm
Tigecycline (IV) - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: Glycylcycline class - structurally related to Tetracyclines (bacteriostatic).  Only
Spectrum: Broad coverage ... Notable holes in coverage ... #Antibiotics #Review
ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITIES IN INTENSIVE CARE

Antibiotic spectra made simple(r). Version 2, now updated with new bugs &
Spectra #Spectrum #Coverage ... Comprehensive Review
Fluoroquinolones - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: DNA Gyrase  and Topoisomerase inhibitors bactericidal 
Side effects: QT prolongation
have excellent TB coverage ... have atypical coverage ... #Antibiotics #Review
Alcoholic Hepatitis - Management Algorithm
1. Severity assessed not only by MDF (>32) but also by MELD
Hepatitis - Management Algorithm ... steroid and use ABx coverage ... Hepatitis #Management #Algorithm
Vancomycin and Dalbavancin (lipoglycopeptide antibiotics) - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: Glycopeptide -  inhibits cell wall synthesis
gram negative coverage ... #Antibiotics #Review
Limb Lead Reversal
In order to understand why the leads look the way they do, we must
interpreting their view ... the heart as an average
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm ... volume (MCV): Average ... Algorithm by Dr. ... podcast #Anemia #Algorithm