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Cephalosporin Antibiotics
 • First Generation: Cefazolin, Cefadroxil, Cephalexin
 • Second Generation: Cefuroxime sodium, Cefuroxime axetil
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Cephalosporin Antibiotics ... Generation: Cefepime #Cephalosporin ... #Antibiotics #comparison ... #pharmacology #
Cephalosporins 
Cephalosporins are bactericidal beta-lactam antibiotics derived from the fungus Acremonlum— they disrupt peptidoglycan formation in
Cephalosporins ... bactericidal beta-lactam antibiotics ... active against gram-negative ... Classification #pharmacology ... #Antibiotics
Cephalosporin Comparison - Coverage 
1st Generation Cefazolin, Cephalexin 
2nd Generation Cefaclor, Cefotetan, Cefoxitin, Cefuroxime 
3rd Generation
Cephalosporin Comparison ... commonly used antibiotics ... #Comparison #Coverage ... Naming #Names #Pharmacology ... #Antibiotics
General Bacterial Antibiogram - Antibiotics and Spectrum of Coverage
Make sure you consult your local antibiogram!
VRE -
Antibiogram - Antibiotics ... POSITIVES - GRAM NEGATIVES ... , 2nd gen cephalosporins ... #Antibiogram #Antibiotics ... Susceptibilities #Pharmacology
Intern Pocket Cards - Antibiogram and Susceptibilities
VRE - MRSA - GRAM POSITIVES - GRAM NEGATIVES -
POSITIVES - GRAM NEGATIVES ... , 2nd gen cephalosporins ... , 4th gen cephalosporins ... Susceptibilities #antibiotics ... #management #pharmacology
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
fastidious gram-negative ... Myocarditis & culture-negative ... the key to the diagnosis ... extended spectrum cephalosporin ... or clindamycin Antibiotic
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
Bacterial Peritonitis DIAGNOSTICS ... > ULN Culture-negative ... improved outcomes 1) Antibiotics ... First-line: IV 3rd-gen cephalosporin ... Peritonitis #SBP #diagnosis
HECK YES - Mnemonic for Organisms with AmpC Resistance

H	Hafnia alvei
E	Enterobacter cloacae
C	Citrobacter freundii
K	Klebsiella aerogenes
Yes	Yersinia enterocolitica

Formerly SPICE /
Gram-negative bacteria ... to beta-lactam antibiotics ... 3rd generation cephalosporins ... AmpC #Resistance #Antibiotics ... #Diagnosis #Microbiology
Myasthenic Crisis Checklist - Myasthenia Gravis

Evaluation 
 - Chest X-ray and lung ultrasound (exclude other lung
Pyridostigmine - New diagnosis ... Do not measure negative ... main ones) - Antibiotics ... Checklist #Management #CriticalCare
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
line non-benzo sedative ... No pharmacologic ... (Haldol) - No pharmacologic ... Delirium #PAD #ICU #CriticalCare ... #diagnosis #management