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Coverage of common antibiotics used in the hospital

For empiric coverage, first define the type of infection,
antibiotics used ... infection, then review ... ampicillin #management ... #pharmacology ... #table #sensitivities
REBEL Review 71: Treatment of Thyroid Storm 

Propranolol 
Esmolol 
Propylthiouracil (PTU) 
Methimazole 
Saturated Solution of Potassium
REBEL Review 71: ... hyperthyroidism #table ... #management #treatment ... #pharmacology # ... comparison #Dosages #dosing
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
#management #algorithm ... #pharmacology # ... treatment #medications ... #table #pharmacotherapy ... #dosing
Antibiotics for Anaerobic Bacteria 
 - Metronidazole (Flagyl™) 
 - Carbapenems 
 - β lactam +
Antibiotics for ... out of favor for treatment ... Anaerobic #Bacteria #Pharmacology ... #Table #Susceptibility ... #Coverage #Management
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Fracture - ED Management ... treatment. ... coverage) • ED ... Management: Pain ... reduce if needed (using
Perioperative Management of DOACs
Problem:
 ✖ Each year approximately 250,000 patients on chronic anticoagulation in North America
Perioperative Management ... For patients on warfarin ... clearance (calculated using ... table ... #Treatment #pharmacology
Checklist for Treatment of Delirium in the ICU 

Remove causative factors 
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Exclude hypoglycemia if
Checklist for Treatment ... possible - Review ... if uncontrolled pain ... sleeping, administer pharmacologic ... Delirium #Checklist #Management
Alcohol Use Disorder - Maintenance Treatment
Naltrexone (first line) - First line for most people without contraindications
- Maintenance Treatment ... if also chronic pain ... if neuropathic pain ... #management #pharmacology ... #table #addiction
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Management during ... /MRA • Avoid Warfarin ... Management during ... Management during ... #cardiology #treatment