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ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITIES IN INTENSIVE CARE

Antibiotic spectra made simple(r). Version 2, now updated with new bugs &
Antibiotic spectra ... Classes #Bacterial #Spectra ... #Spectrum #Coverage ... Comprehensive Review
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 ... , and the spectrum ... follow the same spectrum
Tigecycline (IV) - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: Glycylcycline class - structurally related to Tetracyclines (bacteriostatic).  Only
Spectrum: Broad ... coverage - Gram ... Notable holes in coverage ... #Antibiotics #Review
For my UME micro course, I made a figure that captures this terminology and lets learners
Narrow spectrum ... ‘broaden’ this coverage ... holes” in their coverage ... #antibiotics #coverage ... #table #sensitivities
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 ... pharmacology #table
REBEL Review 4 & 5: Paralytic & Vasopressor Dosing 

Paralytic Agents:
 - Succinylcholine (Depolarizing Agent)
REBEL Review 4 & ... & Vasopressor Dosing ... resuscitation #table ... #pharmacology #dosing
Acyclovir - Pharmacology Summary

 • Mechanism of Action: Nucleoside analog - selectively inhibits viral replication of
Antimicrobial Spectrum ... of Coverage: HSV ... against CMV) • Dosing
Statins intensity, drug interactions, timing of administration and missed doses.

An overview of high, moderate and low
intensity statin dosing ... pharmacology #overview #review ... #dosing #medications ... comparison #drugs #table
REBEL Review 71: Treatment of Thyroid Storm 

Propranolol 
Esmolol 
Propylthiouracil (PTU) 
Methimazole 
Saturated Solution of Potassium
REBEL Review 71: ... hyperthyroidism #table ... comparison #Dosages #dosing
Vancomycin and Dalbavancin (lipoglycopeptide antibiotics) - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: Glycopeptide -  inhibits cell wall synthesis
Spectrum: gram positive ... gram negative coverage ... #Antibiotics #Review