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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 ... For example, 4th gen ... strong Gram - coverage
Cephalosporin Coverage by Generation - HENPECKS Mnemonic
1st Gen: PEK (Proteus, E. coli, Klebsiella)
2nd Gen: HNPEK (Add
Cephalosporin Coverage ... Mnemonic 1st Gen ... Klebsiella) 2nd Gen ... Serratia) 3rd Gen ... Cephalosporins #Coverage
General Bacterial Antibiogram - Antibiotics and Spectrum of Coverage
Make sure you consult your local antibiogram!
VRE -
and Spectrum of Coverage ... cephalosporins, 2nd gen ... cefotetan), 3rd gen ... ceftazidime), 5th gen ... Bacterial #Spectrum #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
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
Antibiotics for Anaerobic Bacteria 
 - Metronidazole (Flagyl™) 
 - Carbapenems 
 - β lactam +
Clindamycin - 2nd Gen ... Susceptibility #Coverage
Vancomycin and Dalbavancin (lipoglycopeptide antibiotics) - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: Glycopeptide -  inhibits cell wall synthesis
gram negative coverage ... #Antibiotics #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
POCUS Echocardiography - Table of Cardiac Views and Windows
 • Parastemal Long-Axis View (PLAX)
 • Parasternal
POCUS Echocardiography ... Parastemal Long-Axis View ... (SC) 4-Chamber View ... Apical 4-Chamber View ... Doppler #Anatomy #POCUS