The short answer is no. Don't give iron supplements during active infection. Iron is crucial for metabolic pathways in humans and microorganisms, with pathogens relying on it for growth. Hosts employ...

Neutrophils are of two types segmented neutrophils and banded neutrophils (or bands). Segmented are called mature neutrophils, and bands are called immature neutrophils. In case of infection the immature...

Ensure a quiet environment and minimize routine tracheal suctioning for intubated patients. Elevate the head of the bed to 30° and address potential contributors to altered mental status, such as sepsis,...

aPTT monitoring is not required for prophylaxis dosing. It will be only required for therapeutic dosing, and this would be according to the following table: Ref: Monagle P, Chan AK, Goldenberg NA,...

Changing from lasix IV to oral is usually done when the patient improves and is about to be discharged. So shifting to oral is usually for convenience reasons. Cardiologist usually shifts the patient...

This question is actually very important for the patient’s safety. Regarding the medications you mentioned (Lasix, Spironolactone, and Capoten): . 1. Can they be taken at the same time?: Yes, they...

... The routine skin test was not required before using β-lactam antibiotics in European and American countries; it was only carried out in China. In China, routine skin tests for cephalosporins had been...

Idiopathic short stature (ISS): Note: Guidelines recommend against the routine use of somatropin in every child with HtSDS ≤−2.25; decision to use should be made on a case-by-case basis (PES [Grimberg...

Parenteral Preparation for administration of Sodium Bicarbonate in pediatrics: Direct IV injection: For neonates and infants, may dilute the 1 mEq/mL solution 1:1 with SWFI IV infusion: Dilute in...