Author: Hossam Elgnainy

We don't call it doubling the dose, as it is the same dose. You just doubles the volume in that case but with the same dose (amount). The real question here is it correct to reconstitute the drug with...

When to return to normal dose: Not just when S. Creat drops once. Return to normal dosing only if: S. Creat is stable or decreasing over 48 hours. Urine output is normal (generally > 1 mL/kg/hr)....

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,...

Nebulized furosemide doses of 1 or 2 mg/kg may be effective in improving pulmonary mechanics in preterm infants with BPD, but recommendations on frequency and duration of therapy are limited. 1 mg/kg...

There is no single comprehensive source for pediatric ECMO drug dosing, as evidence is limited and varies by drug, age, and circuit type. The best approach is to combine data from key reviews (e.g., Raffaeli...

Here’s a concise summary with rationale for antibiotic use in road traffic accidents (RTA): 1. Open Fractures Type I–II: Cefazolin (1st-gen cephalosporin). 🔹 Rationale: covers skin flora (Staph/Strep);...

In CNS infections (such as meningitis or encephalitis) that present with acute symptomatic seizures (convulsions during the illness), the approach to anticonvulsant continuation depends on the risk of...