Author: Hossam Elgnainy

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,...

You should differentiate between pain control, sedation, and neuromuscular blocking. when and how to use one of them will depend on many factors such as the patient condition and the nature of the medication....

suggest using intravenous magnesium sulfate in infants and children with severe asthma exacerbations and in children with moderate to severe asthma exacerbations who have not responded to initial treatment...

Many sources recommend against its use under 12 years, but it's merely a recommendation. I see no contraindication to use it under 12 years old, however I prefer not to use it broadly for all patients....

The best source to take storage precautions is the pamphlet as it may differ from product to product. .. Regarding light sensitivity of Injectable drugs, you should know that the light sensitivity can...

Budesonide inhalation can not be used more than 2 times daily, even in severe respiratory symptoms. Admixtures of budesonide with ipratropium (Atrovent), and admixtures of budesonide and albuterol (salbutamol),...

Ceftriaxone is appropriate and more than enough starting regimen for community acquired pneumonia in children. It's generally would be better not to change ceftriaxone before 2 days. As a second line,...