PharmastacheMay 26, 2023

Oh, a trial about my NIGHTMARE?

The way we assess patients for wakefulness is marred by paralysis, remember the paralytics last MUCH longer than the sedatives!!

#ERxBoard #emergencymedicine #FOAMed #pharmacyeducationboard #MedMastodon #nursemastodon #RxMastodon

PharmastacheMay 26, 2023

Oh, a trial about my NIGHTMARE?

The way we assess patients for wakefulness is marred by paralysis, remember the paralytics last MUCH longer than the sedatives!!

#ERxBoard #emergencymedicine #FOAMed #pharmacyeducationboard #MedMastodon #nursemastodon #RxMastodon

Show threadThe Febrile MuseApr 5, 2023
@atomicpoet I think #MedMastodon #IDMastodon #Epidemiology #Microbiology #RxMastodon will also regret it. Much to build on here that IS sustainable. Much that can be done to provide good information, in anticipation of pandemics, outbreaks, etc.
Peds_ID_PharmDNov 21, 2022
CAP-IT study suggests that 3 days is noninferior to 7 days for pediatric CAP with regards to need for retreatment in those > 6 months discharged from ED, outpatient, or inpatient ward. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2785716 #LongerNotAlwaysBetter #IDMastodon #RxMastodon
Amoxicillin Dose and Treatment Duration in Children With Community-Acquired Pneumonia

This randomized clinical trial compares the need for re-treatment of respiratory infection following hospitalization for community-acquired pneumonia among children receiving amoxicillin at high doses vs low doses and at 3-days vs 7-days duration.