Understanding the Side Effects, Dangers, and Complications of Gentamycin

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Introduction Gentamycin is a commonly prescribed antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as aminoglycosides. It is primarily used to treat serious bacterial infections, particularly those caused by gram-negative bacteria. While gentamycin is an effective medication, it is important to be aware of the potential side effects, dangers, and complications that can arise […]

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Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 and the Challenges Ahead

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COVID-19, caused by the novel coronavirus, has had a profound impact on the world. While the immediate health effects of the virus are well-known, there is growing concern about the long-term effects that COVID-19 may have on individuals and society as a whole. In this article, we will explore the potential long-term consequences of COVID-19

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Quantitative Neuro Muscular Monitoring: Enhancing Patient Care

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Quantitative neuro muscular monitoring is a valuable tool in the field of healthcare that aids in assessing and managing patients’ neuromuscular function. It provides clinicians with crucial information about the strength and function of muscles, allowing for more accurate diagnoses and better treatment plans. This article will explore the various applications and benefits of quantitative

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Lantus use in ICU

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Lantus is a long-acting insulin analogue also known as insulin glargine. Lantus use in ICU is described in detail here. Similar to human insulin, it is produced using recombinant DNA techniques. Insulin glargine substitutes glycine for asparagine at position A21 of the insulin molecule and adds two arginine molecules at position B30. The isoelectric point

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Hyperglycemia in the intensive care unit

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Hyperglycemia and insulin resistance are common in critically ill patients even if they did not have diabetes before their illnesses. Hyperglycemia in the intensive care unit (ICU) setting has been shown to be associated with an increased mortality, and restoration of nor-moglycemia using intensive insulin therapy has decreased mortality for the following populations:myocardial infarction, burn,

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Diabetes in ICU

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For managing Diabetes in ICU, maintaining euglycemia (defined as glucose <110 mg/dL in intensive care unit settings and <180 mg/dL in non intensive care unit settings by American College of Endocrinology Consensus Guidelines) has been shown to greatly reduce morbidity and mortality. This has created a paradigm shift in the inpatient setting where the goal

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Erythromycin prokinetic agent

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Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis and is effective against the same organisms as penicillin G. The drug is commonly used to treat community-acquired pulmonary infections in penicillin-allergic patients. Erythromycin also has prokinetic effects on the gastrointestinal system. At low doses, erythromycin prokinetic agent induces activity in the gastric antrum, which

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