Antimicrobials are among the most commonly prescribed classes of medications in Neonatal Intensive Care Units; however, its use has been constantly associated with a number of medication errors in clinical practice. In contrast to this situation, there is no common agreement when it comes to determining the right dosing, administration, or handling of antibiotics in this population. In order to help improve the use of antibiotics, decrease the rate of medication errors and optimize clinical results in the newborn, this review aims to provide recommendations to support and guide the correct preparation of some of the most relevant antibiotics used in neonatal wards.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: In April 2020, the pediatric multisystem inflammatory syndrome temporarily associated with COVID-19 (MIS-C) was described for the first time. MIS-C could have a severe course and may require critical care support.
Objective: To describe the clinical, laboratory, and management characteristics of hospitalized children who meet MIS-C criteria with severe presentation in a pediatric critical pa tient unit.
Rev Chilena Infectol
December 2017
Quinolones are a group of widely used antimicrobials. Although they are considered safe for patients, knowledge of the safety profile is necessary so that professionals become aware of what is necessary to monitor. At the musculoskeletal level, quinolones have the potential to damage cartilage, causing even tendon rupture in infrequent cases.
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