Publications by authors named "Eva Tackett"

Central venous catheters (CVCs), regarded as lines of life, are helpful in hemodynamic monitoring and delivering medications to patients. However, there are several complications that can result from the placement of CVCs. This includes accidental arterial puncture, which has a temporal association with hemorrhage, hematoma, and stroke.

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Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) is a potentially fatal severe adverse reaction to medications. Numerous drugs have been implicated, with carbamazepine and allopurinol being the most common. Tenofovir-induced DRESS is extremely rare.

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We report a rare case with gabapentin overdose that caused severe rhabdomyolysis and acute tubular necrosis which required renal replacement therapy. A better awareness of its adverse effect and a close follow-up of laboratory tests are recommended. Prescribers should also be aware of high-risk population and monitor for signs of abuse.

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