Publications by authors named "Maha Alastal"
Cefepime Neurotoxicity in Patients With Normal Renal Function: An Overlooked Cause of Encephalopathy in the Intensive Care Unit.
J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Cefepime, a fourth-generation antibiotic, has extended antimicrobial capabilities but can cause serious side effects like myoclonus and seizures, particularly in patients with kidney issues.
- - A 69-year-old patient treated with cefepime for pneumonia experienced mental status changes that led to the diagnosis of encephalopathy, even with normal kidney function.
- - The patient's symptoms completely resolved after stopping cefepime, and the report includes similar cases found in medical literature up to now.
The Harms of Unnecessary CT Pulmonary Angiography: A Case Report and Literature Review.
J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep
June 2024
Article Synopsis
- Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a serious health concern in the U.S. with high death rates, leading clinicians to suspect it frequently.
- A 46-year-old woman, despite low risk indicators (Wells score and D-dimer), underwent unnecessary CTPA after showing PE symptoms from a long road trip.
- The case emphasizes the need to follow established guidelines for diagnosing PE to avoid unnecessary and harmful procedures.