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Foot Drop : Differentials
Foot drop can result from: L5 radiculopathy Lumbar plexopathy Sciatic neuropathy Peroneal neuropathy Causes Disc herniation, Spinal canal stenosis Pelvic surgery, hematoma, prolonged labor Hip surgery, Injection injury Compression/trauma Motor Weakness includes muscles and hip abductors Weakness includes hip abductors and anal sphincter Weakness includes tibial and hamstring muscles Weakness…
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Post-snake bite compartment syndrome : Predictors
The indentification of snake species is often difficult at the time of presentation of snake bite and as the interaction between the victim and snake venom is variable. Hsu et.al. conducted a single center retrospective study to find out the possible predictors of the post-snake bite compartment syndrome (PSCS). They…
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Pharmacology of Carbapenems : Mnemonics
Commonly used Carbapenems Mnemonic: MEDIC Meropenem Ertapenem Doripenem Imipenem/Cilastatin (renal dehydropeptidase I inhibitor) Besides these, there are other drugs like tebipenem (1st oral carbapenem), panipenem, tomopenem (has MRSA activity), etc. which fall under carbapenems. Coverage As the name suggests, they have carbapenems attached to beta-lactam ring which provides protection against…