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ceftriaxone is first line for pyelonephritis. it is part of the current guidelines because there is too much resistance against cipro these days. ampicillin and genta are not good choices cuz gentamicin is harmful to the kidneys.
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yea personally in my IM rotations most pts were on IV ceftriaxone until sens and cultures came back......
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Gram negative organisms= ceftriaxine or flouraquinalones
Ampicillin n gentamicin not used buz of inc resistance.
In Pregnancy also cephalosporins.
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thanks guys, all the best
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@sept 240: how's surgery coming along? i just managed to do 2 blocks yesterday.
All the best to everyone!
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@ smahab
Done surgery from MTB 3 only...today plan is surgery Qs
Wht about u?
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@sept240: i am still reading surgery explanations in uw. once i am done i shall also go thru mtb3.
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well it seems i am still going to continue with the uw qs. tomorrow mtb i hope!
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hey guys how long do u think it will take to read entire MTB 2 for average reader?? approx!