Thursday December 3, 2009


Q: What is Scombroidosis?


Answer: Scombroidosis refers to histamine poisoning from the ingestion of fish improperly stored at an elevated temperature. Histamine and cis-urocanic acid are produced by various bacteria that multiply in the spoiled fish.

Patients usually present with a frightening flush but no urticaria, palpitations, syncope, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.

Wdneesday December 2, 2009
Bedside trick


Q: How to make IABP more visible radiographically (on CXR) after insertion?


Answer: Shoot CXR on standby mode.

As in stand by mode there is no movement of baloon, chances to have better capture of IABP tip is high.

Tuesday December 1, 2009


Q: Name at least 3 Antibiotics which should be use with caution in patients with active seizure?


Answer:

1. Fluoroquinolones
2. Primaxin (Imipenem and Cilastatin)
3. Zyvox