Dive deep into the history of medicine to explore the origins of penicillin and the development of cephalosporins. From the dank corners of Alexander Fleming's lab to the sewers of Sardinia we explore the history and controversy behind some of the most common antibiotics. We will also discuss whether or not penicillin allergy is real and if you can give a penicillin allergic patient a cephalosporin and still keep your license to practice medicine.
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Dive deep into the history of medicine to explore the origins of penicillin and the development of cephalosporins. From the dank corners of Alexander Fleming's lab to the sewers of Sardinia we explore the history and controversy behind some of the most common antibiotics. We will also discuss whether or not penicillin allergy is real and if you can give a penicillin allergic patient a cephalosporin and still keep your license to practice medicine.
Going Viral: Respiratory virus panels and their utility in febrile children
Is That a Thing?
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4 years ago
Going Viral: Respiratory virus panels and their utility in febrile children
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the utility of respiratory viral panels. Are respiratory viral panels (RVP) a sure-fire way to find out what ails a febrile child? How accurate are these tests and what does it really mean if a febrile child has a positive RVP? Here we explore the diagnostic biases that these tests can create and discuss the evidence behind them and their place in the Emergency care setting.
Is That a Thing?
Dive deep into the history of medicine to explore the origins of penicillin and the development of cephalosporins. From the dank corners of Alexander Fleming's lab to the sewers of Sardinia we explore the history and controversy behind some of the most common antibiotics. We will also discuss whether or not penicillin allergy is real and if you can give a penicillin allergic patient a cephalosporin and still keep your license to practice medicine.
