Cefepime neurotoxicity in elderly patient with renal impairment: a case report
This case underscores that CIN can mimic mechanical shunt failure, which necessitates a high index of suspicion in patients with indwelling neurosurgical hardware. Early EEG utilization is critical to overcome diagnostic bias and ensure prompt antibiotic discontinuation rather than unnecessary neurosurgical intervention.
Authors
- Muhammad Usman Haider (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7591-0434)
- Abdullah Saeed
- Sidrah Khan
- Sadia Binte Rahim
Institutions
- King Edward Medical University (PK)
- Geisinger Health System (US)
- Mymensingh Medical College Hospital (BD)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Medicine and Surgery
- Published
- 2026-01-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/ms9.0000000000004715
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 32.57