2024
DOI: 10.1177/03000605241244743
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Cefepime-induced encephalopathy in an older patient with polypharmacy and renal insufficiency: a case report

I-Hsuan Tsai,
Yi-Chi Wang

Abstract: The world population is rapidly aging. Societal aging poses many challenges for individuals, families, nations, and the global healthcare system. Therefore, geriatric care is a crucial issue that demands our attention. In this case report, we describe a woman in her early 70s with multiple comorbidities, polypharmacy, and renal insufficiency who developed cefepime-induced encephalopathy with moderate to severe cerebral dysfunction during treatment of a urinary tract infection. The patient’s consciousness level… Show more

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