Cephaloridine in Meningitis
Abstract
Abstract To the Editor.—I read with interest the report of Newlands1 concerning meningitis after stapedectomy. It is essential that the otologic surgeon be prepared to handle this complication at an early stage to preserve the life of his patient. The use of cephaloridine may not be effective in treating or preventing meningitis, however. An article in a recent issue of the Medical Letter2 based on a consensus of its infectious disease consultants recommends chloramphenicol as the...