Antihypertensive Drug Update
... When BP controlled, switch to oral therapy Decrease DBP to 85-90 mmHg over 2-3 months ...
... When BP controlled, switch to oral therapy Decrease DBP to 85-90 mmHg over 2-3 months ...
Protocols for Adult Advanced Life Support ALS Guideline 11.2
... Biphasic waveforms: the default energy level for adults should be set at 200J for all shocks. Other energy levels may be used providing there is relevant clinical data for a specific defibrillator that suggests that an alternative energy level provides adequate shock success (eg. usually greater tha ...
... Biphasic waveforms: the default energy level for adults should be set at 200J for all shocks. Other energy levels may be used providing there is relevant clinical data for a specific defibrillator that suggests that an alternative energy level provides adequate shock success (eg. usually greater tha ...
EMERGENCY STATES
... The role of the nervous system can be proved by the fact, that the differences in its functioning determine the character of shock phases. For example, a choleric person has a more noticeably marked erectile phase of shock, while in a melancholiac person an erectile phase is more smooth and less mar ...
... The role of the nervous system can be proved by the fact, that the differences in its functioning determine the character of shock phases. For example, a choleric person has a more noticeably marked erectile phase of shock, while in a melancholiac person an erectile phase is more smooth and less mar ...
Atrial Fibrillation - Patient Education Center
... An electrocardiogram (ECG) records the heart’s electrical activity. This test reliably detects atrial fibrillation if it is performed while you are having it. An ECG takes only 2 to 3 minutes to complete. Since atrial fibrillation can come and go, it may not be happening while the ECG is being perfo ...
... An electrocardiogram (ECG) records the heart’s electrical activity. This test reliably detects atrial fibrillation if it is performed while you are having it. An ECG takes only 2 to 3 minutes to complete. Since atrial fibrillation can come and go, it may not be happening while the ECG is being perfo ...
Pediatric Resuscitation - Calgary Emergency Medicine
... lower coronary artery perfusion pressure and flow, and reduced potential for ROSC ...
... lower coronary artery perfusion pressure and flow, and reduced potential for ROSC ...
Gastroenterology & Hepatology Scenarios
... Emergency Department Services HPI: A 70-year-old female is brought to the ER by her family after vomiting for several hours, now with bright red blood. Patient has “not felt well all day”, has not eaten since tea at breakfast which was twelve hours ago. She complains of feeling weak and dizzy. A non ...
... Emergency Department Services HPI: A 70-year-old female is brought to the ER by her family after vomiting for several hours, now with bright red blood. Patient has “not felt well all day”, has not eaten since tea at breakfast which was twelve hours ago. She complains of feeling weak and dizzy. A non ...
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... on rapidity of decline, and on level If acute: symptoms occur if Na < 120 mEq/L; if chronic, levels may be lower Also depends on volume status Sx: nausea, malaise, muscle cramps, lethargy, ↓ LOC, headache, ataxia, seizures, coma Mortality of acute severe hyponatremia with CNS changes is ~50% ...
... on rapidity of decline, and on level If acute: symptoms occur if Na < 120 mEq/L; if chronic, levels may be lower Also depends on volume status Sx: nausea, malaise, muscle cramps, lethargy, ↓ LOC, headache, ataxia, seizures, coma Mortality of acute severe hyponatremia with CNS changes is ~50% ...
Acute Roux Stasis Syndrome and Effective Treatment with Octreotide
... results in symptomatic improvement. Nevertheless a surgical approach was proposed but due to the un-stability of the patient it could not be performed. Anatomic and physiological changes introduced by gastric surgery result in postgastrectomy syndromes in approximately 20% of patients. Most of these ...
... results in symptomatic improvement. Nevertheless a surgical approach was proposed but due to the un-stability of the patient it could not be performed. Anatomic and physiological changes introduced by gastric surgery result in postgastrectomy syndromes in approximately 20% of patients. Most of these ...
Lipid Rescue
... Studies suggest that it is helpful with cardiovascular disease, CAD, Depression, anxiety, increased new born outcomes and many many more……... Some early studies are looking at using it for depression and suicide prevention… also used for aggressive behavior, alzeimers, Parkinson's and psoriasis. Thi ...
... Studies suggest that it is helpful with cardiovascular disease, CAD, Depression, anxiety, increased new born outcomes and many many more……... Some early studies are looking at using it for depression and suicide prevention… also used for aggressive behavior, alzeimers, Parkinson's and psoriasis. Thi ...
TMAO and Gut Flora
... demonstration by his colleague Floyd Loop, MD, of the superiority of the internal thoracic artery over the left anterior descending coronary artery as a bypass graft in CABG. • Innovations in aortic surgery in the 1980s and 1990s, including introduction and refinement of techniques for retrograde p ...
... demonstration by his colleague Floyd Loop, MD, of the superiority of the internal thoracic artery over the left anterior descending coronary artery as a bypass graft in CABG. • Innovations in aortic surgery in the 1980s and 1990s, including introduction and refinement of techniques for retrograde p ...
Wilson hypnotics 2007
... thoughts and behaviours in insomnia. Evidence for a conditioning element is provided by the fact that many patients sleep well in a new environment that is not associated in their experience with poor sleep, such as when on holiday or in hospital. Patients with long-term insomnia have often been ta ...
... thoughts and behaviours in insomnia. Evidence for a conditioning element is provided by the fact that many patients sleep well in a new environment that is not associated in their experience with poor sleep, such as when on holiday or in hospital. Patients with long-term insomnia have often been ta ...
Recurrent Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia Induced by Commotio
... tions of TH: cardiac dysrhythmias, sepsis, coagulopathy.[18] ...
... tions of TH: cardiac dysrhythmias, sepsis, coagulopathy.[18] ...
SERIES ‘‘PULMONARY HYPERTENSION: BASIC CONCEPTS FOR PRACTICAL MANAGEMENT’’
... response to treatment. The present article details the more important biomarkers, their potential applications and the evidence supporting their use. KEYWORDS: Asymmetric dimethylarginine, biomarkers, endothelin, natriuretic peptide, pulmonary hypertension ulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a r ...
... response to treatment. The present article details the more important biomarkers, their potential applications and the evidence supporting their use. KEYWORDS: Asymmetric dimethylarginine, biomarkers, endothelin, natriuretic peptide, pulmonary hypertension ulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a r ...
hypertensive disorder of pregnancy
... CBC with platelet count, LDH, AST, ALT, KFT every other day or more frequent Inquire in each contact about fetal movements, development of scotoma, headache, epigastric pain. ...
... CBC with platelet count, LDH, AST, ALT, KFT every other day or more frequent Inquire in each contact about fetal movements, development of scotoma, headache, epigastric pain. ...
Tonsillitis
... Peritonsillar Abscess or Quinsy • It is a collection of pus between fibrous capsule of the tonsil usually at its upper pole and the superior constrictor muscle of ...
... Peritonsillar Abscess or Quinsy • It is a collection of pus between fibrous capsule of the tonsil usually at its upper pole and the superior constrictor muscle of ...
N107 Nursing Care of Clients with Alterations in Nutrition and
... If you identify a mass, first distinguish it from a absent bowel sound; prior to obstruction may be normally palpable structure or enlarged organ. Then hyperperistaltic, distal not) note its: Sites to auscultate for bruits (if pulsation is noted in other ...
... If you identify a mass, first distinguish it from a absent bowel sound; prior to obstruction may be normally palpable structure or enlarged organ. Then hyperperistaltic, distal not) note its: Sites to auscultate for bruits (if pulsation is noted in other ...
Erectile Dysfunction Guideline for the Investigation and Management of
... Sexual History A sexual history is the most important component of diagnosis. Some physicians may find it useful to use a sexual health questionnaire (see Appendix) and to involve the partner as this will not only confirm the problem but also may reveal other causes of sexual dysfunction. Focused Ph ...
... Sexual History A sexual history is the most important component of diagnosis. Some physicians may find it useful to use a sexual health questionnaire (see Appendix) and to involve the partner as this will not only confirm the problem but also may reveal other causes of sexual dysfunction. Focused Ph ...
Atrial Fibrillation - Calgary Emergency Medicine
... • Persistent - will not self-terminate / can cardiovert to sinus rhythm ...
... • Persistent - will not self-terminate / can cardiovert to sinus rhythm ...
Acute Surgical The Basics
... cholangitis, as this form of biliary tract disease can become fulminant if it is not treated appropriately. Charcot’s triad of right upper quadrant pain, fever, and jaundice is classically described in cholangitis and can progress to Reynolds’ pentad with the addition of mental status changes and sh ...
... cholangitis, as this form of biliary tract disease can become fulminant if it is not treated appropriately. Charcot’s triad of right upper quadrant pain, fever, and jaundice is classically described in cholangitis and can progress to Reynolds’ pentad with the addition of mental status changes and sh ...
CHF: Standard Drug Therapy
... day (od) was effective for attenuating left ventricular remodelling; †Not available in Canada. ACE Angiotensin-converting enzyme; ARB Angiotensin receptor blocker; bid Twice a day; CR/XL Controlled release/extended release; tid Three times a day Excerpted from Arnold, J.M.O., Liu, P., Demers, C. et ...
... day (od) was effective for attenuating left ventricular remodelling; †Not available in Canada. ACE Angiotensin-converting enzyme; ARB Angiotensin receptor blocker; bid Twice a day; CR/XL Controlled release/extended release; tid Three times a day Excerpted from Arnold, J.M.O., Liu, P., Demers, C. et ...
Causes and outcomes of acute chest syndrome in sickle cell disease.
... Major surgery Neurologic disease Sleep apnea Red-cell antibodies Aseptic necrosis or fracture Asthma Smoking Renal disease or urinary tract infection Chronic transfusion therapy Cardiac disease Chronic lung disease Pulmonary edema Clubbing Deep-vein thrombosis Tuberculosis Reason for current admissi ...
... Major surgery Neurologic disease Sleep apnea Red-cell antibodies Aseptic necrosis or fracture Asthma Smoking Renal disease or urinary tract infection Chronic transfusion therapy Cardiac disease Chronic lung disease Pulmonary edema Clubbing Deep-vein thrombosis Tuberculosis Reason for current admissi ...
Treatment of Tetralogy of Fallot Hypoxic Spell With
... has high lipophilicity, which allows it to pass the nasal respiratory epithelium by the transcellular route and rapidly achieve maximum plasma concentrations within 7 to 15 minutes, as well as readily cross from the plasma to the CNS through the blood-brain barrier.12–14 The time to onset of clinica ...
... has high lipophilicity, which allows it to pass the nasal respiratory epithelium by the transcellular route and rapidly achieve maximum plasma concentrations within 7 to 15 minutes, as well as readily cross from the plasma to the CNS through the blood-brain barrier.12–14 The time to onset of clinica ...