Management of Advanced Heart Failure in Elderly
... Packer M, Coats AJ, Fowler MB, et al. Effect of carvedilol on survival in severe chronic heart failure. N Engl J Med. 2001;344:1651-1658. Doval HC, Nul DR, Grancelli HO, Perrone SV, Bortman GR, Curiel R. Randomised trial of low-dose amiodarone in severe congestive heart failure. Grupo de Estudio de ...
... Packer M, Coats AJ, Fowler MB, et al. Effect of carvedilol on survival in severe chronic heart failure. N Engl J Med. 2001;344:1651-1658. Doval HC, Nul DR, Grancelli HO, Perrone SV, Bortman GR, Curiel R. Randomised trial of low-dose amiodarone in severe congestive heart failure. Grupo de Estudio de ...
UNIFOUR PAIN TREATMENT PHYSICIANS PATIENT DATA FORM
... ( ) yes ( ) no If yes, please specify: _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Do any members of your immediate family have a chronic pain ...
... ( ) yes ( ) no If yes, please specify: _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Do any members of your immediate family have a chronic pain ...
Untitled - Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia
... women and in women capable of becoming pregnant. When there is no alternative, females of childbearing potential may be treated with lenalidomide, provided that adequate precautions Interaction Erythropoietic agents, other agents associated with increased risk of thrombosis (eg. Hormone replacement ...
... women and in women capable of becoming pregnant. When there is no alternative, females of childbearing potential may be treated with lenalidomide, provided that adequate precautions Interaction Erythropoietic agents, other agents associated with increased risk of thrombosis (eg. Hormone replacement ...
Case Study - English
... GLIDESHEATH Introducer Sheath and had to use a 10 Fr sheath when not using a guidewire to advance the catheter into the left atrium, which is in agreement with the manufacturer’s Instructions for Use. By using serial dilation of the femoral vein, we found a 10 Fr sheath advanced very easily. We did ...
... GLIDESHEATH Introducer Sheath and had to use a 10 Fr sheath when not using a guidewire to advance the catheter into the left atrium, which is in agreement with the manufacturer’s Instructions for Use. By using serial dilation of the femoral vein, we found a 10 Fr sheath advanced very easily. We did ...
mitral valve prolapse - The Podiatry Institute
... be associated with a murmur. The murmur, if present, is an indication of mitral valve regurgitation and usually begins in mid to late systole and continues up to the second cardiac sound. Occasionally, a pansystolic murmur which corresponds to more severe regurgitation will be auscultated. \7ith mit ...
... be associated with a murmur. The murmur, if present, is an indication of mitral valve regurgitation and usually begins in mid to late systole and continues up to the second cardiac sound. Occasionally, a pansystolic murmur which corresponds to more severe regurgitation will be auscultated. \7ith mit ...
Crisis Management in Hospice Patients
... Q6-8H as needed to maintain even breathing • Lorazepam (Ativan®) 0.5-2mg PO hourly until settled, then Q4-6H as needed to maintain even breathing; depending on the magnitude of your patient’s crisis, consider 0.025mg/kg IV ...
... Q6-8H as needed to maintain even breathing • Lorazepam (Ativan®) 0.5-2mg PO hourly until settled, then Q4-6H as needed to maintain even breathing; depending on the magnitude of your patient’s crisis, consider 0.025mg/kg IV ...
Circulation 2014
... on a healthy nonstudy participant for the purpose of site certification. Echocardiography required the following views: parasternal longaxis, parasternal short-axis, apical 4-chamber, apical 5-chamber, apical 2-chamber, apical long-axis (3-chamber), and subcostal. To achieve reproducibility during i ...
... on a healthy nonstudy participant for the purpose of site certification. Echocardiography required the following views: parasternal longaxis, parasternal short-axis, apical 4-chamber, apical 5-chamber, apical 2-chamber, apical long-axis (3-chamber), and subcostal. To achieve reproducibility during i ...
Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease (AIED)
... Thanks to VEDA, vestibular disorders are becoming recognized for their impacts on lives and our economy. We see new diagnostic tools and research studies, more accessible treatments, and a growing respect for how life-changing vestibular disorders can be. VEDA provides tools to help people have a be ...
... Thanks to VEDA, vestibular disorders are becoming recognized for their impacts on lives and our economy. We see new diagnostic tools and research studies, more accessible treatments, and a growing respect for how life-changing vestibular disorders can be. VEDA provides tools to help people have a be ...
Medication List Rev 6/28/16 File
... o Elevates mood. Treats bed wetting, manages chronic neuropathic (nerve) pain, manages obsessive compulsive disorders, weight loss & insomnia Celexa (citalopram), Lexapro (escitalopram), Wellbutrin (bupropion) Antidiabetics (A&P Endocrine) (Med-Surg I Endocrine) o Used to treat Diabetes Mellitus b ...
... o Elevates mood. Treats bed wetting, manages chronic neuropathic (nerve) pain, manages obsessive compulsive disorders, weight loss & insomnia Celexa (citalopram), Lexapro (escitalopram), Wellbutrin (bupropion) Antidiabetics (A&P Endocrine) (Med-Surg I Endocrine) o Used to treat Diabetes Mellitus b ...
Emergency Protocols
... Pharyngeal edema and upper airway obstruction can occur and persist after the administration of epinephrine. Endotracheal intubation or tracheotomy may be necessary to secure an airway. If shock continues, the patient should be placed in a slight Trendelenburg position to provide circulatory support ...
... Pharyngeal edema and upper airway obstruction can occur and persist after the administration of epinephrine. Endotracheal intubation or tracheotomy may be necessary to secure an airway. If shock continues, the patient should be placed in a slight Trendelenburg position to provide circulatory support ...
S Naidoo (Deliberate Self Harm in the ICU)
... Toxin induced muscle paralysis In anticipation of organ donation ...
... Toxin induced muscle paralysis In anticipation of organ donation ...
Adjusting Your Diuretic Dose
... How to Adjust Your Diuretic Dose Congestive heart failure is not a static (unchanging) condition. Heart failure may deteriorate for a variety of reasons. For instance: excessive salt or fluid intake, intercurrent illness such as flu or pneumonia, cardiac arrhythmias, anemia, medications which cause ...
... How to Adjust Your Diuretic Dose Congestive heart failure is not a static (unchanging) condition. Heart failure may deteriorate for a variety of reasons. For instance: excessive salt or fluid intake, intercurrent illness such as flu or pneumonia, cardiac arrhythmias, anemia, medications which cause ...
cardiac arrest pea - pedi
... - consider intraosseous cannulation only if indicated, intraosseous route is approved for use by regional EMS medical director, and the EMS is certified in intraosseous cannulation and infusion protocol 8. Administer epinephrine. Repeat every 3-5 minutes prn. 9. Consider possible causes. If a partic ...
... - consider intraosseous cannulation only if indicated, intraosseous route is approved for use by regional EMS medical director, and the EMS is certified in intraosseous cannulation and infusion protocol 8. Administer epinephrine. Repeat every 3-5 minutes prn. 9. Consider possible causes. If a partic ...
COPD - Tulane University
... 3. Anthonisen NR, Connett JE, Kiley JP, et al. Effects of smoking intervention and the use of an inhaled bronchodilator on the rate of decline in FEV1: the Lung Health Study. JAMA. 1994;272:1497-1505. 4. Kanner RE. Early intervention in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a review of the Lung Hea ...
... 3. Anthonisen NR, Connett JE, Kiley JP, et al. Effects of smoking intervention and the use of an inhaled bronchodilator on the rate of decline in FEV1: the Lung Health Study. JAMA. 1994;272:1497-1505. 4. Kanner RE. Early intervention in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a review of the Lung Hea ...
Figure 1: Recurrent biliary-like pain: gallbladder in place
... enzymes, conjugated bilirubin, and amylase/lipase. Supportive criteria are: associated nausea and vomiting, pain radiating to the back and/or subscapular region, and pain awakening the patient from sleep. However, it is important to note that an abnormal test does not exclude another overlapping f ...
... enzymes, conjugated bilirubin, and amylase/lipase. Supportive criteria are: associated nausea and vomiting, pain radiating to the back and/or subscapular region, and pain awakening the patient from sleep. However, it is important to note that an abnormal test does not exclude another overlapping f ...
Revision Review Region X SOP`s March 1, 2007
... Epinephrine followed by Benadryl – Epinephrine is life saving – Effects are immediate to vasoconstrict blood vessels to support circulation – Benadryl slowly stops progression of the allergic response - stops release of histamines ...
... Epinephrine followed by Benadryl – Epinephrine is life saving – Effects are immediate to vasoconstrict blood vessels to support circulation – Benadryl slowly stops progression of the allergic response - stops release of histamines ...
Atrial Fibrillation 2016. AF prevalence is around 1.6%, although in
... transoesophageal echo as guidance without prolonged anticoagulation (can check that there is no thrombus in the heart) 2. Drug treatment. This should be a cardiologist’s decision to maintain sinus rhythm after cardioversion. 1st line – standard beta blocker (not sotalol), then Dronedarone (a seconda ...
... transoesophageal echo as guidance without prolonged anticoagulation (can check that there is no thrombus in the heart) 2. Drug treatment. This should be a cardiologist’s decision to maintain sinus rhythm after cardioversion. 1st line – standard beta blocker (not sotalol), then Dronedarone (a seconda ...
Pre-Heart Transplant Workbook
... Any changes in your current health status or other changes in your health condition e.g. the diagnosis of any new diseases, plans for major surgery, hospitalizations Any plans for out-of-town trips, call us ahead of time and let us know how to reach you ...
... Any changes in your current health status or other changes in your health condition e.g. the diagnosis of any new diseases, plans for major surgery, hospitalizations Any plans for out-of-town trips, call us ahead of time and let us know how to reach you ...
INTRODUCTION Respiratory dysfunction has been recog
... with PD may be due to abnormal activity of intercostal muscles resulting directly from their state of rigidity, from an abnormal afferent discharge pattern or from dyskinesia. Patients with PD typically demonstrate slowness in initiating and performing movement as well as reduced excursion of moveme ...
... with PD may be due to abnormal activity of intercostal muscles resulting directly from their state of rigidity, from an abnormal afferent discharge pattern or from dyskinesia. Patients with PD typically demonstrate slowness in initiating and performing movement as well as reduced excursion of moveme ...
Pharmacology for the EMT
... You’re caring for a 75-year-old patient with a probable stroke. He is not short of breath and SpO2 is 97%. Oxygen: a) Should be given but no more than 4 LPM b) Should never be given to stroke patients c) Should be given by NRB mask to all stroke ...
... You’re caring for a 75-year-old patient with a probable stroke. He is not short of breath and SpO2 is 97%. Oxygen: a) Should be given but no more than 4 LPM b) Should never be given to stroke patients c) Should be given by NRB mask to all stroke ...
Heart Failure 2016: see you in Florence
... poor sleep that make it difficult for them to participate in self-care. Recognising this has contributed to a robust, worldwide effort to promote patient self-care in spite of these issues. Clinicians now realise that patients may have difficulty remembering to take their medications and may not be ...
... poor sleep that make it difficult for them to participate in self-care. Recognising this has contributed to a robust, worldwide effort to promote patient self-care in spite of these issues. Clinicians now realise that patients may have difficulty remembering to take their medications and may not be ...