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... involves direct patient care/procedures. Friday/Saturday call is acceptable if on CCU/CTU/Consults rotations, as long as a total of 7 calls occur per month (PARIM rules). No changes will be made by the Chief Resident to accommodate HMO call. HMO call should not be organized prior to the Cardiology S ...
... involves direct patient care/procedures. Friday/Saturday call is acceptable if on CCU/CTU/Consults rotations, as long as a total of 7 calls occur per month (PARIM rules). No changes will be made by the Chief Resident to accommodate HMO call. HMO call should not be organized prior to the Cardiology S ...
COPD - LA Care Health Plan
... Evidence based guidelines now recommend spirometry for patients with suspected COPD to confirm the diagnosis, as well as for patients with an established diagnosis to monitor disease progression and effectiveness of therapy. This toolkit offers clinical guidelines and patient education materials to ...
... Evidence based guidelines now recommend spirometry for patients with suspected COPD to confirm the diagnosis, as well as for patients with an established diagnosis to monitor disease progression and effectiveness of therapy. This toolkit offers clinical guidelines and patient education materials to ...
Atenolol Tablets Atenolol Accord 25 mg tablets
... Atenolol is a selective beta-1-adrenergic blocking agent, without intrinsic sympathomimetic of membrane stabilising characteristics. Clinical effects are reached fast and will maintain at least 24 hours after the intake of atenolol. Therefore both Atenolol 50 and Atenolol 100 can be taken once daily ...
... Atenolol is a selective beta-1-adrenergic blocking agent, without intrinsic sympathomimetic of membrane stabilising characteristics. Clinical effects are reached fast and will maintain at least 24 hours after the intake of atenolol. Therefore both Atenolol 50 and Atenolol 100 can be taken once daily ...
Nephrology and Hypertension:Question I
... A 59-year-old white male computer analyst is referred for evaluation of hypertension (185/95 mm Hg) discovered during a blood pressure screening at his workplace. The patient states that he is well and has not seen a physician in many years. He describes himself as “a fitness freak, as he is an acti ...
... A 59-year-old white male computer analyst is referred for evaluation of hypertension (185/95 mm Hg) discovered during a blood pressure screening at his workplace. The patient states that he is well and has not seen a physician in many years. He describes himself as “a fitness freak, as he is an acti ...
NASPE Policy Statement on Catheter Ablation
... range of 250 to 300 seconds. Higher levels of anticoagulation (ACT > 300 sec) are often used during procedures that are associated with the highest risk of thromboembolic complications (i.e., use of a basket catheter, focal pulmonary vein isolation, or linear lesions in the left atrium for atrial fi ...
... range of 250 to 300 seconds. Higher levels of anticoagulation (ACT > 300 sec) are often used during procedures that are associated with the highest risk of thromboembolic complications (i.e., use of a basket catheter, focal pulmonary vein isolation, or linear lesions in the left atrium for atrial fi ...
Lupus Talk
... Prescription pain pills can cause many problems. A regimen should be designed to focus on easing the pain, promoting healing and the protection from over-dosing. There are many ways to control pain that may be able to help with headaches, nerve pain, backaches, arthritis or muscle and tendon pain. H ...
... Prescription pain pills can cause many problems. A regimen should be designed to focus on easing the pain, promoting healing and the protection from over-dosing. There are many ways to control pain that may be able to help with headaches, nerve pain, backaches, arthritis or muscle and tendon pain. H ...
Thesis - KI Open Archive
... Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is defined as a sudden decrease in renal filtration function. It is common among critically ill patients and patients undergoing major surgery, especially cardiac surgery. AKI is defined by either an elevated serum creatinine (SCr) concentration or a decrease in ...
... Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is defined as a sudden decrease in renal filtration function. It is common among critically ill patients and patients undergoing major surgery, especially cardiac surgery. AKI is defined by either an elevated serum creatinine (SCr) concentration or a decrease in ...
ACC/AHA Guidelines for the Management of Patients With
... and tables included in this executive summary represent a succinct summary of the more extensive evidence base, critical evaluation, tables, and references that are included in the full-text document. Readers are strongly encouraged to refer to this source document to gain full access to the 65 tabl ...
... and tables included in this executive summary represent a succinct summary of the more extensive evidence base, critical evaluation, tables, and references that are included in the full-text document. Readers are strongly encouraged to refer to this source document to gain full access to the 65 tabl ...
Morphine Sulfate Extended-Release Tablets
... and 400 mg or more for the 200 mg tablet. Care should be taken in the prescribing of these tablet strengths. Patients should be instructed against use by individuals other than the patient for whom it was prescribed, as such inappropriate use may have severe medical consequences, including death. Mi ...
... and 400 mg or more for the 200 mg tablet. Care should be taken in the prescribing of these tablet strengths. Patients should be instructed against use by individuals other than the patient for whom it was prescribed, as such inappropriate use may have severe medical consequences, including death. Mi ...
WHO Manual of Diagnostic Imaging: Radiographic Anatomy and
... image quality. • The response of the film/screen combination to radiation exposure is not linear throughout the range of exposures. There is an approximate linear portion in the mid exposure range but very non-linear response at each end of the spectrum. • As the range of tissue densities in the c ...
... image quality. • The response of the film/screen combination to radiation exposure is not linear throughout the range of exposures. There is an approximate linear portion in the mid exposure range but very non-linear response at each end of the spectrum. • As the range of tissue densities in the c ...
Guideline - Heart Foundation
... artery disease), through to patients with structural heart disease but without symptoms of HF (Stage B, e.g. patients with LV hypertrophy or prior myocardial infarction), to patients with symptoms of HF (Stage C) and end-stage HF (Stage D). In this classification, patients with the clinical syndrome ...
... artery disease), through to patients with structural heart disease but without symptoms of HF (Stage B, e.g. patients with LV hypertrophy or prior myocardial infarction), to patients with symptoms of HF (Stage C) and end-stage HF (Stage D). In this classification, patients with the clinical syndrome ...
ACC/AHA Guideline Update on Perioperative Cardiovascular
... The tables and algorithms provide quick references for decision making. The overriding theme of this document is that intervention is rarely necessary simply to lower the risk of surgery unless such intervention is indicated irrespective of the preoperative context. The purpose of preoperative evalu ...
... The tables and algorithms provide quick references for decision making. The overriding theme of this document is that intervention is rarely necessary simply to lower the risk of surgery unless such intervention is indicated irrespective of the preoperative context. The purpose of preoperative evalu ...
ACC/AHA Guideline Update on Perioperative Cardiovascular
... The tables and algorithms provide quick references for decision making. The overriding theme of this document is that intervention is rarely necessary simply to lower the risk of surgery unless such intervention is indicated irrespective of the preoperative context. The purpose of preoperative evalu ...
... The tables and algorithms provide quick references for decision making. The overriding theme of this document is that intervention is rarely necessary simply to lower the risk of surgery unless such intervention is indicated irrespective of the preoperative context. The purpose of preoperative evalu ...
7th Brazilian Guideline of Arterial Hypertension Arq Bras Cardiol
... Arterial hypertension and cardiovascular disease in Brazil ...........................................................................page 1 Prevalence of arterial hypertension ..............................................................................................................page 1 Knowle ...
... Arterial hypertension and cardiovascular disease in Brazil ...........................................................................page 1 Prevalence of arterial hypertension ..............................................................................................................page 1 Knowle ...
Imaging findings in diagnosis of mesenteric ischemia
... between the middle and left colic arterial perfusion zones. ‘Sudeck’ spoint’ is an anatomic location in the IMA vascular territory between the last sigmoid colonic branch and the superior hemorrhoidal artery, which can be an important surgical landmark when considering sigmoid resection. Although th ...
... between the middle and left colic arterial perfusion zones. ‘Sudeck’ spoint’ is an anatomic location in the IMA vascular territory between the last sigmoid colonic branch and the superior hemorrhoidal artery, which can be an important surgical landmark when considering sigmoid resection. Although th ...
Neuroanatomy through Clinical Cases, Second Edition
... Spinothalamic Tract and Other Anterolateral Pathways 280 Somatosensory Cortex 282 Central Modulation of Pain 282 ...
... Spinothalamic Tract and Other Anterolateral Pathways 280 Somatosensory Cortex 282 Central Modulation of Pain 282 ...
Natural Ways to Eliminate Restless Leg Syndrome
... The Science Behind Restless Legs Syndrome ..................................................... 7 Study #3 RLS .................................................................................................... 8 Study #4 – Research on Men with Restless Legs Syndrome ............................ ...
... The Science Behind Restless Legs Syndrome ..................................................... 7 Study #3 RLS .................................................................................................... 8 Study #4 – Research on Men with Restless Legs Syndrome ............................ ...
Introduction to the STIMPOD NMS460
... It has become apparent that using different current waveforms and procedures that produce electrical stimulation on the body have beneficial and different effects on various conditions and symptoms. Various currents waveforms will now be described with both their efficacy and their LIMITATIONS that ...
... It has become apparent that using different current waveforms and procedures that produce electrical stimulation on the body have beneficial and different effects on various conditions and symptoms. Various currents waveforms will now be described with both their efficacy and their LIMITATIONS that ...
Our core curriculum is divided into categories with goals and
... and injury in emergency department patients. This level of knowledge or skill is required to manage clinical problems that: a) pose significant risks to patients' health or well-being, b) require prompt diagnosis and/or management in the emergency department to insure optimal outcome, and c) are typ ...
... and injury in emergency department patients. This level of knowledge or skill is required to manage clinical problems that: a) pose significant risks to patients' health or well-being, b) require prompt diagnosis and/or management in the emergency department to insure optimal outcome, and c) are typ ...
Accuracy of the physical examination in evaluating pleural effusion
... This method consists of tapping lightly the manubrium sterni with the distal phalanx of the index or middle finger while listening over the posterior chest wall with a stethoscope (FIGURE 4). The patient must be in the sitting or standing position with the arms resting at the sides or on the thighs. ...
... This method consists of tapping lightly the manubrium sterni with the distal phalanx of the index or middle finger while listening over the posterior chest wall with a stethoscope (FIGURE 4). The patient must be in the sitting or standing position with the arms resting at the sides or on the thighs. ...
Caring for the Patient With Cancer at Families
... We have a lot more information on cancer, cancer treatment, and side effects that may be helpful to you. You can get it from your local American Cancer Society office, on our website at www.cancer.org, or by calling us anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345. Trade names are used in this guide beca ...
... We have a lot more information on cancer, cancer treatment, and side effects that may be helpful to you. You can get it from your local American Cancer Society office, on our website at www.cancer.org, or by calling us anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345. Trade names are used in this guide beca ...
Physiological Approach to Assessment of Acid–Base
... donors and bases as hydrogen-ion acceptors. The carbonic acid–bicarbonate system is important in maintaining homeostatic control. In the physiological approach, a primary change in the partial pressure of carbon dioxide (Pco2) causes a secondary “adaptive” response in the bicarbonate concentration a ...
... donors and bases as hydrogen-ion acceptors. The carbonic acid–bicarbonate system is important in maintaining homeostatic control. In the physiological approach, a primary change in the partial pressure of carbon dioxide (Pco2) causes a secondary “adaptive” response in the bicarbonate concentration a ...
Physiological Approach to Assessment of Acid–Base Disturbances
... Chronic: [HCO3−] is decreased by 4–5 mmol/liter for each Paco2 decrease of 10 mm Hg below 40 mm Hg Complete secondary adaptive response in 2–5 days Superimposed metabolic alkalosis or acidosis may be diagnosed if the calcu lated [HCO3−] is greater or less than predicted * Reference values for arter ...
... Chronic: [HCO3−] is decreased by 4–5 mmol/liter for each Paco2 decrease of 10 mm Hg below 40 mm Hg Complete secondary adaptive response in 2–5 days Superimposed metabolic alkalosis or acidosis may be diagnosed if the calcu lated [HCO3−] is greater or less than predicted * Reference values for arter ...
- White Rose eTheses Online
... compared to control subjects (12%; p=0.02). The effect of racial background on the prevalence of OSAHS is under debate. Difference in age of presentation and anatomical risk factors in different racial group suggests the possibility of genetics as a predisposing factor for sleep apnoea. Ancoli-Isrea ...
... compared to control subjects (12%; p=0.02). The effect of racial background on the prevalence of OSAHS is under debate. Difference in age of presentation and anatomical risk factors in different racial group suggests the possibility of genetics as a predisposing factor for sleep apnoea. Ancoli-Isrea ...
To the Cardiac Surgery Patient
... Your doctor has informed you that you will be having your cardiac surgery at St. Paul’s Hospital. Cardiac surgery offers you a treatment for your heart condition and an opportunity for returning to your old activities and pursuing new activities with renewed energy and health. All members of the car ...
... Your doctor has informed you that you will be having your cardiac surgery at St. Paul’s Hospital. Cardiac surgery offers you a treatment for your heart condition and an opportunity for returning to your old activities and pursuing new activities with renewed energy and health. All members of the car ...