Paediatric Emergencies in the Recovery Room
... Neonate - Infant during first 28 days of life Infant - 1st year of life (including neonate) Toddler 1-3yrs Preschooler 4-5yrs School Age 6 – 12yrs Adolescent > 13yrs ...
... Neonate - Infant during first 28 days of life Infant - 1st year of life (including neonate) Toddler 1-3yrs Preschooler 4-5yrs School Age 6 – 12yrs Adolescent > 13yrs ...
Anemia LECTURE IN INTERNAL MEDICINE FOR IV COURSE
... • Respiratory stimulants such as doxapram are rarely used, and if the respiratory failure resulted from an overdose of sedative drugs such as opioids or benzodiazepines, then the appropriate antidote (naloxone or flumazenil, respectively) will be given • There is tentative evidence that in those wit ...
... • Respiratory stimulants such as doxapram are rarely used, and if the respiratory failure resulted from an overdose of sedative drugs such as opioids or benzodiazepines, then the appropriate antidote (naloxone or flumazenil, respectively) will be given • There is tentative evidence that in those wit ...
Monitoring anesthetic depth
... The device is usually placed between the expiratory limb of an anesthetic machine and the anesthetic breathing hose. Alternatively, a respirometer connected to a face mask may be used to assess ventilation efficiency in a non-intubated anesthetized patient, although the accuracy is reduced due to ai ...
... The device is usually placed between the expiratory limb of an anesthetic machine and the anesthetic breathing hose. Alternatively, a respirometer connected to a face mask may be used to assess ventilation efficiency in a non-intubated anesthetized patient, although the accuracy is reduced due to ai ...
CVS and ICU Management - HLHS and Single Ventricle Physiology
... inspired oxygen concentration to avoid a high pulmonary to systemic blood flow and high systemic arterial saturations. This situation cannot, however, be sustained indefinitely as there will be a progressive deterioration in pulmonary function with increasing pulmonary oedema with time. These patien ...
... inspired oxygen concentration to avoid a high pulmonary to systemic blood flow and high systemic arterial saturations. This situation cannot, however, be sustained indefinitely as there will be a progressive deterioration in pulmonary function with increasing pulmonary oedema with time. These patien ...
How to save a life during a clinic visit for... by modifying cardiovascular risk factors
... (Table 1), because in patients with heart failure, the NYHA class is a strong and independent predictor of mortality.30 A vascular disorder may manifest as limb pain, edema, skin discoloration, peripheral ulcerations or claudication (a cramping pain in the legs brought on by exertion and relieved by ...
... (Table 1), because in patients with heart failure, the NYHA class is a strong and independent predictor of mortality.30 A vascular disorder may manifest as limb pain, edema, skin discoloration, peripheral ulcerations or claudication (a cramping pain in the legs brought on by exertion and relieved by ...
Peripheral Nerve Block for Pain Control after Surgery: In the Hospital
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... © 2012 Intermountain Healthcare. All rights reserved. The content presented here is for your information only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, and it should not be used to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease. Please consult your healthcare provider if you have any q ...
All Patients Undergoing Infertility Investigation Should
... • The outcomes of IVF conceived offspring • What can the GP do to ensure the patient receives ...
... • The outcomes of IVF conceived offspring • What can the GP do to ensure the patient receives ...
Lay terminology - Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
... blood vessels in the groin and into the heart that uses highlighting fluid to look at the blood vessels in the heart ...
... blood vessels in the groin and into the heart that uses highlighting fluid to look at the blood vessels in the heart ...
Medical Emergencies
... Actions the PTA should take • If the patient has an inhaler have them use it. • Keep the patient calm. • Have the patient sit up or lean back in a semi-reclining position, whichever is the most comfortable. Do not let the person lie flat; it can make breathing even more difficult. • If symptoms do ...
... Actions the PTA should take • If the patient has an inhaler have them use it. • Keep the patient calm. • Have the patient sit up or lean back in a semi-reclining position, whichever is the most comfortable. Do not let the person lie flat; it can make breathing even more difficult. • If symptoms do ...
Renal Failure and Treatment
... Metabolic waste products and excessive electrolytes diffuse into dialysate while it remains in abdomen Fluid removal controlled by glucose (dextrose) concentration in dialysate (acts as “osmotic” agent) Excess fluid/solutes removed- gradual/constant Fluid drained by gravity into sterile bag a ...
... Metabolic waste products and excessive electrolytes diffuse into dialysate while it remains in abdomen Fluid removal controlled by glucose (dextrose) concentration in dialysate (acts as “osmotic” agent) Excess fluid/solutes removed- gradual/constant Fluid drained by gravity into sterile bag a ...
An Integrative Approach to Depression Handouts
... Major Depressive Disorder. In addition to feeling “down” as in dysthymia, other characteristics may include excessive feelings of guilt and suicidal ideation, as well as various physical symptoms like loss of hunger and fatigue. It can be mild, moderate, or severe. Dysthymia = This reflects mild con ...
... Major Depressive Disorder. In addition to feeling “down” as in dysthymia, other characteristics may include excessive feelings of guilt and suicidal ideation, as well as various physical symptoms like loss of hunger and fatigue. It can be mild, moderate, or severe. Dysthymia = This reflects mild con ...
Step 1: Data Analytics
... A 68-year-old gentleman is admitted with hypertension, heart disease, acute on chronic CHF, and stage 4 renal disease. The physician documents that the heart disease is associated with the hypertension. Code shows hypertension, heart disease, CHF, and stage 4 renal disease all combined in one code ...
... A 68-year-old gentleman is admitted with hypertension, heart disease, acute on chronic CHF, and stage 4 renal disease. The physician documents that the heart disease is associated with the hypertension. Code shows hypertension, heart disease, CHF, and stage 4 renal disease all combined in one code ...
ACLS Study Guide
... may defer insertion of an advanced airway Healthcare providers should make the decision to place an advanced airway during the ACLS Survey. Advanced airway equipment includes the laryngeal mask airway, the laryngeal tube, the esophageal-tracheal tube and the ET tube. If it is within your scope of pr ...
... may defer insertion of an advanced airway Healthcare providers should make the decision to place an advanced airway during the ACLS Survey. Advanced airway equipment includes the laryngeal mask airway, the laryngeal tube, the esophageal-tracheal tube and the ET tube. If it is within your scope of pr ...
ACLS Study Guide
... may defer insertion of an advanced airway Healthcare providers should make the decision to place an advanced airway during the ACLS Survey. Advanced airway equipment includes the laryngeal mask airway, the laryngeal tube, the esophageal-tracheal tube and the ET tube. If it is within your scope of pr ...
... may defer insertion of an advanced airway Healthcare providers should make the decision to place an advanced airway during the ACLS Survey. Advanced airway equipment includes the laryngeal mask airway, the laryngeal tube, the esophageal-tracheal tube and the ET tube. If it is within your scope of pr ...
Heart failure in frail, older patients: We can do `MORE`
... Dyspnea on exertion is one of the earliest and most prominent symptoms. The usual question asked of patients to elicit whether this key manifestation is present is, “Do you get short of breath after walking a block?” However, this question may not be appropriate for a frail elderly person whose ac ...
... Dyspnea on exertion is one of the earliest and most prominent symptoms. The usual question asked of patients to elicit whether this key manifestation is present is, “Do you get short of breath after walking a block?” However, this question may not be appropriate for a frail elderly person whose ac ...
english terms
... antagonist: a substance that blocks or reverses the effects of the agonist by occupying the receptor site without producing the drug effect balanced analgesia: using more than one form of analgesia concurrently to obtain more pain relief with fewer side effects breakthrough pain: a sudden and temp ...
... antagonist: a substance that blocks or reverses the effects of the agonist by occupying the receptor site without producing the drug effect balanced analgesia: using more than one form of analgesia concurrently to obtain more pain relief with fewer side effects breakthrough pain: a sudden and temp ...
data collection field
... 4. Unable to carry out any physical activity without discomfort or cardiac symptoms at rest (NYHA Class IV) 99. No documentation of functional status Are any of the following documented in the outpatient or inpatient record? Indicate all that apply: 1. Dementia 2. Metastatic or end stage malignancy ...
... 4. Unable to carry out any physical activity without discomfort or cardiac symptoms at rest (NYHA Class IV) 99. No documentation of functional status Are any of the following documented in the outpatient or inpatient record? Indicate all that apply: 1. Dementia 2. Metastatic or end stage malignancy ...
Hypothermia, Frostbite and heat illness
... Initial shock converts briefly to sinus then pt becomes asystolic Continue CPR for 30 minutes with no ROS When do you stop? ...
... Initial shock converts briefly to sinus then pt becomes asystolic Continue CPR for 30 minutes with no ROS When do you stop? ...
The Written Summary of the EM:RAP Monthly Audio Program
... glycopyrrolate and use the endoscope through either the mouth or nose to pass the endotracheal tube through the difficult anatomy into the trachea. This a great option in the difficult airway such as ...
... glycopyrrolate and use the endoscope through either the mouth or nose to pass the endotracheal tube through the difficult anatomy into the trachea. This a great option in the difficult airway such as ...
Electrotherapy in emergency states
... unstable tachyarrhythmias associated with an organized QRS complex and a perfusing rhythm (pulses). The unstable patient demonstrates signs of poor perfusion, including altered mental status, ongoing chest pain, hypotension, or other signs of shock (eg, pulmonary edema). Synchronized cardioversi ...
... unstable tachyarrhythmias associated with an organized QRS complex and a perfusing rhythm (pulses). The unstable patient demonstrates signs of poor perfusion, including altered mental status, ongoing chest pain, hypotension, or other signs of shock (eg, pulmonary edema). Synchronized cardioversi ...
Clinical Protocol Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Clinical Protocol
... Consider a soluble fibre (psyllium) as first line therapy in patients with IBS-C, possibly adding an osmotic laxative, with a trial of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors as second line therapy In patients with bloating or IBS-D as the predominant symptom consider the use of a probiotic (such as ...
... Consider a soluble fibre (psyllium) as first line therapy in patients with IBS-C, possibly adding an osmotic laxative, with a trial of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors as second line therapy In patients with bloating or IBS-D as the predominant symptom consider the use of a probiotic (such as ...
UCSF Emergency Medicine - University of California, San Francisco
... 1.5 million patients/ year are admitted for workup of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) 3-10 billion dollars/ year are spent to evaluate complaints to chest pain ...
... 1.5 million patients/ year are admitted for workup of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) 3-10 billion dollars/ year are spent to evaluate complaints to chest pain ...
Health History Forms
... Congestive Heart Failure Depression Diabetes Drug Abuse Eczema-Hives Epilepsy or Seizures Heart Attack ...
... Congestive Heart Failure Depression Diabetes Drug Abuse Eczema-Hives Epilepsy or Seizures Heart Attack ...
patients over age 50, and this information at the ACEP Emergency Department
... remains a key factor in meeting door-toballoon goals. Note that there is a significant deficiency in our data even at 15 minutes; it would obviously be more significant at 10 minutes. We evaluate over 400 EDs on a regular basis, and this continues to be an issue in many EDs. Once again, it is import ...
... remains a key factor in meeting door-toballoon goals. Note that there is a significant deficiency in our data even at 15 minutes; it would obviously be more significant at 10 minutes. We evaluate over 400 EDs on a regular basis, and this continues to be an issue in many EDs. Once again, it is import ...