Management of stimulant drug over dose Substance abuse is one of
... lignocaine (lidocaine) 1 mg/kg IV bolus followed by an infusion of 2 - 4 mg/min (maximum total dose 3 mg/kg). • Agitation (often with seizures) can be controlled with benzodiazepines (e.g. diazepam or midazolam 0.1 mg/kg IV); this may subsequently control both tachycardias and hypertension. In the ...
... lignocaine (lidocaine) 1 mg/kg IV bolus followed by an infusion of 2 - 4 mg/min (maximum total dose 3 mg/kg). • Agitation (often with seizures) can be controlled with benzodiazepines (e.g. diazepam or midazolam 0.1 mg/kg IV); this may subsequently control both tachycardias and hypertension. In the ...
Hematology Review
... Vitamin B12 deficiency Found in : (meat, fish) The body stores large amounts of B12 therefore decreased dietary intake rarely lead to deficiency Medications to decrease stomach acid can also contribute to B12 deficiency (antacids) Vegetarians can also contribute to B12 deficiency In addit ...
... Vitamin B12 deficiency Found in : (meat, fish) The body stores large amounts of B12 therefore decreased dietary intake rarely lead to deficiency Medications to decrease stomach acid can also contribute to B12 deficiency (antacids) Vegetarians can also contribute to B12 deficiency In addit ...
dobutamine-induced hypersensitivity myocarditis in end
... U. of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA Hypersensitivity myocarditis has been associated with intravenous dobutamine therapy. However, the prognosis of such hypersensitivity myocarditis patients in end-stage heart failure patients awaiting heart transplant is not known. METHODS: Histological examination of 5 ...
... U. of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA Hypersensitivity myocarditis has been associated with intravenous dobutamine therapy. However, the prognosis of such hypersensitivity myocarditis patients in end-stage heart failure patients awaiting heart transplant is not known. METHODS: Histological examination of 5 ...
Protocol for Cardiac Physiologist Managed Exercise Stress Testing
... Full resuscitation equipment including defibrillator, cardiac arrest trolley, intravenous infusion equipment etc must be present in the exercise room. The equipment must be checked prior to each exercise stress testing (EST) session. 4. Booking arrangements/request forms 4.1 A request form must be c ...
... Full resuscitation equipment including defibrillator, cardiac arrest trolley, intravenous infusion equipment etc must be present in the exercise room. The equipment must be checked prior to each exercise stress testing (EST) session. 4. Booking arrangements/request forms 4.1 A request form must be c ...
Abdominal Pain in a Child with Nephrotic Syndrome
... general edema for 1 week. – There was no precipitating fever, no URI symptoms – There was no gross hematuria, no dysuria or frequency – Did not aware of any frothy urine but noticed a decrease in urine output for several days – Noticed a gain in body weight of 2kg in the past 2 weeks without signifi ...
... general edema for 1 week. – There was no precipitating fever, no URI symptoms – There was no gross hematuria, no dysuria or frequency – Did not aware of any frothy urine but noticed a decrease in urine output for several days – Noticed a gain in body weight of 2kg in the past 2 weeks without signifi ...
Acute Abdominal Pain
... Crohns - is an inflammatory disease of the intestines that may affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus, causing a wide variety of symptoms. It primarily causes abdominal pain, diarrhea (which may be bloody), vomiting, or weight loss, but may also cause complications outside ...
... Crohns - is an inflammatory disease of the intestines that may affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus, causing a wide variety of symptoms. It primarily causes abdominal pain, diarrhea (which may be bloody), vomiting, or weight loss, but may also cause complications outside ...
Rash of the Day: A Derm/ID Intermezzo
... Leukocytoclastic vasculitis (LCV) • Not a disease entity but a vascular reaction pattern – Due to circulating immune complexes (≥ 81%) from myriad causes – LCV often co-exists with other vasculitis. Adequate biopsy includes deep dermis and SC tissue containing large vessels ...
... Leukocytoclastic vasculitis (LCV) • Not a disease entity but a vascular reaction pattern – Due to circulating immune complexes (≥ 81%) from myriad causes – LCV often co-exists with other vasculitis. Adequate biopsy includes deep dermis and SC tissue containing large vessels ...
Glossary of Lay Terminology MEDICAL TERM LAY TERMINOLOGY
... vessels in the groin and into the heart that uses highlighting fluid to look at the blood vessels in the heart ...
... vessels in the groin and into the heart that uses highlighting fluid to look at the blood vessels in the heart ...
Abou Al-Shaar H et al. 1 Title: Hybrid Repair of Thoracoabdominal
... The management of TAAA is difficult and challenging. Open surgical repair as described by Crawford remained the standard surgical technique for decades [1]. The introduction of endovascular approaches in the treatment of descending aortic aneurysms by Dake et al. showed good outcomes providing an al ...
... The management of TAAA is difficult and challenging. Open surgical repair as described by Crawford remained the standard surgical technique for decades [1]. The introduction of endovascular approaches in the treatment of descending aortic aneurysms by Dake et al. showed good outcomes providing an al ...
1 - Hatzalah of Miami-Dade
... the decision to transport should be made jointly by both EMS providers ...
... the decision to transport should be made jointly by both EMS providers ...
Document
... for Legionella, Q fever and Bartonella were negative. Renal ultrasound showed mild increase in renal cortical echogenicity with no evidence of hydronephrosis. Renal biopsy showed granulomatous interstitial nephritis with computerized tomography (CT) of the abdomen showing diffuse small bowel granulo ...
... for Legionella, Q fever and Bartonella were negative. Renal ultrasound showed mild increase in renal cortical echogenicity with no evidence of hydronephrosis. Renal biopsy showed granulomatous interstitial nephritis with computerized tomography (CT) of the abdomen showing diffuse small bowel granulo ...
Knowledge Preparation on Presenting Health
... ***Please note that this research is standardized for any client with this health challenge and as such, once completed can be re-used with any other client with this specific health challenge. In future semesters, additional knowledge including pathophysiology and diagnostic tests will be expected. ...
... ***Please note that this research is standardized for any client with this health challenge and as such, once completed can be re-used with any other client with this specific health challenge. In future semesters, additional knowledge including pathophysiology and diagnostic tests will be expected. ...
Hypotension and respiratory arrest after epidural test dose
... Routine monitoring after neuraxial block for C-section • Talk with patient (“How are you doing…?,” “Are your legs feeling different…?”) • “Take a deep breath.” Observe. • “Squeeze my fingers” (bilateral) • Warms hands and / or dilated hand veins? ...
... Routine monitoring after neuraxial block for C-section • Talk with patient (“How are you doing…?,” “Are your legs feeling different…?”) • “Take a deep breath.” Observe. • “Squeeze my fingers” (bilateral) • Warms hands and / or dilated hand veins? ...
00-1300 review - Glory Cubed Productions
... c. 7-9 hr half-life (usually taken once/day) d. Starts with low doses and gradually increased. e. Avoid nicotine and caffeine f. Don’t give to pt. with bronchitis. ...
... c. 7-9 hr half-life (usually taken once/day) d. Starts with low doses and gradually increased. e. Avoid nicotine and caffeine f. Don’t give to pt. with bronchitis. ...
Predictive modeling of the virtual Hemi
... pumping chamber. The treatment for these conditions typically requires a three-staged operative process where Stage 1 is typically achieved by a shunt between the systemic and pulmonary arteries, and Stage 2 by connecting the superior venous return to the pulmonary circulation. Surgically, the Stage ...
... pumping chamber. The treatment for these conditions typically requires a three-staged operative process where Stage 1 is typically achieved by a shunt between the systemic and pulmonary arteries, and Stage 2 by connecting the superior venous return to the pulmonary circulation. Surgically, the Stage ...
RUQ Abdominal Pain
... The absence of acute cholecystitis findings on US does not exclude the diagnosis It should also be kept in mind that acute cholecystitis can occur in the absence of gallstones (acalculous form of the disease) The gold standard for the diagnosis of acute cholecystitis is a HIDA scan but in most ...
... The absence of acute cholecystitis findings on US does not exclude the diagnosis It should also be kept in mind that acute cholecystitis can occur in the absence of gallstones (acalculous form of the disease) The gold standard for the diagnosis of acute cholecystitis is a HIDA scan but in most ...
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease clinical
... that are not adequately controlled by long-acting bronchodilators (A) Long-term monotherapy with inhaled corticosteroids is not recommended in COPD because it is less effective than the combination of inhaled corticosteroids with long-acting beta2 antagonists. (A) The phosphodiesteracse-4 inhibi ...
... that are not adequately controlled by long-acting bronchodilators (A) Long-term monotherapy with inhaled corticosteroids is not recommended in COPD because it is less effective than the combination of inhaled corticosteroids with long-acting beta2 antagonists. (A) The phosphodiesteracse-4 inhibi ...
key points – exam 4
... The majority of patients obtain adequate relief through antiseizure drugs such as carbamazepine (Tegretol), phenytoin (Dilantin), and valproate (Depakene). Nerve blocking with local anesthetics is another treatment option. If a conservative approach including drug therapy is not effective, surgica ...
... The majority of patients obtain adequate relief through antiseizure drugs such as carbamazepine (Tegretol), phenytoin (Dilantin), and valproate (Depakene). Nerve blocking with local anesthetics is another treatment option. If a conservative approach including drug therapy is not effective, surgica ...
The Treatment Targets in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure
... Acute decompensated heart failure is characterized by hemodynamic abnormalities as well as neuroendocrine activation, which contribute to heart failure symptoms, progressive cardiac dysfunction, and sudden death. The therapeutic goals in patients hospitalized with decompensated heart failure are to ...
... Acute decompensated heart failure is characterized by hemodynamic abnormalities as well as neuroendocrine activation, which contribute to heart failure symptoms, progressive cardiac dysfunction, and sudden death. The therapeutic goals in patients hospitalized with decompensated heart failure are to ...
Late perforation of a defibrillator lead managed by percutaneous
... have been reported, but of particular concern are the reports of delayed perforation several weeks after implantation, by which time the lead tip may have migrated beyond the right ventricular free-wall.2,3 The incidence of Riata lead perforation ranges from 0.344 to 2.5%.3 Perforation may relate to ...
... have been reported, but of particular concern are the reports of delayed perforation several weeks after implantation, by which time the lead tip may have migrated beyond the right ventricular free-wall.2,3 The incidence of Riata lead perforation ranges from 0.344 to 2.5%.3 Perforation may relate to ...
Treadmill Exercise Stress Electrocardiography Test
... you will be closely supervised by trained medical personnel throughout the whole test. demonstrate to you how to walk safely on the treadmill machine. Before performing the exercise, your blood pressure and a baseline ECG will be recorded. You will also be asked to hyperventilate (breathe deeply and ...
... you will be closely supervised by trained medical personnel throughout the whole test. demonstrate to you how to walk safely on the treadmill machine. Before performing the exercise, your blood pressure and a baseline ECG will be recorded. You will also be asked to hyperventilate (breathe deeply and ...