medical diagnosis - Anne Carlsen Center
... History of gestational and early developmental events suggestive of biological insults: Hunter Syndrome: Hunter syndrome, also known as mucopolysaccharidosis II, is a rare inborn error of metabolism characterized by deficiency of an enzyme known as iduronate sulfatase. The mucopolysaccharidoses (MP ...
... History of gestational and early developmental events suggestive of biological insults: Hunter Syndrome: Hunter syndrome, also known as mucopolysaccharidosis II, is a rare inborn error of metabolism characterized by deficiency of an enzyme known as iduronate sulfatase. The mucopolysaccharidoses (MP ...
Dementia-A new understanding - Dementia Advocacy and Support
... Validation therapy-going into their reality! Reminiscence ...
... Validation therapy-going into their reality! Reminiscence ...
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
... the clot and repair of the bleeding site. But if the patient’s condition deteriorates to the point that he’s at risk for cardiac arrest, the physician may perform an emergency bedside reexploration sternotomy. Pulmonary problems Between 30% and 60% of patients have pulmonary dysfunction and hypoxemi ...
... the clot and repair of the bleeding site. But if the patient’s condition deteriorates to the point that he’s at risk for cardiac arrest, the physician may perform an emergency bedside reexploration sternotomy. Pulmonary problems Between 30% and 60% of patients have pulmonary dysfunction and hypoxemi ...
infective endocarditis caused by dental problems
... are recommended antibiotics. The alarming thing is that a high number of people is not diagnosed and classified to the group of high risk of IE. That is why non-specific prevention is so important. Disinfection of wounds, dental and cutaneous hygiene, regular yearly dental follow-up (in high risk pa ...
... are recommended antibiotics. The alarming thing is that a high number of people is not diagnosed and classified to the group of high risk of IE. That is why non-specific prevention is so important. Disinfection of wounds, dental and cutaneous hygiene, regular yearly dental follow-up (in high risk pa ...
Sudden Shortness of Breath and Bradycardia Leading to Dual
... in the presence of a PLSVC. The orifice of the coronary sinus lies inferior and posterior to the tricuspid valve. Thus, it becomes more difficult to pass a pulmonary artery catheter from the superior vena cava through the coronary sinus into the right atrium and then into the right ventricle. In the ...
... in the presence of a PLSVC. The orifice of the coronary sinus lies inferior and posterior to the tricuspid valve. Thus, it becomes more difficult to pass a pulmonary artery catheter from the superior vena cava through the coronary sinus into the right atrium and then into the right ventricle. In the ...
Program (doc/5M)
... which materials we have to use. Biological materials, cells and the ECM, are not behaving as “simple” as inorganic materials, because of their intense communication with their environment through complicated and mostly unknown (path-) ways. On a close look, every single cell we are using is a motor ...
... which materials we have to use. Biological materials, cells and the ECM, are not behaving as “simple” as inorganic materials, because of their intense communication with their environment through complicated and mostly unknown (path-) ways. On a close look, every single cell we are using is a motor ...
Core Requirements
... ensure that 80 hours per week averaged over a four week period is not exceeded. Additionally, on days that call is taken, care must be taken that no new patients are evaluated after the initial 24 hours of service, and that in no situation may the resident stay past 30 hours of total call time. The ...
... ensure that 80 hours per week averaged over a four week period is not exceeded. Additionally, on days that call is taken, care must be taken that no new patients are evaluated after the initial 24 hours of service, and that in no situation may the resident stay past 30 hours of total call time. The ...
Bradycardia, low blood pressure, and spinal anesthesia
... Frequently, we allow surgery to begin when an adequate level of sensory blockade is achieved, approximately 5 to 10 minutes after our injection. However, the block level achieved 10 minutes after injection does not correspond to the highest sensory blockade, which depends on the various factors dis ...
... Frequently, we allow surgery to begin when an adequate level of sensory blockade is achieved, approximately 5 to 10 minutes after our injection. However, the block level achieved 10 minutes after injection does not correspond to the highest sensory blockade, which depends on the various factors dis ...
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... • Oxycodone as a controlled-release tablet can provide good pain control for up to 12 hours. This may be supplemented by oxycodone immediate-release concentrated solution or capsule for breakthrough pain. ...
... • Oxycodone as a controlled-release tablet can provide good pain control for up to 12 hours. This may be supplemented by oxycodone immediate-release concentrated solution or capsule for breakthrough pain. ...
Fever and rash in a 36 year-old female
... several weeks with a similar presentation of diffuse rash, fever, arthralgias, and myalgias. She had an extensive workup performed on previous admissions, all of which were negative. Previous workup included; Lyme titers, ASO, Influenza A and B, RPR, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever titer, Ehrlichia tit ...
... several weeks with a similar presentation of diffuse rash, fever, arthralgias, and myalgias. She had an extensive workup performed on previous admissions, all of which were negative. Previous workup included; Lyme titers, ASO, Influenza A and B, RPR, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever titer, Ehrlichia tit ...
CASE 1:
... individuals with at least nine years of schooling, 26 for those with five to eight years of schooling, and 22 for those with four years of schooling or less [29]. The pattern of missed questions can be as important as the overall score; if the clinical deficit is memory loss, a person may miss all t ...
... individuals with at least nine years of schooling, 26 for those with five to eight years of schooling, and 22 for those with four years of schooling or less [29]. The pattern of missed questions can be as important as the overall score; if the clinical deficit is memory loss, a person may miss all t ...
Interventional treatment for neuropathic pain due to combined
... Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs following the compression of median nerve, due to its passage through the flexor retinaculum at the wrist. Symptoms involve numbness and painful tingling of palm and first three fingers or even weakness of the affected hand, although diagnosis may become more chal ...
... Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs following the compression of median nerve, due to its passage through the flexor retinaculum at the wrist. Symptoms involve numbness and painful tingling of palm and first three fingers or even weakness of the affected hand, although diagnosis may become more chal ...
Complications of venepuncture
... A variety of adverse complications may be encountered during blood collection process [4]. Laboratory investigations request by doctors is an important component in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. A superficial vein most commonly used for venepuncture. The best sites for venepuncture of sup ...
... A variety of adverse complications may be encountered during blood collection process [4]. Laboratory investigations request by doctors is an important component in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. A superficial vein most commonly used for venepuncture. The best sites for venepuncture of sup ...
Environmental Emergencies
... Primary Assessment: ABCD (Airway, breathing, Circulation and Disability). If the patient is stable after a primary assessment more information needs to be obtained. Secondary Assessment: Any other injuries (Injuries that are non-life threatening). Observe for broken bones, swelling, and bleeding. Fi ...
... Primary Assessment: ABCD (Airway, breathing, Circulation and Disability). If the patient is stable after a primary assessment more information needs to be obtained. Secondary Assessment: Any other injuries (Injuries that are non-life threatening). Observe for broken bones, swelling, and bleeding. Fi ...
Diagnosing Neuralgic Amyotrophy (Parsonage
... the brachial plexus and percentage of each nerve involved2 is provided in Figure 2. Even though we typically think of NA as a plexopathy, involvement of the trapezius, phrenic nerve, recurrent laryngeal nerve and even cervical paraspinal muscles does not rule out NA. Finally, it is worth noting that ...
... the brachial plexus and percentage of each nerve involved2 is provided in Figure 2. Even though we typically think of NA as a plexopathy, involvement of the trapezius, phrenic nerve, recurrent laryngeal nerve and even cervical paraspinal muscles does not rule out NA. Finally, it is worth noting that ...
Patient Assessment
... to painful stimulus. We had to suction him and assist ventilations. The physical exam did not turn up anything, but his wife says he has diabetes. He took his insulin, had a small meal and then worked all morning in the yard. His wife says this has happened before. His vitals were pulse 120 and weak ...
... to painful stimulus. We had to suction him and assist ventilations. The physical exam did not turn up anything, but his wife says he has diabetes. He took his insulin, had a small meal and then worked all morning in the yard. His wife says this has happened before. His vitals were pulse 120 and weak ...
Pre-Test
... b. The hemorrhoidal plexus is synonymous with the inferior rectal vein c. Patients with rectal varices have an increased risk for hemorrhoids d. Melanomas of the anus may require an abdominoperineal resection e. External hemorrhoids should not be treated with banding ...
... b. The hemorrhoidal plexus is synonymous with the inferior rectal vein c. Patients with rectal varices have an increased risk for hemorrhoids d. Melanomas of the anus may require an abdominoperineal resection e. External hemorrhoids should not be treated with banding ...
FDG-PET in diagnostic work-up of pulmonary artery sarcomas LETTERS
... we present a case of chronic cough, the aetiology of which was previously unreported. A 57-yr-old female presented with a history of chronic cough for 12 months. The cough had features of reflux [1] as it was precipitated by food and phonation, and associated with frequent clearing of the throat. Mo ...
... we present a case of chronic cough, the aetiology of which was previously unreported. A 57-yr-old female presented with a history of chronic cough for 12 months. The cough had features of reflux [1] as it was precipitated by food and phonation, and associated with frequent clearing of the throat. Mo ...
Table 1: Diagnostic criteria for toxic shock syndrome
... patient’s post-operative period, triggering a lifethreatening medical situation. Although the classic form of appearance is related to the use of high absorbency tampons, its appearance during the post-operative period following ENT, abdominal or trauma surgery4 is becoming more common. TSS can occu ...
... patient’s post-operative period, triggering a lifethreatening medical situation. Although the classic form of appearance is related to the use of high absorbency tampons, its appearance during the post-operative period following ENT, abdominal or trauma surgery4 is becoming more common. TSS can occu ...
degenerative_myelopathy
... Physical therapy using range-of-motion and isometric exercises may help maintain limb mobility and muscle strength ...
... Physical therapy using range-of-motion and isometric exercises may help maintain limb mobility and muscle strength ...