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Septic Thrombosis of the Cavernous Sinuses
... sinuses located anterior and posterior to the sella. As is true for all dural venous sinuses, the cavernous sinuses are formed by a separation of the layers of dura mater (specifically, the meningeal and periosteal layers), with trabeculae from each layer crossing the spaces, giving them a reticular ...
... sinuses located anterior and posterior to the sella. As is true for all dural venous sinuses, the cavernous sinuses are formed by a separation of the layers of dura mater (specifically, the meningeal and periosteal layers), with trabeculae from each layer crossing the spaces, giving them a reticular ...
Atropine Sulfate Injection, USP (0.1 mg/mL)
... innervated by postganglionic cholinergic nerves, and on smooth muscles which respond to endogenous acetylcholine but are not so innervated. As with other antimuscarinic agents, the major action of atropine is a competitive or surmountable antagonism which can be overcome by increasing the concentrat ...
... innervated by postganglionic cholinergic nerves, and on smooth muscles which respond to endogenous acetylcholine but are not so innervated. As with other antimuscarinic agents, the major action of atropine is a competitive or surmountable antagonism which can be overcome by increasing the concentrat ...
ATS - Statement on Pulmonary Rehabilitation
... diseases who are symptomatic and often have decreased daily life activities. Integrated into the individualized treatment of the patient, pulmonary rehabilitation is designed to reduce symptoms, optimize functional status, increase participation, and reduce health care costs through stabilizing or r ...
... diseases who are symptomatic and often have decreased daily life activities. Integrated into the individualized treatment of the patient, pulmonary rehabilitation is designed to reduce symptoms, optimize functional status, increase participation, and reduce health care costs through stabilizing or r ...
Intestinal Failure–Associated Liver Disease: A
... ‘‘PN-associated liver disease/cholestasis (PNALD, PNAC),’’ and ‘‘PN-liver disease.’’ IFALD is defined as ‘‘hepatobiliary dysfunction as a consequence of medical and surgical management strategies for intestinal failure, which can variably progress to end-stage liver disease, or can be stabilized or ...
... ‘‘PN-associated liver disease/cholestasis (PNALD, PNAC),’’ and ‘‘PN-liver disease.’’ IFALD is defined as ‘‘hepatobiliary dysfunction as a consequence of medical and surgical management strategies for intestinal failure, which can variably progress to end-stage liver disease, or can be stabilized or ...
participant - ICGP Education
... widening of the bronchi and bronchioles. It is usually caused by previous severe lung infection and not by cigarettes. It is characterised by repeated episodes of acute infection with marked coughing and mucous production alternating with periods of chronic infection with milder coughing. ...
... widening of the bronchi and bronchioles. It is usually caused by previous severe lung infection and not by cigarettes. It is characterised by repeated episodes of acute infection with marked coughing and mucous production alternating with periods of chronic infection with milder coughing. ...
Causes of bronchiectasis in children Authors: Khoulood Fakhoury
... The estimated prevalence of non-CF bronchiectasis in most populations in most resource-rich countries is low and has gradually declined in recent decades, probably because of improvements in sanitation and housing, immunizations against respiratory illnesses (eg, measles and pertussis), and antibio ...
... The estimated prevalence of non-CF bronchiectasis in most populations in most resource-rich countries is low and has gradually declined in recent decades, probably because of improvements in sanitation and housing, immunizations against respiratory illnesses (eg, measles and pertussis), and antibio ...
Managing dyspnea in patients with advanced chronic obstructive
... COPD. This section evaluates the evidence regarding medications with anxiolytic properties that reduce dyspnea and improve QoL in patients with advanced COPD. Key evidence A total of 106 abstracts were initially identified by the search process, of which 43 were selected for complete review. Thirtee ...
... COPD. This section evaluates the evidence regarding medications with anxiolytic properties that reduce dyspnea and improve QoL in patients with advanced COPD. Key evidence A total of 106 abstracts were initially identified by the search process, of which 43 were selected for complete review. Thirtee ...
- KoreaMed Synapse
... recurrent attacks. There is, however, a paucity of documented reports on the etiology of hypokalemic paralysis in Korea. We retrospectively analyzed 34 patients with acute flaccid weakness due to hypokalaemia who were admitted during the 5-year study period in order to determine the spectrum of hypo ...
... recurrent attacks. There is, however, a paucity of documented reports on the etiology of hypokalemic paralysis in Korea. We retrospectively analyzed 34 patients with acute flaccid weakness due to hypokalaemia who were admitted during the 5-year study period in order to determine the spectrum of hypo ...
Impact of Serial Troponin Release on Outcomes in Patients With
... Methods and Results—The Placebo-controlled Randomized study of the selective A(1) adenosine receptor antagonist rolofylline for patients hospitalized with acute heart failure and volume Overload to assess Treatment Effect on Congestion and renal funcTion (PROTECT) pilot study was a multicenter, doub ...
... Methods and Results—The Placebo-controlled Randomized study of the selective A(1) adenosine receptor antagonist rolofylline for patients hospitalized with acute heart failure and volume Overload to assess Treatment Effect on Congestion and renal funcTion (PROTECT) pilot study was a multicenter, doub ...
Hyperemesis gravidarum
... Intravenous 0.9% saline 1 litre over 4 hours initially and then repeated as required is the most effective treatment for severe hyperemesis with dehydration. Small volumes (100-200 ml every 2-3 hours) of WHO oral rehydration salts (ORS) powder dissolved in one litre of water giving Na+ 75mmol/litre, ...
... Intravenous 0.9% saline 1 litre over 4 hours initially and then repeated as required is the most effective treatment for severe hyperemesis with dehydration. Small volumes (100-200 ml every 2-3 hours) of WHO oral rehydration salts (ORS) powder dissolved in one litre of water giving Na+ 75mmol/litre, ...
Nursing Guidelines on the Care of a child with a Temporary External
... epicardium or in the myocardium at the conclusion of cardio-thoracic surgery or during an emergency thoracotomy in an intensive care setting. Other modes of temporary pacing are: Transvenous – Catheter is Inserted during cardiac catheterisation i.e. femoral vein and advanced via a guide wire to righ ...
... epicardium or in the myocardium at the conclusion of cardio-thoracic surgery or during an emergency thoracotomy in an intensive care setting. Other modes of temporary pacing are: Transvenous – Catheter is Inserted during cardiac catheterisation i.e. femoral vein and advanced via a guide wire to righ ...
update on the mechanisms, assessment, and management of dyspnea
... psychological, social, and environmental factors, and may induce secondary physiological and behavioral responses,” (12) but we emphasize strongly that dyspnea per se can only be perceived by the person experiencing it. Perception entails conscious recognition and interpretation of sensory stimuli a ...
... psychological, social, and environmental factors, and may induce secondary physiological and behavioral responses,” (12) but we emphasize strongly that dyspnea per se can only be perceived by the person experiencing it. Perception entails conscious recognition and interpretation of sensory stimuli a ...
diseases of the veins - Maricopa Community Colleges
... ▪ Varicose veins and valvular incompetence can progress to CHRONIC VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY (CVI). ▪ CVI is inadequate venous return over a long period. ▪ Venous hypertension, circulatory stasis, and tissue hypoxia cause an inflammatory reaction in vessels and tissue leading to fibrosclerotic remodeling ...
... ▪ Varicose veins and valvular incompetence can progress to CHRONIC VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY (CVI). ▪ CVI is inadequate venous return over a long period. ▪ Venous hypertension, circulatory stasis, and tissue hypoxia cause an inflammatory reaction in vessels and tissue leading to fibrosclerotic remodeling ...
prevalence and risk factors of chronic obstructive - DUO
... COPD is expected to occur. Not only there is an increasing interest for non-tobacco risk factors, but also there is an emerging evidence that past PTB is a significant risk factor for COPD. Objectives: The study major objective is to measure the prevalence and risk factors of COPD among Past Pulmona ...
... COPD is expected to occur. Not only there is an increasing interest for non-tobacco risk factors, but also there is an emerging evidence that past PTB is a significant risk factor for COPD. Objectives: The study major objective is to measure the prevalence and risk factors of COPD among Past Pulmona ...
here - Middle East Journal of Anesthesiology
... These morbidly obese patients, with a body mass index >35 kg/m2, a history of obstructive sleep apnea, a neck circumference >17 inch, a short thyromental distance, and a Mallampati class III, suggest difficult mask ventilation, difficult tracheal intubation, as well as rapid oxyhemoglobin desatruati ...
... These morbidly obese patients, with a body mass index >35 kg/m2, a history of obstructive sleep apnea, a neck circumference >17 inch, a short thyromental distance, and a Mallampati class III, suggest difficult mask ventilation, difficult tracheal intubation, as well as rapid oxyhemoglobin desatruati ...
Pharmacology Basics
... prostaglandins, which cause pain and inflammation. These "peripherallyacting" (act outside of the central nervous system (CNS) analgesics may also decrease the sensitivity of the local pain nerves causing fewer pain impulses to be sensed and transmitted to the brain for appreciation. In some instanc ...
... prostaglandins, which cause pain and inflammation. These "peripherallyacting" (act outside of the central nervous system (CNS) analgesics may also decrease the sensitivity of the local pain nerves causing fewer pain impulses to be sensed and transmitted to the brain for appreciation. In some instanc ...
the pharmacological considerations and associated clinical
... cases of bronchial asthma and emphysema, dl-epinephrine --racemic epinephrine specifically -- plays an important role in the treatment programs developed to deal with many other diseases. Racemic epinephrine has a long history of clinical application, however; has been ignored by certain segments of ...
... cases of bronchial asthma and emphysema, dl-epinephrine --racemic epinephrine specifically -- plays an important role in the treatment programs developed to deal with many other diseases. Racemic epinephrine has a long history of clinical application, however; has been ignored by certain segments of ...
2007 EMT-Paramedic Training Manual
... place. There are three types of CVADs: central catheters, Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC lines), and subcutaneously implanted ports. Paramedics are only permitted to access central catheters and PICC lines, not subcutaneously implanted ports. Central catheters are placed through the c ...
... place. There are three types of CVADs: central catheters, Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC lines), and subcutaneously implanted ports. Paramedics are only permitted to access central catheters and PICC lines, not subcutaneously implanted ports. Central catheters are placed through the c ...
Principles of internal medicine
... 10. Which statement regarding diabetes mellitus is true? A. Diabetes increases the risk for development of epilepsy. B. The cure for diabetes is the administration of insulin only C. *Diabetes increases the risk for development of cardiovascular disease. D. Carbohydrate metabolism is disturbed in di ...
... 10. Which statement regarding diabetes mellitus is true? A. Diabetes increases the risk for development of epilepsy. B. The cure for diabetes is the administration of insulin only C. *Diabetes increases the risk for development of cardiovascular disease. D. Carbohydrate metabolism is disturbed in di ...
Appetite Change
... Gastrointestinal diseases — There are numerous mechanisms that can cause weight loss in gastrointestinal diseases: anorexia, abdominal pain, early satiety, dysphagia, odynophagia, dysmotility, diarrhea, malabsorption, chronic bleeding, chronic inflammation, chronic ischemia, obstruction, fistulas, m ...
... Gastrointestinal diseases — There are numerous mechanisms that can cause weight loss in gastrointestinal diseases: anorexia, abdominal pain, early satiety, dysphagia, odynophagia, dysmotility, diarrhea, malabsorption, chronic bleeding, chronic inflammation, chronic ischemia, obstruction, fistulas, m ...
Medical image diagnostics based on computer
... Thus, accurate diagnosis of cardiovascular disease can be achieved with these techniques. In addition to the diagnosis of cardiovascular disease based on anatomical changes, these modalities allow for assessment of cardiovascular flow, and thus providing a new paradigm shift in the diagnostic managem ...
... Thus, accurate diagnosis of cardiovascular disease can be achieved with these techniques. In addition to the diagnosis of cardiovascular disease based on anatomical changes, these modalities allow for assessment of cardiovascular flow, and thus providing a new paradigm shift in the diagnostic managem ...
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SCIENCE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC
... 42. Interpretation of results radioisotope study of the kidneys. 43. Interpretation of results of renal biopsy. 44. Inspection and palpation of the thyroid gland 45. Interpretation of the results of radioisotope studies of thyroid cancer. 46. Interpretation of biochemical blood tests results. 47. Re ...
... 42. Interpretation of results radioisotope study of the kidneys. 43. Interpretation of results of renal biopsy. 44. Inspection and palpation of the thyroid gland 45. Interpretation of the results of radioisotope studies of thyroid cancer. 46. Interpretation of biochemical blood tests results. 47. Re ...