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Approach to the patient with weight loss
... 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 ...
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... Very Common (≥ 10%): nausea Common (> 1% to < 10%): abdominal discomfort, vomiting Uncommon (> 0.1% to ≤ 1%): abdominal pain Not Known: retching Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Common (> 1% to < 10%): pruritus, urticaria Not Known: rash, cold sweat, eczema, erythema, hyperhidrosis, skin disc ...
... Very Common (≥ 10%): nausea Common (> 1% to < 10%): abdominal discomfort, vomiting Uncommon (> 0.1% to ≤ 1%): abdominal pain Not Known: retching Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Common (> 1% to < 10%): pruritus, urticaria Not Known: rash, cold sweat, eczema, erythema, hyperhidrosis, skin disc ...
AHA/ATS Guideline - Respiratory Care
... growth, and structure that may exist without the development of increased PAP. For example, abnormal pulmonary vascular growth, structure, or function may impair pulmonary blood flow and cardiac performance in disorders associated with single ventricle physiology, yet mPAP may not be sufficiently el ...
... growth, and structure that may exist without the development of increased PAP. For example, abnormal pulmonary vascular growth, structure, or function may impair pulmonary blood flow and cardiac performance in disorders associated with single ventricle physiology, yet mPAP may not be sufficiently el ...
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... B. stagnant around the plethora of small joints C. ischemia D. Hypertrophy of left heart E. atrophy 30. In the pathogenesis of rheumatic diseases is: A. atrophy B. *progressive disorganization of the connective tissue C. stagnant around the plethora of small joints D. ischemia E. Hypertrophy of lef ...
... B. stagnant around the plethora of small joints C. ischemia D. Hypertrophy of left heart E. atrophy 30. In the pathogenesis of rheumatic diseases is: A. atrophy B. *progressive disorganization of the connective tissue C. stagnant around the plethora of small joints D. ischemia E. Hypertrophy of lef ...
Acute Calcific tendinitis of the longus Colli
... Figure 2. Computed tomography of the neck: Sagittal images show (a) amorphous calcific density at the C1 to C2 level in the right longus colli tendon (arrow), and (b) prevertebral fluid extending from the C2 to C4 vertebral levels (arrow), (c) an axial image shows amorphous calcific density at the C ...
... Figure 2. Computed tomography of the neck: Sagittal images show (a) amorphous calcific density at the C1 to C2 level in the right longus colli tendon (arrow), and (b) prevertebral fluid extending from the C2 to C4 vertebral levels (arrow), (c) an axial image shows amorphous calcific density at the C ...
POEMS syndrome: Update on diagnosis, risk‐stratification, and
... novel marker for the diagnosis of patients with POEMS [46]. They found the best cut-off of N-terminal propeptide of type I collagen to diagnose POEMS syndrome is 70 ng mL21 with a specificity of 91.5% and a sensitivity of 80%. As will be discussed, there is a Castleman’s variant of POEMS syndrome th ...
... novel marker for the diagnosis of patients with POEMS [46]. They found the best cut-off of N-terminal propeptide of type I collagen to diagnose POEMS syndrome is 70 ng mL21 with a specificity of 91.5% and a sensitivity of 80%. As will be discussed, there is a Castleman’s variant of POEMS syndrome th ...
Test Kit Catalogue - Michael Lebowitz DC
... person’s area of weakness. The kits are not intended for diagnosis of any medical condition. Nor do we claim that these vials can be used to cure any medical symptoms or condition. ...
... person’s area of weakness. The kits are not intended for diagnosis of any medical condition. Nor do we claim that these vials can be used to cure any medical symptoms or condition. ...
Protocols - Denver Health Paramedic Division
... (IVs, oxygen, medications), but you should try to inform the patient of the need for therapies, offer again, and treat to the extent possible. E. The odor of alcohol on a patient’s breath does not, by itself, prevent a patient from refusing treatment. F. Implied Consent: An unconscious adult is pres ...
... (IVs, oxygen, medications), but you should try to inform the patient of the need for therapies, offer again, and treat to the extent possible. E. The odor of alcohol on a patient’s breath does not, by itself, prevent a patient from refusing treatment. F. Implied Consent: An unconscious adult is pres ...
denver paramedic division pre-hospital protocols september 2016
... (IVs, oxygen, medications), but you should try to inform the patient of the need for therapies, offer again, and treat to the extent possible. E. The odor of alcohol on a patient’s breath does not, by itself, prevent a patient from refusing treatment. F. Implied Consent: An unconscious adult is pres ...
... (IVs, oxygen, medications), but you should try to inform the patient of the need for therapies, offer again, and treat to the extent possible. E. The odor of alcohol on a patient’s breath does not, by itself, prevent a patient from refusing treatment. F. Implied Consent: An unconscious adult is pres ...
Working... × 9. Lung - Mark S. Chesnutt, MD
... input from multiple sites is integrated in the cerebral cortex. In general, dyspnea increases with the level of functional impairment as measured by spirometry. However, there is only a weak correlation between the severity of dyspnea and quantitative measures of airflow limitation or exercise toler ...
... input from multiple sites is integrated in the cerebral cortex. In general, dyspnea increases with the level of functional impairment as measured by spirometry. However, there is only a weak correlation between the severity of dyspnea and quantitative measures of airflow limitation or exercise toler ...
Hong Kong Reference Framework for Hypertension Care for Adults
... chronic diseases such as hypertension. A more systematic approach to care is required. In addition, a multidisciplinary team approach has consistently shown to be effective in achieving blood pressure control of patients, as reported in clinical trials and many practice settings. In recent years ...
... chronic diseases such as hypertension. A more systematic approach to care is required. In addition, a multidisciplinary team approach has consistently shown to be effective in achieving blood pressure control of patients, as reported in clinical trials and many practice settings. In recent years ...
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
... Report, which delineates information available from national surveys on the mortality, prevalence, hospitalizations and economic costs due to COPD, at http://www.lungusa.org/copdtrends The reasons behind this change and difference by gender have been understudied and are not well understood.15 A rec ...
... Report, which delineates information available from national surveys on the mortality, prevalence, hospitalizations and economic costs due to COPD, at http://www.lungusa.org/copdtrends The reasons behind this change and difference by gender have been understudied and are not well understood.15 A rec ...
Global Strategy for the Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention of
... For educational reasons, a simple spirometric classification of disease severity into four stages is recommended (Table 2). Spirometry is essential for diagnosis and provides a useful description of the severity of pathologic changes in COPD. Specific spirometric cut points (e.g., post-bronchodilato ...
... For educational reasons, a simple spirometric classification of disease severity into four stages is recommended (Table 2). Spirometry is essential for diagnosis and provides a useful description of the severity of pathologic changes in COPD. Specific spirometric cut points (e.g., post-bronchodilato ...
guidelines for resuscitation training for ministry of health
... The airway should be opened by using head tilt-chin lift or jaw thrust if suspected cervical injury. ...
... The airway should be opened by using head tilt-chin lift or jaw thrust if suspected cervical injury. ...
Hemoptysis Robert Corder, MD
... spitting. Respiratory disorders of many kinds include as a part of their manifestations the complaint of hemoptysis. The emergency physician’s expertise often is sought by the patient who has noticed blood in their sputum. Hemoptysis bestows fright, anxiety, and the potential for a life threatening ...
... spitting. Respiratory disorders of many kinds include as a part of their manifestations the complaint of hemoptysis. The emergency physician’s expertise often is sought by the patient who has noticed blood in their sputum. Hemoptysis bestows fright, anxiety, and the potential for a life threatening ...
Essentials of Otorhinolaryngology
... nasopharynx. Its length is about 36 mm and is directed medially, forwards and downwards. Its lateral third is bony while its medial two thirds are cartilaginous. It is lined with mucous membrane with ciliated columnar epithelium. The tube is closed at rest. It opens by contraction of the tensor veli ...
... nasopharynx. Its length is about 36 mm and is directed medially, forwards and downwards. Its lateral third is bony while its medial two thirds are cartilaginous. It is lined with mucous membrane with ciliated columnar epithelium. The tube is closed at rest. It opens by contraction of the tensor veli ...
RCEM Basic Sciences Curriculum June 2010
... 1. Summary of the anatomy curricular content...................................................... 3 Section 1: Upper limb .............................................................................................. 4 Section 2: Lower limb ......................................................... ...
... 1. Summary of the anatomy curricular content...................................................... 3 Section 1: Upper limb .............................................................................................. 4 Section 2: Lower limb ......................................................... ...
Chapter 22 - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
... • Venous return is most important factor in stroke volume, with arterial pressure causing a lesser effect in form of afterload – Starling’s law and its effect on stroke volume can be applied only up to certain limit of muscle fiber stretching • Beyond that limit, muscle fiber stretch actually d ...
... • Venous return is most important factor in stroke volume, with arterial pressure causing a lesser effect in form of afterload – Starling’s law and its effect on stroke volume can be applied only up to certain limit of muscle fiber stretching • Beyond that limit, muscle fiber stretch actually d ...
A 3-year-old girl is brought to the emergency department by her
... The correct answer is C. Because the mother brought her child to the emergency department because of a nonexistent fever and rash, it seems like there is something else that is going on. You also need to be able to interpret a patient's posture and facial expression. The mother is tearful and the ch ...
... The correct answer is C. Because the mother brought her child to the emergency department because of a nonexistent fever and rash, it seems like there is something else that is going on. You also need to be able to interpret a patient's posture and facial expression. The mother is tearful and the ch ...
Imaging blood vessels of the head and neck
... et al; this paper is concerned with the distinction of distal stenosis from flow artifacts rather than with the effect of tandem lesions on surgical decisions. Polak's defence of ultrasound in general is curious and is partly based on the argument that it must be good because its use is widespread. ...
... et al; this paper is concerned with the distinction of distal stenosis from flow artifacts rather than with the effect of tandem lesions on surgical decisions. Polak's defence of ultrasound in general is curious and is partly based on the argument that it must be good because its use is widespread. ...
Resuscitation European Resuscitation Council Guidelines for Resuscitation 2010
... magnesium depletion, and poor dietary intake. Treatment strategies used for hyperkalaemia may also induce hypokalaemia. Recognition of hypokalaemia Exclude hypokalaemia in every patient with an arrhythmia or cardiac arrest. In dialysis patients, hypokalaemia occurs commonly at the end of a haemodial ...
... magnesium depletion, and poor dietary intake. Treatment strategies used for hyperkalaemia may also induce hypokalaemia. Recognition of hypokalaemia Exclude hypokalaemia in every patient with an arrhythmia or cardiac arrest. In dialysis patients, hypokalaemia occurs commonly at the end of a haemodial ...
Contemporary Reviews in Cardiovascular
... for aortic dissection and rupture. Indeed, those with both a bicuspid aortic valve and aortic dilatation may be at particularly high risk, given that both the bicuspid aortic valve and Turner syndrome are potent risk factors for aortic dissection. Consequently, it has been recommended that all women ...
... for aortic dissection and rupture. Indeed, those with both a bicuspid aortic valve and aortic dilatation may be at particularly high risk, given that both the bicuspid aortic valve and Turner syndrome are potent risk factors for aortic dissection. Consequently, it has been recommended that all women ...
Physiology of Sleep-Disordered Breathing
... NREM. In adults, approximately 40% to 50% of the total sleep period is spent in stage 2 NREM.8 Stage 3 NREM is the deepest stage of sleep and represents approximately 25% of the sleep period. The EEG displays delta waves, or slow-wave sleep, characterized by high-amplitude waves. “Delta sleep” is th ...
... NREM. In adults, approximately 40% to 50% of the total sleep period is spent in stage 2 NREM.8 Stage 3 NREM is the deepest stage of sleep and represents approximately 25% of the sleep period. The EEG displays delta waves, or slow-wave sleep, characterized by high-amplitude waves. “Delta sleep” is th ...
ESRS - Sleep Medicine Textbook, Chapter B.1.
... states that there is limited evidence to support these distinct phenotypes; consequently, the DSM-V considers the diagnosis of insomnia disorder whether it occurs as an independent condition or in comorbidity with another mental or sleep disorder. Thus, when comorbid insomnia is encountered, the DSM ...
... states that there is limited evidence to support these distinct phenotypes; consequently, the DSM-V considers the diagnosis of insomnia disorder whether it occurs as an independent condition or in comorbidity with another mental or sleep disorder. Thus, when comorbid insomnia is encountered, the DSM ...
Vulvar Disorders Patient Booklet
... liners etc., can all cause irritation to the vulva. The following recommendations are specific measures that can help minimize vulvar irritation. Wear white 100% cotton underwear and do not wear underwear at night. Do not wear pantyhose, tights, or other close-fitting clothes. Enclosing this area wi ...
... liners etc., can all cause irritation to the vulva. The following recommendations are specific measures that can help minimize vulvar irritation. Wear white 100% cotton underwear and do not wear underwear at night. Do not wear pantyhose, tights, or other close-fitting clothes. Enclosing this area wi ...