Protocol and procedure for undertaking Spirometry in a
... There are many Spirometers available on the market but the Community Respiratory service currently uses the MicroMedical Carefusion Microlab spirometer. Whilst there are other spirometers available this protocol is designed specifically for this model. This protocol is intended to support Chronic Ob ...
... There are many Spirometers available on the market but the Community Respiratory service currently uses the MicroMedical Carefusion Microlab spirometer. Whilst there are other spirometers available this protocol is designed specifically for this model. This protocol is intended to support Chronic Ob ...
Electrophysiological Characteristics of Focal Atrial Tachycardia
... Background—Catheter ablation of atrial tachycardia (AT) arising near the coronary cusps has been reported in limited numbers of patients. We investigated the electrophysiological characteristics of these ATs in 22 consecutive patients. Methods and Results—This study included 22 patients (mean age⫾SD ...
... Background—Catheter ablation of atrial tachycardia (AT) arising near the coronary cusps has been reported in limited numbers of patients. We investigated the electrophysiological characteristics of these ATs in 22 consecutive patients. Methods and Results—This study included 22 patients (mean age⫾SD ...
A review of myofascial pain and fibromyalgia – factors that promote
... are dependent on which muscles are involved. Involvement of the muscles of the head, neck and shoulders gives rise to headache and neck and shoulder pain. Involvement of the pelvic floor muscles causes pain referred to the viscera (bowel, bladder and genitourinary tract organs). Hamstring muscle inv ...
... are dependent on which muscles are involved. Involvement of the muscles of the head, neck and shoulders gives rise to headache and neck and shoulder pain. Involvement of the pelvic floor muscles causes pain referred to the viscera (bowel, bladder and genitourinary tract organs). Hamstring muscle inv ...
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... Responder Will: A. Secure airway and administer oxygen as appropriate. B. Take blood pressure: ^ 100 systolic and patient has prescribed nitroglycerin available. Assist patient with self administration (1 tablet or spray every 3-5 min for max of 3 tablets). Maintaining a systolic B/P ^ 100 C. Monito ...
... Responder Will: A. Secure airway and administer oxygen as appropriate. B. Take blood pressure: ^ 100 systolic and patient has prescribed nitroglycerin available. Assist patient with self administration (1 tablet or spray every 3-5 min for max of 3 tablets). Maintaining a systolic B/P ^ 100 C. Monito ...
Kimberly-Clark Health Care Glossary To Augment
... Bacteria, such as Mycobacteria (e.g. tuberculosis, leprosy), that are part of the 1% of bacteria which are neither Gram (+) nor (-). They do not decolorized when rinsed with acid after being stained with specific microbiological stains. A decreased pH of the blood below normal range (normal range is ...
... Bacteria, such as Mycobacteria (e.g. tuberculosis, leprosy), that are part of the 1% of bacteria which are neither Gram (+) nor (-). They do not decolorized when rinsed with acid after being stained with specific microbiological stains. A decreased pH of the blood below normal range (normal range is ...
Digoxin Toxicity with Normal Digoxin and Serum Potassium Levels
... In a relatively recent study, digoxin toxicity was identified in 0.04% of all admissions (2). The incidence rate for digoxin toxicity-related admissions was 48 per 100,000 prescriptions, which corresponds to 1.94 admissions for toxicity per 1000 treatment-years. Women had a 1.4-fold higher risk of i ...
... In a relatively recent study, digoxin toxicity was identified in 0.04% of all admissions (2). The incidence rate for digoxin toxicity-related admissions was 48 per 100,000 prescriptions, which corresponds to 1.94 admissions for toxicity per 1000 treatment-years. Women had a 1.4-fold higher risk of i ...
Chapter 32: Pediatric Patients
... Scene Size-up (4 of 4) • Mechanism of injury/nature of illness – Imperative this information is gathered from patient, parent/caregiver, or bystander – Assume the injury was significant enough to cause head or neck injuries. – Full spinal protocol with cervical collar should be performed if suspect ...
... Scene Size-up (4 of 4) • Mechanism of injury/nature of illness – Imperative this information is gathered from patient, parent/caregiver, or bystander – Assume the injury was significant enough to cause head or neck injuries. – Full spinal protocol with cervical collar should be performed if suspect ...
Improving Care for Chronic Heart Failure Patients
... pharmacological options are available, positive benefits are achievable if the drugs are provided appropriately and patients are supported to be concordant with their treatment. The role for a hospital-based service is to implement reliably the in-hospital interventions described in this ‘How to gui ...
... pharmacological options are available, positive benefits are achievable if the drugs are provided appropriately and patients are supported to be concordant with their treatment. The role for a hospital-based service is to implement reliably the in-hospital interventions described in this ‘How to gui ...
Effects of Leonotis leonurus aqueous extract on the isolated
... were compared to that of the plant extract. Adrenaline produced both positive inotropic and chronotropic effects. Adrenaline increased (p<0.01) the left ventricular systolic pressure and hence the left ventricular developed pressure by 40.6% and 43.9% at peak, and 24.3% and 31.9%, after 3min, respec ...
... were compared to that of the plant extract. Adrenaline produced both positive inotropic and chronotropic effects. Adrenaline increased (p<0.01) the left ventricular systolic pressure and hence the left ventricular developed pressure by 40.6% and 43.9% at peak, and 24.3% and 31.9%, after 3min, respec ...
Ch28_Lesson - Huff Hills Ski Patrol
... 1. Potentially deadly condition in which brain swells 2. Most severe form of mountain illness; encountered at elevations over 9,600 feet 3. Preceded by AMS, HAPE may also be present 4. Medical emergency that can rapidly lead to death if not recognized and quickly treated ...
... 1. Potentially deadly condition in which brain swells 2. Most severe form of mountain illness; encountered at elevations over 9,600 feet 3. Preceded by AMS, HAPE may also be present 4. Medical emergency that can rapidly lead to death if not recognized and quickly treated ...
Current Guidelines For The Evaluation And Management Of Heart
... review (which included this RCT) that showed a reduction in mortality, a reduction in the need for endotracheal intubation, as well as a reduction in the number of days spent in the intensive care unit without increasing the risk of having a heart attack during or after treatment.7 Overall, the trea ...
... review (which included this RCT) that showed a reduction in mortality, a reduction in the need for endotracheal intubation, as well as a reduction in the number of days spent in the intensive care unit without increasing the risk of having a heart attack during or after treatment.7 Overall, the trea ...
AHA Scientific Statement Indications for Cardiac
... as standard-of-care practice with scientific evidence, interventions were designated as Class I indications. In these cases, the wording often used was “is indicated.” The writing group acknowledges that these recommendations may not exclude surgical management of the cardiac condition. Therefore, w ...
... as standard-of-care practice with scientific evidence, interventions were designated as Class I indications. In these cases, the wording often used was “is indicated.” The writing group acknowledges that these recommendations may not exclude surgical management of the cardiac condition. Therefore, w ...
Heart Failure Guidelines 2009 Update
... 2. Exercise intolerance and fatigue (eg, low cardiac output, diastolic and systolic dysfunction). 3. Hypotension (especially with atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, and low cardiac output). In addition, gastrointestinal symptoms, including anorexia, bloating, nausea and constipation, may be present ...
... 2. Exercise intolerance and fatigue (eg, low cardiac output, diastolic and systolic dysfunction). 3. Hypotension (especially with atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, and low cardiac output). In addition, gastrointestinal symptoms, including anorexia, bloating, nausea and constipation, may be present ...
Atrial Fibrillation Complicating Acute Coronary Syndromes
... Timing of AF The timing of new-onset AF varies following ACS. Among 13,858 STEMI patients treated with thrombolytic therapy in the GUSTO III clinical trial, the median onset of AF was 2 days after ACS,41 which is similar timing as seen in the non-STEMI population.37 Madias et al. conducted a single ...
... Timing of AF The timing of new-onset AF varies following ACS. Among 13,858 STEMI patients treated with thrombolytic therapy in the GUSTO III clinical trial, the median onset of AF was 2 days after ACS,41 which is similar timing as seen in the non-STEMI population.37 Madias et al. conducted a single ...
correction of acidosis in the resuscitation of the collapsed child
... septic shock is due mainly to vascular changes. Following loss of vasomotor control, redistribution of blood takes place, with reduced venous return and cardiac output (Gilbert, 1960). In addition to these vascular changes, this child had also lost fluid from his circulation into the affected leg. C ...
... septic shock is due mainly to vascular changes. Following loss of vasomotor control, redistribution of blood takes place, with reduced venous return and cardiac output (Gilbert, 1960). In addition to these vascular changes, this child had also lost fluid from his circulation into the affected leg. C ...
university of verona - Università degli Studi di Verona
... The pressure overload, established with AS, is initially compensated by the development of myocardial hypertrophy without dilatation of the left ventricular chamber (concentric hypertrophy) that is able to maintain for many years normal systolic function. However, the increases in systolic blood pr ...
... The pressure overload, established with AS, is initially compensated by the development of myocardial hypertrophy without dilatation of the left ventricular chamber (concentric hypertrophy) that is able to maintain for many years normal systolic function. However, the increases in systolic blood pr ...
Hypothermia and localized cold injuries
... ingestions and intoxications. Previously it was believed that temperature correction was necessary for analysis of arterial blood samples [26], but numerous studies have indicated that the uncorrected values might have greater value in the assessment of actual acid–base status [27]. The patient’s he ...
... ingestions and intoxications. Previously it was believed that temperature correction was necessary for analysis of arterial blood samples [26], but numerous studies have indicated that the uncorrected values might have greater value in the assessment of actual acid–base status [27]. The patient’s he ...
3 Acute renal failure Caroline Ashley Copyright Pharmaceutical Press www.pharmpress.com
... but the frequency with which it occurs with particular drugs is unknown. It is, however, important to be aware of the types of drug that can induce renal failure because there may be a specific antidote or, if suspected and acted on early, the failure may be reversible. Despite a large blood supply, ...
... but the frequency with which it occurs with particular drugs is unknown. It is, however, important to be aware of the types of drug that can induce renal failure because there may be a specific antidote or, if suspected and acted on early, the failure may be reversible. Despite a large blood supply, ...
Atrial Fibrillation: Manual of Clinical Guidelines
... increasingly common as one ages and is destined to be one of the largest clinical problems in cardiology as the population's median age rises. It is already responsible for a huge consumption of health care resources, as patients often require hospitalizations, expensive medications and a variety of ...
... increasingly common as one ages and is destined to be one of the largest clinical problems in cardiology as the population's median age rises. It is already responsible for a huge consumption of health care resources, as patients often require hospitalizations, expensive medications and a variety of ...
An Overview for the Layperson
... GBS is considered an autoimmune disorder since the immune system, normally protective of the patient’s own tissue, attacks the patient’s own tissue, or its ‘self’, hence use of the prefix, ‘auto’ (against ‘self’). Just why the immune system acts out of control in some people but not others is not fu ...
... GBS is considered an autoimmune disorder since the immune system, normally protective of the patient’s own tissue, attacks the patient’s own tissue, or its ‘self’, hence use of the prefix, ‘auto’ (against ‘self’). Just why the immune system acts out of control in some people but not others is not fu ...
Mortality Risk Associated with AF in Myocardial Infarction Patients
... MI population, is obtained from the Co-operative Cardiovascular Project in which Killip Class 4 is found to be the strongest independent risk-predictor for AF [odds ratio (OR) 1.58; 95% CI 1.45–1.73].6 In a prospective study of about 3,400 patients with acute coronary syndrome, Lau et al studied in ...
... MI population, is obtained from the Co-operative Cardiovascular Project in which Killip Class 4 is found to be the strongest independent risk-predictor for AF [odds ratio (OR) 1.58; 95% CI 1.45–1.73].6 In a prospective study of about 3,400 patients with acute coronary syndrome, Lau et al studied in ...