7 Acute Kidney Injury in Pregnancy Manisha Sahay Department of Nephrology
... preeclampsia include age older than 35 years or younger than 16 years, chronic hypertension, obesity, preexisting diabetes , renal disease, insulin resistance, Anti phospholipid antibody syndrome, African American race and pregnancy with a new partner. Fetal risk factors may be twin or multiple gest ...
... preeclampsia include age older than 35 years or younger than 16 years, chronic hypertension, obesity, preexisting diabetes , renal disease, insulin resistance, Anti phospholipid antibody syndrome, African American race and pregnancy with a new partner. Fetal risk factors may be twin or multiple gest ...
original article low-dose intrathecal morphine for postoperative
... duration of analgesia depends on the type of surgery1, 2 (12-36 hours). We evaluated the efficacy & safety profile of low-dose intrathecal morphine (3-4 mcg/kg) for postoperative pain management after various surgical procedures in children. METHODS: In our prospective observational clinical study, ...
... duration of analgesia depends on the type of surgery1, 2 (12-36 hours). We evaluated the efficacy & safety profile of low-dose intrathecal morphine (3-4 mcg/kg) for postoperative pain management after various surgical procedures in children. METHODS: In our prospective observational clinical study, ...
Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction: Ogilvie syndrome
... pseudo-obstruction commonly presents with features of large intestine obstruction but can have a variable presentation. Elderly patients are more prone for developing Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction (ACPO). In a review by Nanni et al in 1982 the term ACPO appeared in the literature.5 Vanek et al. r ...
... pseudo-obstruction commonly presents with features of large intestine obstruction but can have a variable presentation. Elderly patients are more prone for developing Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction (ACPO). In a review by Nanni et al in 1982 the term ACPO appeared in the literature.5 Vanek et al. r ...
ABG Analysis in Clinical Setting - The Association of Physicians of
... The concept of pH was put forward by the Danish chemist, Soren Peter Sorensen in 1909 to refer to the negative logarithm of hydrogen ion (H+) concentration. An increase in the pH indicates a proportionate decrease in the [H+] and a decrease in the pH indicates a proportionate increase in the [H+].1 ...
... The concept of pH was put forward by the Danish chemist, Soren Peter Sorensen in 1909 to refer to the negative logarithm of hydrogen ion (H+) concentration. An increase in the pH indicates a proportionate decrease in the [H+] and a decrease in the pH indicates a proportionate increase in the [H+].1 ...
Idiopathic Necrotizing FasciitisĈ Clinical Presentation, Microbiology
... occurs in the absence of a known causative factor or portal of entry for bacteria, so it may not be considered immediately when patients are admitted. This study aimed to identify specific features of idiopathic NF that are important for early recognition and to assess factors associated with mortal ...
... occurs in the absence of a known causative factor or portal of entry for bacteria, so it may not be considered immediately when patients are admitted. This study aimed to identify specific features of idiopathic NF that are important for early recognition and to assess factors associated with mortal ...
Managing Impotence A Patient Guide
... Aside from the degree of nerve-sparing surgery performed, other factors are associated with impotence after radical prostatectomy. The biggest risk factor is age. Studies have shown that while the majority of men under 50 years of age are potent after radical prostatectomy, only 22 percent of men o ...
... Aside from the degree of nerve-sparing surgery performed, other factors are associated with impotence after radical prostatectomy. The biggest risk factor is age. Studies have shown that while the majority of men under 50 years of age are potent after radical prostatectomy, only 22 percent of men o ...
Program and Abstracts - Asia-Pacific Pediatric Cardiac Society
... Dear Friends and Colleagues, It is our honor to host the First Asia-Pacific Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery in Bangkok, Thailand. This is the first scientific meeting of the Asia-Pacific Pediatric Cardiac Society which was previously known as the Asian-Pacific Society of Pediatr ...
... Dear Friends and Colleagues, It is our honor to host the First Asia-Pacific Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery in Bangkok, Thailand. This is the first scientific meeting of the Asia-Pacific Pediatric Cardiac Society which was previously known as the Asian-Pacific Society of Pediatr ...
ULTRAVIST® ULTRAVIST® 240 ULTRAVIST® 300 ULTRAVIST® 370
... hypersensitivity/anaphylactoid or other idiosyncratic reactions characterized by cardiovascular, respiratory, and cutaneous manifestations. Hypersensitivity/anaphylactoid reactions ranging from mild to severe reactions including shock are possible (see ADVERSE REACTIONS). Most adverse reactions to c ...
... hypersensitivity/anaphylactoid or other idiosyncratic reactions characterized by cardiovascular, respiratory, and cutaneous manifestations. Hypersensitivity/anaphylactoid reactions ranging from mild to severe reactions including shock are possible (see ADVERSE REACTIONS). Most adverse reactions to c ...
Why am I coughing up blood? - STA HealthCare Communications
... Isolated small volume hemoptysis (limited to blood streaking in sputum, or < 5 mL expectorated blood), when associated with an acute bronchitis, is usually benign and self-limited. In a young person (< 40) who is a non-smoker, with an isolated episode of scant hemoptysis during a respiratory tract i ...
... Isolated small volume hemoptysis (limited to blood streaking in sputum, or < 5 mL expectorated blood), when associated with an acute bronchitis, is usually benign and self-limited. In a young person (< 40) who is a non-smoker, with an isolated episode of scant hemoptysis during a respiratory tract i ...
Cholecystectomy - American College of Surgeons
... ●● Always wash your hands before and after touching near your incision site. ●● Do not soak in a bathtub until your stitches, Steri-Strips®, or staples are removed. You may take a shower after the second postoperative day unless you are told not to. ●● Follow your surgeon’s instructions on when to c ...
... ●● Always wash your hands before and after touching near your incision site. ●● Do not soak in a bathtub until your stitches, Steri-Strips®, or staples are removed. You may take a shower after the second postoperative day unless you are told not to. ●● Follow your surgeon’s instructions on when to c ...
February - Respiratory Care
... A videoi.tpe of the program will be provided to registered teleconference sites after the live program. The only equipment required for the videotape and Telephone Question-and-Answer Session is a VHS videocassette player, a television monitor, and a telephone/speaker phone with a mute button or con ...
... A videoi.tpe of the program will be provided to registered teleconference sites after the live program. The only equipment required for the videotape and Telephone Question-and-Answer Session is a VHS videocassette player, a television monitor, and a telephone/speaker phone with a mute button or con ...
Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Renal
... Cardiac Conduction System & ECG 1 . Describe the relationship between the ventricular action potentials of individual cardiac myocytes and the surface electrocardiogram (ECG). 2 . Identify the components of the cardiac electrical conduction system and the sequence of its activation. 3 . Describe th ...
... Cardiac Conduction System & ECG 1 . Describe the relationship between the ventricular action potentials of individual cardiac myocytes and the surface electrocardiogram (ECG). 2 . Identify the components of the cardiac electrical conduction system and the sequence of its activation. 3 . Describe th ...
Management of Pain in ADPKD and Anatomy of Renal Innervation
... the 12th thoracic paravertebral ganglia, synapses directly on the renal plexus. The upper lumbar splanchnic nerve, derived from the 1st lumbar paravertebral ganglia, sends fibers to the intermesenteric plexus as well as branches that synapse directly on the renal plexus. Fibers from the superior por ...
... the 12th thoracic paravertebral ganglia, synapses directly on the renal plexus. The upper lumbar splanchnic nerve, derived from the 1st lumbar paravertebral ganglia, sends fibers to the intermesenteric plexus as well as branches that synapse directly on the renal plexus. Fibers from the superior por ...
Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, Tenth
... a. Blood must pass through: i. Fast enough to maintain adequate circulation ii. Slow enough so cells can exchange oxygen and nutrients for waste b. Some tissues (lungs and kidneys) require a constant blood supply. c. Most tissues only require an intermittent blood supply. i. Muscles need minimal blo ...
... a. Blood must pass through: i. Fast enough to maintain adequate circulation ii. Slow enough so cells can exchange oxygen and nutrients for waste b. Some tissues (lungs and kidneys) require a constant blood supply. c. Most tissues only require an intermittent blood supply. i. Muscles need minimal blo ...
a rationale for the abdomen
... In Section One, a chart will guide the user through the location of presenting symptoms for most abdominal conditions to a selection of possible diagnoses. As an alternative, the algorithms in Section Two will indicate the diagnoses possible with a variety of abdominal presenting symptoms. Once a di ...
... In Section One, a chart will guide the user through the location of presenting symptoms for most abdominal conditions to a selection of possible diagnoses. As an alternative, the algorithms in Section Two will indicate the diagnoses possible with a variety of abdominal presenting symptoms. Once a di ...
Bronchiolitis - Child and Adolescent Health Service
... The decision to admit is made on the basis of the clinical history and physical examination. Investigations are not required to make that decision, however if performed the results should be considered. The need for admission is based on the above assessment of severity, but also needs to take into ...
... The decision to admit is made on the basis of the clinical history and physical examination. Investigations are not required to make that decision, however if performed the results should be considered. The need for admission is based on the above assessment of severity, but also needs to take into ...
heartworm disease in dogs
... Animals often have no signs or exhibit minimal signs, such as occasional coughing (designated as having “Class I heartworm disease”) Coughing and exercise intolerance associated with moderate lung damage (designated as having “Class II heartworm disease”) Extreme weight loss, with muscle wasti ...
... Animals often have no signs or exhibit minimal signs, such as occasional coughing (designated as having “Class I heartworm disease”) Coughing and exercise intolerance associated with moderate lung damage (designated as having “Class II heartworm disease”) Extreme weight loss, with muscle wasti ...
Occupational Therapy Management of the Patient who has
... range due to pain, and or onset of parathesias. Of note, for most mild to moderate CTS patients, A/PROM is expected to be within normal ranges. As the compression progresses, intrinsic muscles, such as the abductor pollicis brevis, flexor pollicis brevis, the opponens pollicis, and the adductor pol ...
... range due to pain, and or onset of parathesias. Of note, for most mild to moderate CTS patients, A/PROM is expected to be within normal ranges. As the compression progresses, intrinsic muscles, such as the abductor pollicis brevis, flexor pollicis brevis, the opponens pollicis, and the adductor pol ...
Standard of Care: Carpal Tunnel Release
... range due to pain, and or onset of parathesias. Of note, for most mild to moderate CTS patients, A/PROM is expected to be within normal ranges. As the compression progresses, intrinsic muscles, such as the abductor pollicis brevis, flexor pollicis brevis, the opponens pollicis, and the adductor pol ...
... range due to pain, and or onset of parathesias. Of note, for most mild to moderate CTS patients, A/PROM is expected to be within normal ranges. As the compression progresses, intrinsic muscles, such as the abductor pollicis brevis, flexor pollicis brevis, the opponens pollicis, and the adductor pol ...
Prerenal ARF
... concentrations. Other factors that contribute to hypocalcemia include tissue resistance to the actions of parathyroid hormone and reduced levels of 1,25dihydroxyvitamin D. Hypocalcemia is often asymptomatic but can cause perioral paresthesia, muscle cramps, seizures, altered mental status, prolongat ...
... concentrations. Other factors that contribute to hypocalcemia include tissue resistance to the actions of parathyroid hormone and reduced levels of 1,25dihydroxyvitamin D. Hypocalcemia is often asymptomatic but can cause perioral paresthesia, muscle cramps, seizures, altered mental status, prolongat ...
Anesthesia for patients with pulmonary hypertension
... left heart disease, lung disease, and pulmonary thromboembolic disease, causes which are more common in patients requiring surgery [2]. In addition to guidelines from this symposium [3], guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension have been recently published by several ...
... left heart disease, lung disease, and pulmonary thromboembolic disease, causes which are more common in patients requiring surgery [2]. In addition to guidelines from this symposium [3], guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension have been recently published by several ...
NIDA Quick Screen V1.0
... Questions 1-8 of the NIDA-Modified ASSIST V2.0 Instructions: Patients may fill in the following form themselves but screening personnel should offer to read the questions aloud in a private setting and complete the form for the patient. To preserve confidentiality, a protective sheet should be plac ...
... Questions 1-8 of the NIDA-Modified ASSIST V2.0 Instructions: Patients may fill in the following form themselves but screening personnel should offer to read the questions aloud in a private setting and complete the form for the patient. To preserve confidentiality, a protective sheet should be plac ...
CHAPTER 19 - Pulmonary Rehabilitation
... and comorbidities. Items to be noted include surgical procedures, family history, use of medical resources (e.g., hospitalizations, emergency department visits), medications, oxygen use, allergies, smoking/alcohol/other substance abuse history, occupational and environmental exposures, social suppor ...
... and comorbidities. Items to be noted include surgical procedures, family history, use of medical resources (e.g., hospitalizations, emergency department visits), medications, oxygen use, allergies, smoking/alcohol/other substance abuse history, occupational and environmental exposures, social suppor ...