Anesth Pain Med. 2014 February; 3(3): e16222. DOI: 10.5812/aapm.16222 Review Article
... local blood flow, and urethral smooth muscle contractions, are the main mechanisms of pain in these patients; furthermore, there is increased sensitivity to pain (10). Tension in the renal pelvis leads to the stimulation, synthesis and local release of prostaglandins, which induces diuresis and vaso ...
... local blood flow, and urethral smooth muscle contractions, are the main mechanisms of pain in these patients; furthermore, there is increased sensitivity to pain (10). Tension in the renal pelvis leads to the stimulation, synthesis and local release of prostaglandins, which induces diuresis and vaso ...
diarrhea
... c) Alkaline phosphatase elevated in chronic, but not acute hepatic abscess. d) Stool examination is insensitive; fecal antigen or polymerase chain reaction is recommended. e) Serum is anti-amoebic antibody positive in most patients after 1 week of symptoms. f ) Aspirate from liver abscess shows brow ...
... c) Alkaline phosphatase elevated in chronic, but not acute hepatic abscess. d) Stool examination is insensitive; fecal antigen or polymerase chain reaction is recommended. e) Serum is anti-amoebic antibody positive in most patients after 1 week of symptoms. f ) Aspirate from liver abscess shows brow ...
Ch15_Lesson
... 2. Pay close attention to any chest pain and patient medications, including nitroglycerin and aspirin 3. May have to gather information from relative due to patient having breathing or circulation difficulties E. If patient has chest discomfort 1. Assess nature and characteristics using OPQRST 2. Us ...
... 2. Pay close attention to any chest pain and patient medications, including nitroglycerin and aspirin 3. May have to gather information from relative due to patient having breathing or circulation difficulties E. If patient has chest discomfort 1. Assess nature and characteristics using OPQRST 2. Us ...
Remineralization of the Tooth Structure
... "loosely" bound fluoride. Ogaard et al. proved that structurally bound fluoride is not so important for remineralization but loosely bound fluoride are important (7,8,9). Fluoride is retained in intraoral reservoirs after the application of a fluoride treatment such as toothpaste, varnish or restora ...
... "loosely" bound fluoride. Ogaard et al. proved that structurally bound fluoride is not so important for remineralization but loosely bound fluoride are important (7,8,9). Fluoride is retained in intraoral reservoirs after the application of a fluoride treatment such as toothpaste, varnish or restora ...
Opioid Prescribing Guidelines
... (Appendix L on page 59) will help assure that you have considered all of your options and complied with recommended procedures. ...
... (Appendix L on page 59) will help assure that you have considered all of your options and complied with recommended procedures. ...
The Never-Ending Sinus Infection
... the road. Our specialists suggested that instead of rushing into surgery, we seek out the opinion of a local sinus specialist and if that did not work and the infections did not cease, we would look at doing a treatment called IVIG to replace the defective parts of his immune system. We agreed. As t ...
... the road. Our specialists suggested that instead of rushing into surgery, we seek out the opinion of a local sinus specialist and if that did not work and the infections did not cease, we would look at doing a treatment called IVIG to replace the defective parts of his immune system. We agreed. As t ...
Abdominal and Genitourinary Trauma
... − Provide privacy for the patient. − Look for blood on the undergarments. − Only inspect the external genitalia if: • The patient reports pain. • There are external signs of injury. ...
... − Provide privacy for the patient. − Look for blood on the undergarments. − Only inspect the external genitalia if: • The patient reports pain. • There are external signs of injury. ...
Oregon Opioid Prescribing Guidelines
... (Appendix L on page 59) will help assure that you have considered all of your options and complied with recommended procedures. ...
... (Appendix L on page 59) will help assure that you have considered all of your options and complied with recommended procedures. ...
What`s an incomplete? - University of Washington
... • 37 patients at < 6 weeks’ gestation • In 35 of 37, provider chose MVA • No re-aspirations needed in patients < 6 weeks more… Goldberg AB, et al. Obstet Gynecol. 2004. ...
... • 37 patients at < 6 weeks’ gestation • In 35 of 37, provider chose MVA • No re-aspirations needed in patients < 6 weeks more… Goldberg AB, et al. Obstet Gynecol. 2004. ...
Acute Vision Loss Introduction
... headache, and jaw claudication, and systemic symptoms such as fever, weight loss and anemia 2) Marcus Gunn pupil and engorged disk with dilated capillaries a. Tenderness over the temporal artery may not be present b. Suspect in any patient over 50 years of age c. Lab workup includes CBC, Glucose, Se ...
... headache, and jaw claudication, and systemic symptoms such as fever, weight loss and anemia 2) Marcus Gunn pupil and engorged disk with dilated capillaries a. Tenderness over the temporal artery may not be present b. Suspect in any patient over 50 years of age c. Lab workup includes CBC, Glucose, Se ...
PowerPoint version with pictures
... A diverticulum is a saccular dilation or outpouching of the mucosa through circular smooth muscle of intestinal wall. Diverticular disease occurs in 2 forms, diverticulosis, ( a multiple non inflamed diverticula ). In non inflamed the person is most often free of symptoms, but may have some abd. dis ...
... A diverticulum is a saccular dilation or outpouching of the mucosa through circular smooth muscle of intestinal wall. Diverticular disease occurs in 2 forms, diverticulosis, ( a multiple non inflamed diverticula ). In non inflamed the person is most often free of symptoms, but may have some abd. dis ...
Hiatus Hernia
... The diaphragm is a sheet of muscle that separates the lungs from the abdomen. When a person takes a deep breath, the dome-shaped diaphragm contracts and flattens. In doing this, the diaphragm pulls air into the lungs. The left diaphragm contains a small hole through which passes the tubeshaped esoph ...
... The diaphragm is a sheet of muscle that separates the lungs from the abdomen. When a person takes a deep breath, the dome-shaped diaphragm contracts and flattens. In doing this, the diaphragm pulls air into the lungs. The left diaphragm contains a small hole through which passes the tubeshaped esoph ...
Clinical Topics for Clinical Staff
... Many patients will have pain, shortness of breath, delirium and fatigue as they are dying. Patients may also experience emotional and spiritual distress. These symptoms can and should be managed to relieve distress at the end of life. Collaboration with pastoral care, palliative care, social work an ...
... Many patients will have pain, shortness of breath, delirium and fatigue as they are dying. Patients may also experience emotional and spiritual distress. These symptoms can and should be managed to relieve distress at the end of life. Collaboration with pastoral care, palliative care, social work an ...
Referral and treatment practices in Orthodontics. A questionnaire
... General dentists and /or dental hygienists are the “gatekeepers”, who see the child population on regular basis and can assess if the individual's bite development, bite morphology or bite function should be examined further by an orthodontist. The time and strategy of selecting patients to orthodon ...
... General dentists and /or dental hygienists are the “gatekeepers”, who see the child population on regular basis and can assess if the individual's bite development, bite morphology or bite function should be examined further by an orthodontist. The time and strategy of selecting patients to orthodon ...
Manipulation of the Ankle
... normal relaxation mechanisms required for normal function or gait. Classic scissors gait in the affected patient is characterized by flexed knee function due to over activity of the hamstrings. Conversely, when muscles are inhibited on a habitual basis, then the attributes of normal joint motions an ...
... normal relaxation mechanisms required for normal function or gait. Classic scissors gait in the affected patient is characterized by flexed knee function due to over activity of the hamstrings. Conversely, when muscles are inhibited on a habitual basis, then the attributes of normal joint motions an ...
Dural Sinus (Cerebral Venous) - University of Kansas Medical Center
... Objective: Closed head injury rarely predisposes patients, particularly children, to the development of dural sinus thrombosis. In addition, most cases of sinus thrombosis are subacute in nature. The following is a case report of a precipitous course of dural sinus thrombosis after closed head injur ...
... Objective: Closed head injury rarely predisposes patients, particularly children, to the development of dural sinus thrombosis. In addition, most cases of sinus thrombosis are subacute in nature. The following is a case report of a precipitous course of dural sinus thrombosis after closed head injur ...
2012 European Guideline for the Management of Pelvic
... Tuboovarian abscesses and pelvic peritonitis account for the main complications. Acute lower abdominal pain and fever are usually present. Ultrasound scanning may be useful to confirm a pelvic abscess while computed tomography may rule out other peritonitis. ...
... Tuboovarian abscesses and pelvic peritonitis account for the main complications. Acute lower abdominal pain and fever are usually present. Ultrasound scanning may be useful to confirm a pelvic abscess while computed tomography may rule out other peritonitis. ...
Structural Basis of Joint Instability as Cause for
... treat chronic musculoskeletal pain. This therapeutic approach, used in clinical practice for more than 100 years, was formalized by Hackett in the 1950s as a viable therapeutic strategy to treat ligamentous laxity and related musculoskeletal conditions [9, 10]. Prolotherapy entails the injection of ...
... treat chronic musculoskeletal pain. This therapeutic approach, used in clinical practice for more than 100 years, was formalized by Hackett in the 1950s as a viable therapeutic strategy to treat ligamentous laxity and related musculoskeletal conditions [9, 10]. Prolotherapy entails the injection of ...
Consent for IV Conscious Sedation
... sometimes associated with these procedures. Principal Risks and Complications: I understand that occasionally complications may be associated with IV conscious sedation. These include pain, facial swelling or bruising, inflammation of a vein (phlebitis), infection, bleeding discoloration, nausea, vo ...
... sometimes associated with these procedures. Principal Risks and Complications: I understand that occasionally complications may be associated with IV conscious sedation. These include pain, facial swelling or bruising, inflammation of a vein (phlebitis), infection, bleeding discoloration, nausea, vo ...
Physical Therapy Modalities - University of Western States
... presented in alphabetical order. Many physical therapy modalities are aimed at controlling pain and/or inflammation. As a general principle, these modalities should be used on a brief and limited basis as part of initial treatment of the acute patient or during acute flare-ups. The clinician should ...
... presented in alphabetical order. Many physical therapy modalities are aimed at controlling pain and/or inflammation. As a general principle, these modalities should be used on a brief and limited basis as part of initial treatment of the acute patient or during acute flare-ups. The clinician should ...
guidelines for counting clinical experiences
... 2. Students cannot count any procedure unless they personally perform the procedure. 3. The program will need to justify any questionable counting of cases by identifying the student’s level of participation and learning outcomes achieved. How to Use This Document: Students and program administrator ...
... 2. Students cannot count any procedure unless they personally perform the procedure. 3. The program will need to justify any questionable counting of cases by identifying the student’s level of participation and learning outcomes achieved. How to Use This Document: Students and program administrator ...