UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FY 15 MEMBER HEALTH RISK STATUS NOVEMBER 11, 2015
... 52% have three or more co-morbidities up from 43% in FY 14 17.4% of members with COPD had more than one hospitalization (norm of 17.2%) The number of members with COPD who had an ER visit was 26.1% with the norm ...
... 52% have three or more co-morbidities up from 43% in FY 14 17.4% of members with COPD had more than one hospitalization (norm of 17.2%) The number of members with COPD who had an ER visit was 26.1% with the norm ...
MASSIVE ROTATOR CUFF TEARS - Nashville Knee and Shoulder
... Pathoanatomy and Pathomechanics: By definition, involve cuff tears of more than 5 cm and (almost by definition) involve more than than one tendon. The cuff is comprised of four muscles whose tendons form a histologically confluent sleeve of tissue around the humeral head. Most massive tears involve ...
... Pathoanatomy and Pathomechanics: By definition, involve cuff tears of more than 5 cm and (almost by definition) involve more than than one tendon. The cuff is comprised of four muscles whose tendons form a histologically confluent sleeve of tissue around the humeral head. Most massive tears involve ...
Triage with the French Emergency Nurses Classification in Hospital
... meet the dual objective of managing patients according to their complexity/severity and/or according to the intensity of their symptoms. The thought process leading to the creation of FRENCH version 2 (v.2) now being used by a number of metropolitan and overseas French hospitals took place during th ...
... meet the dual objective of managing patients according to their complexity/severity and/or according to the intensity of their symptoms. The thought process leading to the creation of FRENCH version 2 (v.2) now being used by a number of metropolitan and overseas French hospitals took place during th ...
Migraine - University of Washington
... “My dilaudid only works IV and only if I get at least 8mg at once.” “I have to get benadryl with it or I get itchy – I need 50mg… It has to be IV.” “I’m sooo nauseated too. I’m allergic to all the anti-nausea medications except IV phenergan.” ...
... “My dilaudid only works IV and only if I get at least 8mg at once.” “I have to get benadryl with it or I get itchy – I need 50mg… It has to be IV.” “I’m sooo nauseated too. I’m allergic to all the anti-nausea medications except IV phenergan.” ...
Postoperative Symptoms After Gynaecological Surgery
... Retching is defined as laboured spasmodic and rhythmical contractions of the respiratory muscles including the diaphragm, chest wall and abdominal wall muscles without the expulsion of gastric contents or opening of the mouth (Watcha & White 1992). The feature that distinguishes retching from vomiti ...
... Retching is defined as laboured spasmodic and rhythmical contractions of the respiratory muscles including the diaphragm, chest wall and abdominal wall muscles without the expulsion of gastric contents or opening of the mouth (Watcha & White 1992). The feature that distinguishes retching from vomiti ...
RHINITIS, SINUSITIS
... – Urticaria in the setting of antibiotics use might be due to the infection, rather than the antibiotic – Almost all urticaria is responsive to antihistamines; if your initial dose does not work, use more – When all else fails, refer to your favorite fellowship-trained allergy and immunology special ...
... – Urticaria in the setting of antibiotics use might be due to the infection, rather than the antibiotic – Almost all urticaria is responsive to antihistamines; if your initial dose does not work, use more – When all else fails, refer to your favorite fellowship-trained allergy and immunology special ...
PDF - CDA Presents
... Dugoni Foundation and president of the Alumni Association from which he received a Medallion of Distinction. Please join us in recognizing his work on behalf of the profession. In San Francisco, you’ll find people and programs to help you chart your course in dentistry. Experience hands-on workshops ...
... Dugoni Foundation and president of the Alumni Association from which he received a Medallion of Distinction. Please join us in recognizing his work on behalf of the profession. In San Francisco, you’ll find people and programs to help you chart your course in dentistry. Experience hands-on workshops ...
Treatment of acute atrial fibrillation
... population. In the past it was treated in the majority of cases by controlling the ventricular rate, whether the AF is acute or chronic. However, ventricular rate control alone does not address the underlying problem and the patients still remain in AF, cardiac output and symptoms have not been opti ...
... population. In the past it was treated in the majority of cases by controlling the ventricular rate, whether the AF is acute or chronic. However, ventricular rate control alone does not address the underlying problem and the patients still remain in AF, cardiac output and symptoms have not been opti ...
DOC - Calicut Medical Journal
... situs inversus totalis are unaware of this unusual condition until they seek medical care for an unrelated symptom. Situs inversus, first described by Aristotle in animals and Fabricius in humans [1], is an uncommon anomaly with an incidence varying from one in 4,000 to one in 20,000 live births [2] ...
... situs inversus totalis are unaware of this unusual condition until they seek medical care for an unrelated symptom. Situs inversus, first described by Aristotle in animals and Fabricius in humans [1], is an uncommon anomaly with an incidence varying from one in 4,000 to one in 20,000 live births [2] ...
Hernia Handbook - Carolinas HealthCare System
... Ultimately any of the complications described above or other less common problems following surgery could lead to the most serious consequence of all, death. Intraoperative death is extremely rare during hernia surgery. Death can also occur after surgery from severe bleeding, infections, heart and ...
... Ultimately any of the complications described above or other less common problems following surgery could lead to the most serious consequence of all, death. Intraoperative death is extremely rare during hernia surgery. Death can also occur after surgery from severe bleeding, infections, heart and ...
Lumbar Intraspinal Synovial and Ganglion Cysts (Facet Cysts)
... of the surgical specimen revealed that most of its wall contained fibrous connective tissue without synovial lining. (Hematoxylin-eosin, original magnification x350.) (F) Histologic examination of the base of the cyst adjacent to the facet joint where the synovial cells were ...
... of the surgical specimen revealed that most of its wall contained fibrous connective tissue without synovial lining. (Hematoxylin-eosin, original magnification x350.) (F) Histologic examination of the base of the cyst adjacent to the facet joint where the synovial cells were ...
TRAUMA SERIES: POLYTRAUMA Jassin M. Jouria, MD Dr. Jassin
... second stage of treatment, which is called acute care, involves care during the first few weeks of recovery. During this time, the patient is hospitalized and other injuries are treated (1). This period is also used to provide further treatment for the critical injuries and to ensure that the patien ...
... second stage of treatment, which is called acute care, involves care during the first few weeks of recovery. During this time, the patient is hospitalized and other injuries are treated (1). This period is also used to provide further treatment for the critical injuries and to ensure that the patien ...
Identification and Management of Pediatric Joint Hypermobility
... Throughout the literature and in clinical practice, joint hypermobility (JH) is referred to by different terms such as being “double-jointed” and is used interchangeably with joint laxity and/or ligamentous laxity. Those individuals with symptomatic manifestations of their JH are said to have joint ...
... Throughout the literature and in clinical practice, joint hypermobility (JH) is referred to by different terms such as being “double-jointed” and is used interchangeably with joint laxity and/or ligamentous laxity. Those individuals with symptomatic manifestations of their JH are said to have joint ...
Prevention and Treatment of Skin Tears Best Practice Recommendations for the
... term-care facility. They concluded that 80 per cent of skin tears occurred on the arms, especially the forearms.3 White, Karam and Cowell4 concluded that skin tears are most likely to occur during peak activity hours— 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Baranoski5 reports that skin te ...
... term-care facility. They concluded that 80 per cent of skin tears occurred on the arms, especially the forearms.3 White, Karam and Cowell4 concluded that skin tears are most likely to occur during peak activity hours— 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Baranoski5 reports that skin te ...
PRODUCT MONOGRAPH KADIAN CAPSULES (Morphine
... and leg pains, abdominal and muscle cramps, hot and cold flashes, insomnia, nausea, anorexia, vomiting, intestinal spasm, diarrhea, coryza and repetitive sneezing, increase in body temperature, blood pressure, respiratory rate and heart rate. Because of excessive loss of fluids through sweating, vom ...
... and leg pains, abdominal and muscle cramps, hot and cold flashes, insomnia, nausea, anorexia, vomiting, intestinal spasm, diarrhea, coryza and repetitive sneezing, increase in body temperature, blood pressure, respiratory rate and heart rate. Because of excessive loss of fluids through sweating, vom ...
Course Workbook - First Aid Institute Australia
... When a heart stops beating, the blood stops moving to all the parts of the body that need it. Within five (5) minutes of the heart stopping and the blood stagnating in the arteries, veins and capillaries; the body begins to die. Until help arrives, attempting cardiopulmonary resuscitation could be t ...
... When a heart stops beating, the blood stops moving to all the parts of the body that need it. Within five (5) minutes of the heart stopping and the blood stagnating in the arteries, veins and capillaries; the body begins to die. Until help arrives, attempting cardiopulmonary resuscitation could be t ...
Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)
... (manometry), emptying studies of the stomach, and esophageal acid perfusion (Bernstein test). Endoscopic examination, biopsy, and x-ray may be performed as an outpatient in a hospital setting. Light sedation may be used for endoscopic examinations. While most people with GERD respond to a combinatio ...
... (manometry), emptying studies of the stomach, and esophageal acid perfusion (Bernstein test). Endoscopic examination, biopsy, and x-ray may be performed as an outpatient in a hospital setting. Light sedation may be used for endoscopic examinations. While most people with GERD respond to a combinatio ...
Management of Acute and Chronic Cough in the Ambulatory Care
... culture should be performed to differentiate the viral pharyngitis from the streptococcal form.16 Streptococcal pharyngitis should be treated with antibiotics within 9 days of onset of infection to prevent acute rheumatic fever. Acute Bronchitis Cough with clear or purulent sputum is the major clini ...
... culture should be performed to differentiate the viral pharyngitis from the streptococcal form.16 Streptococcal pharyngitis should be treated with antibiotics within 9 days of onset of infection to prevent acute rheumatic fever. Acute Bronchitis Cough with clear or purulent sputum is the major clini ...
Pudendal nerve entrapment - Egyptian Society Of Chronic Pelvic
... ligaments. One block for each side affected is necessary. If the pain diminishes immediately or even vanishes completely as long as the effect of the local anesthetic persists, this is an indication that the pudendal nerve may be compromised in some fashion, and that possibly some damage to the nerv ...
... ligaments. One block for each side affected is necessary. If the pain diminishes immediately or even vanishes completely as long as the effect of the local anesthetic persists, this is an indication that the pudendal nerve may be compromised in some fashion, and that possibly some damage to the nerv ...
chronic gastritis
... atrophic gastritis and gastric cancer in regions with high incidence of these diseases. Pepsinogen determination is especially useful in epidemiological studies; however, the sensitivity and specificity of the assay is relatively low, with 84.6% and 73.5% values, respectively, reported in a recent s ...
... atrophic gastritis and gastric cancer in regions with high incidence of these diseases. Pepsinogen determination is especially useful in epidemiological studies; however, the sensitivity and specificity of the assay is relatively low, with 84.6% and 73.5% values, respectively, reported in a recent s ...