Principles of best practice: minimising pain at wound dressing
... ■ Visual scales include the Faces scale which uses cartoon faces ranging from a smiling face for ‘no pain’ to a tearful face for ‘worst pain’. The visual analogue scale (VAS) is commonly drawn as a 10cm line indicating a continuum between two extremes, for example ‘no pain’ to ‘worst pain’. Patients ...
... ■ Visual scales include the Faces scale which uses cartoon faces ranging from a smiling face for ‘no pain’ to a tearful face for ‘worst pain’. The visual analogue scale (VAS) is commonly drawn as a 10cm line indicating a continuum between two extremes, for example ‘no pain’ to ‘worst pain’. Patients ...
Implantation of fiducial markers for image guidance in prostate
... The questionnaire was completed by 135 of the 177 patients during their follow-up visits or after the CT simulation in a median time of 57 weeks (range, 1– 146 weeks) after the procedure. Most of the 42 patients who were not enrolled into this study were living in a remote city, and did not appear f ...
... The questionnaire was completed by 135 of the 177 patients during their follow-up visits or after the CT simulation in a median time of 57 weeks (range, 1– 146 weeks) after the procedure. Most of the 42 patients who were not enrolled into this study were living in a remote city, and did not appear f ...
Computed tomography in oral and maxillofacial radiology
... Thin sections in the axial plane, parallel to the Frankfurt Hoshow a large lesion in the palatal part of the alveolar bone with a thinning of the lower anterior border of the nasal cavity. rizontal (FH), are taken. Coronal reformations, orthogonal to the FH plane, are nearly routinely made. Sagittal ...
... Thin sections in the axial plane, parallel to the Frankfurt Hoshow a large lesion in the palatal part of the alveolar bone with a thinning of the lower anterior border of the nasal cavity. rizontal (FH), are taken. Coronal reformations, orthogonal to the FH plane, are nearly routinely made. Sagittal ...
An affordable overdenture option for an edentulous
... Ara Nazarian, DDS, DICOI, maintains a private practice in Troy, Michigan with an emphasis on comprehensive and restorative care. He is a Diplomate in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI). His articles have been published in many of today’s popular dental publications. Dr. Nazari ...
... Ara Nazarian, DDS, DICOI, maintains a private practice in Troy, Michigan with an emphasis on comprehensive and restorative care. He is a Diplomate in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI). His articles have been published in many of today’s popular dental publications. Dr. Nazari ...
For Patients - Fibromyalgia Treatment Center
... eighteen predetermined sites. Individual pain thresholds vary greatly and many so-called chronic fatigue patients are not particularly sensitive to finger-poking. Most of them do feel considerable aching, but mainly complain of fatigue, depression and cognitive impairment. There are no confirmatory ...
... eighteen predetermined sites. Individual pain thresholds vary greatly and many so-called chronic fatigue patients are not particularly sensitive to finger-poking. Most of them do feel considerable aching, but mainly complain of fatigue, depression and cognitive impairment. There are no confirmatory ...
Clinical Protocol Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Clinical Protocol
... Consider a soluble fibre (psyllium) as first line therapy in patients with IBS-C, possibly adding an osmotic laxative, with a trial of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors as second line therapy In patients with bloating or IBS-D as the predominant symptom consider the use of a probiotic (such as ...
... Consider a soluble fibre (psyllium) as first line therapy in patients with IBS-C, possibly adding an osmotic laxative, with a trial of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors as second line therapy In patients with bloating or IBS-D as the predominant symptom consider the use of a probiotic (such as ...
Diagnosis and Treatment of Neuropathic Pain
... is for technical reasons only able to demonstrate thick, rapidly conducting fibers, which means that fine fibers escape routine diagnosis. For this reason a specialized form of small fiber polyneuropathy which account for around 10% of diabetic polyneuropathy, especially in its early stages, is invi ...
... is for technical reasons only able to demonstrate thick, rapidly conducting fibers, which means that fine fibers escape routine diagnosis. For this reason a specialized form of small fiber polyneuropathy which account for around 10% of diabetic polyneuropathy, especially in its early stages, is invi ...
Neck and Arm Pain and Related Symptoms: Cervical Disc
... soft tissue irritation or inflammation as described above with the normal healing time 812 weeks. Malik et al 2004 found a preponderance of whiplash after relatively minor MVAs in comparison with patients with multiple trauma from high velocity MVAs with other injuries (ISS >16)* where only 2 /36 pa ...
... soft tissue irritation or inflammation as described above with the normal healing time 812 weeks. Malik et al 2004 found a preponderance of whiplash after relatively minor MVAs in comparison with patients with multiple trauma from high velocity MVAs with other injuries (ISS >16)* where only 2 /36 pa ...
Remember the last time you had the flu? The fatigue, aches, and
... pain....now imagine feeling that way almost every day of your life. That's what it's like to have fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a painful condition of the soft tissues, primarily the muscles, that affects approximately 3.7 million Americans. It causes widespread pain, stiffness, fatigue, and poor sl ...
... pain....now imagine feeling that way almost every day of your life. That's what it's like to have fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a painful condition of the soft tissues, primarily the muscles, that affects approximately 3.7 million Americans. It causes widespread pain, stiffness, fatigue, and poor sl ...
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... LVMI remained stable at levels below the LVH threshold throughout the 6.5 years of treatment. In a second open-label study in 14 paediatric patients ≥7 years of age, the results regarding heart rate variability were consistent with previous findings. In this study only one patient had LVH at baselin ...
... LVMI remained stable at levels below the LVH threshold throughout the 6.5 years of treatment. In a second open-label study in 14 paediatric patients ≥7 years of age, the results regarding heart rate variability were consistent with previous findings. In this study only one patient had LVH at baselin ...
Flotation REST in Applied Psychophysiology
... vehicle accidents, work accidents, or chronic illness. Most had endured their pain for longer than six months and had also suffered various levels of anxiety, anger, and depression. These emotional problems must be considered in the treatment of chronic pain patients. The first data are pre-post pa ...
... vehicle accidents, work accidents, or chronic illness. Most had endured their pain for longer than six months and had also suffered various levels of anxiety, anger, and depression. These emotional problems must be considered in the treatment of chronic pain patients. The first data are pre-post pa ...
Peripheral Arterial Disease and Acute Arterial Occlusion notes
... o Calf or foot pain Leriche syndrome o Impotence is caused by occlusion. Arterial versus Venous problem comparison Arterial o Decreased to absent pulses o Pale with dependent rubor o Thick toenails if fungal infection is present o Edema usually absent o Cool. Absence of hair; thin, shiny skin o ...
... o Calf or foot pain Leriche syndrome o Impotence is caused by occlusion. Arterial versus Venous problem comparison Arterial o Decreased to absent pulses o Pale with dependent rubor o Thick toenails if fungal infection is present o Edema usually absent o Cool. Absence of hair; thin, shiny skin o ...
Clinical and Educational Scholarship Showcase
... patient communication means “thinking out of the box.” The following case report is an excellent example of how these factors came together to effectively treat a patient; possibly saving his life. The patient, a 60- year-old white male, made an emergency visit to the dentist’s office for gingival b ...
... patient communication means “thinking out of the box.” The following case report is an excellent example of how these factors came together to effectively treat a patient; possibly saving his life. The patient, a 60- year-old white male, made an emergency visit to the dentist’s office for gingival b ...
Spondilolysis in athletes
... by examining a patient. Patients typically have complaints of pain in the back with intermittent pain to the legs. Spondylolisthesis can often cause muscle spasms, or tightness in the hamstrings. Spondylolisthesis is easily identified using plain radiographs. A lateral X-ray (from the side) will sho ...
... by examining a patient. Patients typically have complaints of pain in the back with intermittent pain to the legs. Spondylolisthesis can often cause muscle spasms, or tightness in the hamstrings. Spondylolisthesis is easily identified using plain radiographs. A lateral X-ray (from the side) will sho ...
Dentistry in Sweden
... Their duties may include diagnosis of caries and periodontal disease, and they may provide temporary fillings and local anaesthesia (mandibular and infiltration). Most dental hygienists work in locations where dentists work, with 600 employed in private practice and 2,100 in the public dental health ...
... Their duties may include diagnosis of caries and periodontal disease, and they may provide temporary fillings and local anaesthesia (mandibular and infiltration). Most dental hygienists work in locations where dentists work, with 600 employed in private practice and 2,100 in the public dental health ...
Greater Trochanteric Bursitis G
... injections) with varying results. Studies looking at the success of glucocorticoid injections showed response rates ranging from 60% to 100% after one or more injections.1 Current treatment consists of activity modifications; physical therapy modalities, including ice, heat, and diathermy; nonsteroi ...
... injections) with varying results. Studies looking at the success of glucocorticoid injections showed response rates ranging from 60% to 100% after one or more injections.1 Current treatment consists of activity modifications; physical therapy modalities, including ice, heat, and diathermy; nonsteroi ...
- Grünenthal Group
... Chronification – The transition from acute complaints, especially pain, to a chronic phenomenon is referred to as chronification. Chronification is at hand when an illness or symptoms, especially pain, persist for long periods of time (more than three to six months). This is usually due to improper ...
... Chronification – The transition from acute complaints, especially pain, to a chronic phenomenon is referred to as chronification. Chronification is at hand when an illness or symptoms, especially pain, persist for long periods of time (more than three to six months). This is usually due to improper ...
Rate the severity of your pain at its least and greatest times by
... The goal of the chiropractor is not to diagnose/treat any disease but to locate, analyze, and correct vertebral subluxations. The purpose being to improve joint mechanics and to restore the innate healing mechanisms of the body via a nervous system free of irritation/interference. I consent to the c ...
... The goal of the chiropractor is not to diagnose/treat any disease but to locate, analyze, and correct vertebral subluxations. The purpose being to improve joint mechanics and to restore the innate healing mechanisms of the body via a nervous system free of irritation/interference. I consent to the c ...
Canine Nasal Disease
... Foreign body: By far the most exciting of the nasal diseases, a persistent foreign body such as a foxtail lodged within the nasal cavity or nasopharynx can produce significant sneezing, nasal discharge, and even epistaxis. While not all foreign material is visible on CT scan, oftentimes the affected ...
... Foreign body: By far the most exciting of the nasal diseases, a persistent foreign body such as a foxtail lodged within the nasal cavity or nasopharynx can produce significant sneezing, nasal discharge, and even epistaxis. While not all foreign material is visible on CT scan, oftentimes the affected ...
Somatoform Disorders Objectives By the end of lecture, students
... We counldn’t find anything serious after the exam or investigations. But htere is something bothering you. Although the reason is not clear, this is a situation we face frequently…” Management – Discuss the diagnosis Better we should discuss how we can help you instead of the name. However, although ...
... We counldn’t find anything serious after the exam or investigations. But htere is something bothering you. Although the reason is not clear, this is a situation we face frequently…” Management – Discuss the diagnosis Better we should discuss how we can help you instead of the name. However, although ...
Neck Pain - Intermountain Healthcare
... given time.CLIN Neck pain is second only to low back pain in annual workers’ compensation fund’s expenses in the U.S.APTA ...
... given time.CLIN Neck pain is second only to low back pain in annual workers’ compensation fund’s expenses in the U.S.APTA ...
Anaphylaxis to black widow spider antivenom
... by mouth daily and ranitidine 150 mg by mouth twice daily. A follow-up telephone call was done at both 3 and at 7 days after presentation, and the patient denied symptoms such as headache, malaise, abdominal pain, hematuria, arthralgias, or rash. Most toxicologists agree that the use of antivenom is ...
... by mouth daily and ranitidine 150 mg by mouth twice daily. A follow-up telephone call was done at both 3 and at 7 days after presentation, and the patient denied symptoms such as headache, malaise, abdominal pain, hematuria, arthralgias, or rash. Most toxicologists agree that the use of antivenom is ...