KUWAIT MEDICAL JOURNAL
... duly referred to in the main text. Tables recording only a few values are not appreciated, since such information can be more accurately, usefully and concisely presented as a sentence or two in the text. ...
... duly referred to in the main text. Tables recording only a few values are not appreciated, since such information can be more accurately, usefully and concisely presented as a sentence or two in the text. ...
Recommendations for anesthesia and perioperative
... be used whenever possible. If general anesthesia is unavoidable, special precautions must be taken. In particular, for patients at increased risk of respiratory complications (i.e., postoperative atelectasis, acute respiratory failure, nosocomial infections), noninvasive ventilation associated with ...
... be used whenever possible. If general anesthesia is unavoidable, special precautions must be taken. In particular, for patients at increased risk of respiratory complications (i.e., postoperative atelectasis, acute respiratory failure, nosocomial infections), noninvasive ventilation associated with ...
November 2014 PBAC Meeting
... The PBAC noted that injectable MS drugs were also being considered as part of the first tranche of the Post Market Review of PBS Authorities (item 9.2 refers). The PBAC advised that any recommendation to amend these listings to Streamlined Authorities as part of its consideration of that Review woul ...
... The PBAC noted that injectable MS drugs were also being considered as part of the first tranche of the Post Market Review of PBS Authorities (item 9.2 refers). The PBAC advised that any recommendation to amend these listings to Streamlined Authorities as part of its consideration of that Review woul ...
Primary care slides
... Tolerability of Tegaserod • Diarrhea: • tegaserod 9% vs placebo 4% • In most cases, diarrhea occurred within the first week of treatment ...
... Tolerability of Tegaserod • Diarrhea: • tegaserod 9% vs placebo 4% • In most cases, diarrhea occurred within the first week of treatment ...
Pneumonia in the Very Old
... incidence for non-institutionalised patients estimated at between 25 and 44 per 1000 population, up to four times that of patients younger than 65. Older residents of chroniccare institutions have an incidence of 33 to 114 cases per 1000 population per year. Fein et al1 state that at any given momen ...
... incidence for non-institutionalised patients estimated at between 25 and 44 per 1000 population, up to four times that of patients younger than 65. Older residents of chroniccare institutions have an incidence of 33 to 114 cases per 1000 population per year. Fein et al1 state that at any given momen ...
Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of delirium
... findings that the disturbance is caused by the direct physiological consequences of a general medical condition, substance intoxication or substance withdrawal. ...
... findings that the disturbance is caused by the direct physiological consequences of a general medical condition, substance intoxication or substance withdrawal. ...
Identity Crisis: An Examination of the Costs and
... code, and gender, and it may use medical-record numbers and all or part of the Social Security number. The problem with personal attribute keys such as name and address is that they are usually not unique to the individual, change over time, and are often entered into different systems in different fo ...
... code, and gender, and it may use medical-record numbers and all or part of the Social Security number. The problem with personal attribute keys such as name and address is that they are usually not unique to the individual, change over time, and are often entered into different systems in different fo ...
Exercise for Patients With COPD: An Integral Yet
... Abstract: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) was the third leading cause of mortality in the United States in 2009 and accounts for millions of dollars in health care expenses annually. It is characterized by slow declines in functional ability and exercise tolerance, which are strongly pr ...
... Abstract: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) was the third leading cause of mortality in the United States in 2009 and accounts for millions of dollars in health care expenses annually. It is characterized by slow declines in functional ability and exercise tolerance, which are strongly pr ...
Slide 1
... InterQual criteria are clinically based on best practice, clinical data and medical literature The criteria are updated continually and released annually The criteria is the first level screening tool to assist in determining if the proposed services are clinically indicated and in the appropr ...
... InterQual criteria are clinically based on best practice, clinical data and medical literature The criteria are updated continually and released annually The criteria is the first level screening tool to assist in determining if the proposed services are clinically indicated and in the appropr ...
HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION •
... contains 250 mg or 500 mg amoxicillin as the trihydrate. The cap and body of the 250-mg capsule are imprinted with the product name AMOXIL and 250; the cap and body of the 500 mg capsule are imprinted with AMOXIL and 500. Tablets: 500 mg, 875 mg. Each tablet contains 500 mg or 875 mg amoxicillin as ...
... contains 250 mg or 500 mg amoxicillin as the trihydrate. The cap and body of the 250-mg capsule are imprinted with the product name AMOXIL and 250; the cap and body of the 500 mg capsule are imprinted with AMOXIL and 500. Tablets: 500 mg, 875 mg. Each tablet contains 500 mg or 875 mg amoxicillin as ...
Preliminary evaluation of tear production in dogs hospitalized in an
... protocol in critically ill dogs. All canine ICU patients, except those that would suffer adverse effects from such an intervention (eg, dyspneic animals), would likely benefit from artificial tear gel instillation every 2–4 hours. Feline patients were not evaluated in this study, as feline STT value ...
... protocol in critically ill dogs. All canine ICU patients, except those that would suffer adverse effects from such an intervention (eg, dyspneic animals), would likely benefit from artificial tear gel instillation every 2–4 hours. Feline patients were not evaluated in this study, as feline STT value ...
Somnote® CIV (Chloral Hydrate Capsules, USP 500 mg) (81 kb PDF
... Safe, Effective Treatment of Simple Insomnia bout 60 million Americans suffer from insomnia each year. People with insomnia report that they cannot fall asleep or they cannot stay asleep. This can lead to serious sleep deficits and other health problems. Insomnia tends to increase with age and affec ...
... Safe, Effective Treatment of Simple Insomnia bout 60 million Americans suffer from insomnia each year. People with insomnia report that they cannot fall asleep or they cannot stay asleep. This can lead to serious sleep deficits and other health problems. Insomnia tends to increase with age and affec ...
Beating Bad Seizures, Part 2 of 3
... Second, medication needs to be chosen to have the least amount of side effects for the child. Here is where the new medications may have an advantage. So far research has not shown the new AEDs are necessarily more effective at stopping seizures than the old drugs, but there is evidence that some h ...
... Second, medication needs to be chosen to have the least amount of side effects for the child. Here is where the new medications may have an advantage. So far research has not shown the new AEDs are necessarily more effective at stopping seizures than the old drugs, but there is evidence that some h ...
Low-Dose Otelixizumab Anti-CD3 Monoclonal Antibody DEFEND
... years of age with a diagnosis of newonset (#90 days between the initial diagnosis and the first dose of study drug) type 1a autoimmune diabetes based on American Diabetes Association and World Health Organization criteria. All subjects required insulin treatment currently or at some point between the ...
... years of age with a diagnosis of newonset (#90 days between the initial diagnosis and the first dose of study drug) type 1a autoimmune diabetes based on American Diabetes Association and World Health Organization criteria. All subjects required insulin treatment currently or at some point between the ...
LEUKEMIA CHRONIC MYELOID Tariq I Mughal A Concise Clinical Guide
... and predictive (treatment- humor!) related) factors, that may help to predict survival for individual patients. The most widely used methods are those established by ...
... and predictive (treatment- humor!) related) factors, that may help to predict survival for individual patients. The most widely used methods are those established by ...
Pediatric Clips THE CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CENTER OF DAYTON
... Chronic Headaches Chronic daily headaches (CDH) are defined as headaches being present for at least two to three months and occur at least 15 days per month. They may evolve from less frequent migraine headaches which occur more often, begin as NDPH or progress from episodic to chronic tension-type ...
... Chronic Headaches Chronic daily headaches (CDH) are defined as headaches being present for at least two to three months and occur at least 15 days per month. They may evolve from less frequent migraine headaches which occur more often, begin as NDPH or progress from episodic to chronic tension-type ...
Highlights of the American Academy of Dermatology 61st Annual
... Barbara A. Burrall, MD; Steven R. Feldman, MD, PhD; Judy Hu, MD; Arthur C. Huntley, MD This activity is not sanctioned by, nor a part of, the American Academy of Dermatology. ...
... Barbara A. Burrall, MD; Steven R. Feldman, MD, PhD; Judy Hu, MD; Arthur C. Huntley, MD This activity is not sanctioned by, nor a part of, the American Academy of Dermatology. ...
drugs sedation in icu
... oxygen consumption.7,8 Agitation can also lead patients to pull out or dislodge intravenous (IV) and hemodynamic monitoring catheters or endotracheal tubes. The expected outcomes for sedation of patients experiencing agitation include a decrease in anxiety and agitation and freedom from injury. Use ...
... oxygen consumption.7,8 Agitation can also lead patients to pull out or dislodge intravenous (IV) and hemodynamic monitoring catheters or endotracheal tubes. The expected outcomes for sedation of patients experiencing agitation include a decrease in anxiety and agitation and freedom from injury. Use ...
2010 EMS Biocare Emergency Medical Services Clinical Protocols
... contact BIOCARE MEDICAL CONTROL contained within it. For legal and quality improvement purposes, all medical consultations or orders must be obtained via the recorded phone line at 214-947-8486. Once communication with Biocare Medical Control has been established (with the exception of an initial no ...
... contact BIOCARE MEDICAL CONTROL contained within it. For legal and quality improvement purposes, all medical consultations or orders must be obtained via the recorded phone line at 214-947-8486. Once communication with Biocare Medical Control has been established (with the exception of an initial no ...
How-to Guide:
... Poorly executed care transitions negatively affect patients’ health, well-being, and family resources and unnecessarily increase health care system costs. Continuity in patients' medical care is especially critical following a hospital discharge. For older patients with multiple chronic conditions, ...
... Poorly executed care transitions negatively affect patients’ health, well-being, and family resources and unnecessarily increase health care system costs. Continuity in patients' medical care is especially critical following a hospital discharge. For older patients with multiple chronic conditions, ...
Can drug resistance in epilepsy be minimized?
... in a high proportion of patients not achieving seizure control It is often stated that in many patients with apparently refractory epilepsy, persistence of seizures frequently results from failure to increase AED dosage up to the highest tolerated level. In fact, there is little evidence that furthe ...
... in a high proportion of patients not achieving seizure control It is often stated that in many patients with apparently refractory epilepsy, persistence of seizures frequently results from failure to increase AED dosage up to the highest tolerated level. In fact, there is little evidence that furthe ...
Use Cases and Use Case Model
... GGH Emergency Room. When the ambulance arrives, Barbara Bandaid briefs the crew on Ned’s condition and Mrs. Nuclear’s permission to transport to the hospital. Emergency Care: The ambulance took Ned to Good Health Hospital Emergency Department. On the way, they administered epinephrine and diphenhydr ...
... GGH Emergency Room. When the ambulance arrives, Barbara Bandaid briefs the crew on Ned’s condition and Mrs. Nuclear’s permission to transport to the hospital. Emergency Care: The ambulance took Ned to Good Health Hospital Emergency Department. On the way, they administered epinephrine and diphenhydr ...
Mitigating the Effects of Opioid Use Among Workers
... • Training for supervisors should provide education on how to identify opioid use disorder behaviors. Similarly, understanding strategies on how to effectively intervene and communicate with employees who may be struggling increases the likelihood of individuals receiving treatment in a timely manne ...
... • Training for supervisors should provide education on how to identify opioid use disorder behaviors. Similarly, understanding strategies on how to effectively intervene and communicate with employees who may be struggling increases the likelihood of individuals receiving treatment in a timely manne ...