Anticoagulation in patients with heart valve replacements
... Minor bleeding from mucosa (nose, oropharynx, urinary tract, rectum, anus) and High INR : INR < 6.0 but > 0.7 above target INR o Reduce the warfarin dose (by 10 – 25%) & recheck INR in 1-2 days (half-life of warfarin is 36 – 42 hours) INR > 6 o Omit Warfarin for 1 – 2 days & recheck INR in 1-2 days, ...
... Minor bleeding from mucosa (nose, oropharynx, urinary tract, rectum, anus) and High INR : INR < 6.0 but > 0.7 above target INR o Reduce the warfarin dose (by 10 – 25%) & recheck INR in 1-2 days (half-life of warfarin is 36 – 42 hours) INR > 6 o Omit Warfarin for 1 – 2 days & recheck INR in 1-2 days, ...
Management of growth hormone deficiency in adults
... quality of life21 and a reduction in consumption of healthcare resources.22 A summary of evidence by Monson suggests that GH does not only provide short-term improvements in the above parameters but its effect is maintained with long-term administration.23 Mortality among recipients of GH replacemen ...
... quality of life21 and a reduction in consumption of healthcare resources.22 A summary of evidence by Monson suggests that GH does not only provide short-term improvements in the above parameters but its effect is maintained with long-term administration.23 Mortality among recipients of GH replacemen ...
End-Stage Renal Disease Among Aboriginal Peoples in
... Chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) have been recognized as a growing public health problem for populations across the globe, with higher rates in Aboriginal populations, given the associations with diabetes and obesity.1–5 ESRD is the final stage of chronic kidney disease, wit ...
... Chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) have been recognized as a growing public health problem for populations across the globe, with higher rates in Aboriginal populations, given the associations with diabetes and obesity.1–5 ESRD is the final stage of chronic kidney disease, wit ...
III. Self-care of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and chronic
... of self-monitoring, self-management and self-medication. In addition, self-care practices in many different societies represent a wide spectrum of options such as using body massage, religious and cultural rituals, and various ceremonies. Thus self-care also includes managing or minimising the way a ...
... of self-monitoring, self-management and self-medication. In addition, self-care practices in many different societies represent a wide spectrum of options such as using body massage, religious and cultural rituals, and various ceremonies. Thus self-care also includes managing or minimising the way a ...
Unmet medical need in Allergic Rhinitis and the patient
... • Secondly, the extent to which an individual values a good or service can be described in terms of the levels of these characteristics • The technique involves presenting individuals with choices of scenarios described in terms of attributes and associated levels • Participants are asked to choose ...
... • Secondly, the extent to which an individual values a good or service can be described in terms of the levels of these characteristics • The technique involves presenting individuals with choices of scenarios described in terms of attributes and associated levels • Participants are asked to choose ...
Clinical development fact sheet
... in subjects with CDAD. As the current standard of care for CDAD, oral vancomycin (125 mg qid for 10 days) was used as the active reference. The study was completed in December of 2012, after having enrolled 84 subjects with CDAD. The results of the Phase II study indicate that the effect of all dose ...
... in subjects with CDAD. As the current standard of care for CDAD, oral vancomycin (125 mg qid for 10 days) was used as the active reference. The study was completed in December of 2012, after having enrolled 84 subjects with CDAD. The results of the Phase II study indicate that the effect of all dose ...
High frequency of voriconazole-related phototoxicity in cystic fibrosis patients
... younger, and further analysis showed that seven out of the 12 concerned children were aged less than 9 yrs. Multivariate analysis showed that photosensitivity was only independently associated with DF508/DF508 genotype (OR 24.5, 95% CI 2.2– 272.9; p50.009). Seven patients were also given ciprofloxac ...
... younger, and further analysis showed that seven out of the 12 concerned children were aged less than 9 yrs. Multivariate analysis showed that photosensitivity was only independently associated with DF508/DF508 genotype (OR 24.5, 95% CI 2.2– 272.9; p50.009). Seven patients were also given ciprofloxac ...
Neurocysticercosis Among Children in Chicago
... reasons: an alternative neurological diagnosis was established (6 patients), the condition was diagnosed elsewhere (1 patient), or the criteria for diagnosis of neurocysticercosis were not met because of incomplete radiographic evaluation (20 patients). Forty-seven patients met our criteria for incl ...
... reasons: an alternative neurological diagnosis was established (6 patients), the condition was diagnosed elsewhere (1 patient), or the criteria for diagnosis of neurocysticercosis were not met because of incomplete radiographic evaluation (20 patients). Forty-seven patients met our criteria for incl ...
Practical recommendations for calcium channel antagonist
... Calcium channel antagonists (CCAs) are widely used for different cardiovascular disorders. At therapeutic doses, CCAs have a favourable side effect profile. However, in overdose, CCAs can cause serious complications, such as severe hypotension and bradycardia. Patients in whom a moderate to severe i ...
... Calcium channel antagonists (CCAs) are widely used for different cardiovascular disorders. At therapeutic doses, CCAs have a favourable side effect profile. However, in overdose, CCAs can cause serious complications, such as severe hypotension and bradycardia. Patients in whom a moderate to severe i ...
Sodium Chloride Injection, USP
... Clinical studies of Sodium Chloride Injection, USP did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. Other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in the responses between elderly and younger patie ...
... Clinical studies of Sodium Chloride Injection, USP did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. Other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in the responses between elderly and younger patie ...
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... What should a pharmacy technician do when a parent is struggling to determine the best dose of an OTC medication for a pediatric patient? Ask the pharmacist to determine the child’s dose for the caretaker if the dose information is not provided. ...
... What should a pharmacy technician do when a parent is struggling to determine the best dose of an OTC medication for a pediatric patient? Ask the pharmacist to determine the child’s dose for the caretaker if the dose information is not provided. ...
Incontinence Treatment
... There are several new non-surgical products on the market for female stress urinary incontinence. Brand names are listed: CapSure® and FemAssist®. - This type of device creates enough suction to keep the walls of the urethra together during stressful activities where someone might otherwise leak. Th ...
... There are several new non-surgical products on the market for female stress urinary incontinence. Brand names are listed: CapSure® and FemAssist®. - This type of device creates enough suction to keep the walls of the urethra together during stressful activities where someone might otherwise leak. Th ...
Klonopin (clonazepam)
... Panic disorder is associated with recurrent, unexpected panic attacks, that often involve a short period of intense fear or discomfort, along with other physical symptoms such as palpitations, sweating, shaking, shortness of breath, chest pain, nausea, dizziness, and fear of dying. The benefits of t ...
... Panic disorder is associated with recurrent, unexpected panic attacks, that often involve a short period of intense fear or discomfort, along with other physical symptoms such as palpitations, sweating, shaking, shortness of breath, chest pain, nausea, dizziness, and fear of dying. The benefits of t ...
Full Prescribing Information
... Serious and sometimes life-threatening infusion-related reactions characterized by one or more of the following symptoms can occur with DOXIL: flushing, shortness of breath, facial swelling, headache, chills, chest pain, back pain, tightness in the chest and throat, fever, tachycardia, pruritus, ras ...
... Serious and sometimes life-threatening infusion-related reactions characterized by one or more of the following symptoms can occur with DOXIL: flushing, shortness of breath, facial swelling, headache, chills, chest pain, back pain, tightness in the chest and throat, fever, tachycardia, pruritus, ras ...
cardiopulmonary resuscitation - Cornell University Veterinary
... with hypovolemia, but can potentially worsen perfusion in euvolemic patients by increasing venous pressure. Electrical defibrillation is indicated only in patients with documented ventricular fibrillation. The goal is to use a high current to depolarize myocardial cells simultaneously and put them i ...
... with hypovolemia, but can potentially worsen perfusion in euvolemic patients by increasing venous pressure. Electrical defibrillation is indicated only in patients with documented ventricular fibrillation. The goal is to use a high current to depolarize myocardial cells simultaneously and put them i ...
Chemotherapy Ordering
... All orders must contain dosage in milligrams per m (or per kg) and the total dose to be given based on the patient's BSA or weight. If a flat dose is ordered it should be clearly specified on the order. NOTE: If an oral agent is part of a treatment regimen, orders for chemotherapy regimen will be wr ...
... All orders must contain dosage in milligrams per m (or per kg) and the total dose to be given based on the patient's BSA or weight. If a flat dose is ordered it should be clearly specified on the order. NOTE: If an oral agent is part of a treatment regimen, orders for chemotherapy regimen will be wr ...
IDF Guide for Nurses - Immune Deficiency Foundation
... help nurses to administer this therapy, safely and effectively. By doing so, nurses are in a unique position to improve the treatment experiences and provide a better quality of life for patients living with primary immunodeficiency diseases. ...
... help nurses to administer this therapy, safely and effectively. By doing so, nurses are in a unique position to improve the treatment experiences and provide a better quality of life for patients living with primary immunodeficiency diseases. ...
Effect of Corticosteroids on Treatment Failure Among Hospitalized
... patients). In an earlier study conducted by the Neumofail Group,3 patients with treatment failure had higher mortality compared with those who did not experience treatment failure (25% vs 2%, respectively), and it was possible to use treatment failure as a surrogate parameter for mortality. In patie ...
... patients). In an earlier study conducted by the Neumofail Group,3 patients with treatment failure had higher mortality compared with those who did not experience treatment failure (25% vs 2%, respectively), and it was possible to use treatment failure as a surrogate parameter for mortality. In patie ...
Laser tonsil cryptolysis: In-office 500 cases review
... performed halitometry in patients suffering from recurrent tonsilloliths, finding a tenfold increase in the risk of halitosis when tonsilloliths were present. Conversely, all patients without tonsilloliths had normal halitometry. Tonsilloliths form within the tonsillar crypts. The external face of t ...
... performed halitometry in patients suffering from recurrent tonsilloliths, finding a tenfold increase in the risk of halitosis when tonsilloliths were present. Conversely, all patients without tonsilloliths had normal halitometry. Tonsilloliths form within the tonsillar crypts. The external face of t ...
Tinea pedis
... effects (e.g. nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain), blood pressure changes, skin rashes and rarely changes in liver enzyme levels. Other less common adverse events include pancreatitis, heart failure and leucopenia.12 Itraconazole should only be used in people with liver dysfunction if th ...
... effects (e.g. nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain), blood pressure changes, skin rashes and rarely changes in liver enzyme levels. Other less common adverse events include pancreatitis, heart failure and leucopenia.12 Itraconazole should only be used in people with liver dysfunction if th ...
Information for Residential Care Staff Handling Cytotoxic Drugs
... Cytotoxic drugs (chemotherapy) are hazardous drugs that destroy or damage rapidly dividing cells such as cancer cells They can also damage healthy cells which are rapidly dividing (e.g. mucosal cells and blood cells) but these recover more quickly than the cancer cells. Due to this damage on healthy ...
... Cytotoxic drugs (chemotherapy) are hazardous drugs that destroy or damage rapidly dividing cells such as cancer cells They can also damage healthy cells which are rapidly dividing (e.g. mucosal cells and blood cells) but these recover more quickly than the cancer cells. Due to this damage on healthy ...
efficacy of long-term obesity`s treatment with diethylpropion
... for convenience, we can compare them to the usual value of 0.05. The method, therefore, allows the assessment of an adjusted p value for each comparison at the 0.05 significance level while maintaining the family-wise false positive rate of 0.05. For the primary efficacy measure, the two-sided signi ...
... for convenience, we can compare them to the usual value of 0.05. The method, therefore, allows the assessment of an adjusted p value for each comparison at the 0.05 significance level while maintaining the family-wise false positive rate of 0.05. For the primary efficacy measure, the two-sided signi ...