Section 1. Current Scientific Evidence on Glycemic Control and
... exhibiting hyperglycemia), insulin should be given in an anticipatory and physiologic manner. A prospective, multicenter, randomized trial comparing the efficacy and safety of a basal-bolus regimen with that of sliding scale insulin in patients with type 2 diabetes demonstrated that basal-bolus insu ...
... exhibiting hyperglycemia), insulin should be given in an anticipatory and physiologic manner. A prospective, multicenter, randomized trial comparing the efficacy and safety of a basal-bolus regimen with that of sliding scale insulin in patients with type 2 diabetes demonstrated that basal-bolus insu ...
Trauma Protocols, Tab 1000
... 1. All decisions to withhold CPR and resuscitation efforts should be sufficiently documented and readily supported by protocol. 2. Avoid disturbing a potential crime scene unless it is necessary to do so to effect patient resuscitative efforts. 3. ECG confirmation of death is not required for: a. In ...
... 1. All decisions to withhold CPR and resuscitation efforts should be sufficiently documented and readily supported by protocol. 2. Avoid disturbing a potential crime scene unless it is necessary to do so to effect patient resuscitative efforts. 3. ECG confirmation of death is not required for: a. In ...
Training Bulletin, Issue Number 110 – version 1.0 Revised
... most appropriate hospital for patients experiencing signs and symptoms of acute stroke. The Paramedic Prompt Card provides paramedics with a quick reference of the indications and contraindications for bypassing a community hospital and transporting patients directly to a Designated Stroke Centre un ...
... most appropriate hospital for patients experiencing signs and symptoms of acute stroke. The Paramedic Prompt Card provides paramedics with a quick reference of the indications and contraindications for bypassing a community hospital and transporting patients directly to a Designated Stroke Centre un ...
anesthesia residency: objectives of training
... Residents should begin to appreciate the unique aspects of the manager role as an anesthesiologist. This includes, but is not limited to, on call urgent/emergent case prioritization, OR call schedules, hospital systems to care for patients before, during, and after a procedure, and the anesthesiolog ...
... Residents should begin to appreciate the unique aspects of the manager role as an anesthesiologist. This includes, but is not limited to, on call urgent/emergent case prioritization, OR call schedules, hospital systems to care for patients before, during, and after a procedure, and the anesthesiolog ...
Selection of Suitable a Vein - Canterbury District Health Board
... Canterbury District Health Board Intravenous Cannulation Handbook 2010 ...
... Canterbury District Health Board Intravenous Cannulation Handbook 2010 ...
clin indicators - pm.appstate.edu
... efficient method of diagnosis and management of dysphagia, including the determination of whether an instrumental examination will best serve the patient. B. Evidence-based research studies, published clinical reports, clinical experience, and clinical scenarios provided the basis for the developmen ...
... efficient method of diagnosis and management of dysphagia, including the determination of whether an instrumental examination will best serve the patient. B. Evidence-based research studies, published clinical reports, clinical experience, and clinical scenarios provided the basis for the developmen ...
ACNE Managing in primary care
... most often affects young males. For further information, including photographs of each stage of acne, see: “How to treat acne”, BPJ 20 (Apr, 2009). Discuss the severity of the patient’s acne with them. Many people will perceive their acne to be worse than the clinical appearance suggests, and this ...
... most often affects young males. For further information, including photographs of each stage of acne, see: “How to treat acne”, BPJ 20 (Apr, 2009). Discuss the severity of the patient’s acne with them. Many people will perceive their acne to be worse than the clinical appearance suggests, and this ...
version - California Workers` Compensation Institute
... lesser of the actual charge or the calculated rate established by this fee schedule. Authority: Sections 133, 4603.5, 5307.1 and 5307.3, Labor Code. Reference: Sections 4600, 5307.1 and 5307.11, Labor Code. § 9789.12.3 Status Codes C, I, N and R (a) Except as otherwise provided in this fee schedule, ...
... lesser of the actual charge or the calculated rate established by this fee schedule. Authority: Sections 133, 4603.5, 5307.1 and 5307.3, Labor Code. Reference: Sections 4600, 5307.1 and 5307.11, Labor Code. § 9789.12.3 Status Codes C, I, N and R (a) Except as otherwise provided in this fee schedule, ...
1997 Documentation Guidelines for Evaluation
... The content and documentation requirements for each type and level of examination are summarized below and described in detail in tables beginning on page 13. In the tables, organ systems and body areas recognized by CPT for purposes of describing examinations are shown in the left column. The cont ...
... The content and documentation requirements for each type and level of examination are summarized below and described in detail in tables beginning on page 13. In the tables, organ systems and body areas recognized by CPT for purposes of describing examinations are shown in the left column. The cont ...
Syllabus
... Discuss the role of liver biopsy in the diagnosis and the available techniques. Discuss treatment of metastatic hepatic tumors. 2. Describe the causes of splenomegaly. Discuss the most common signs and symptoms associated with hypersplenism. Compare and contrast hypersplenism with an enlarge ...
... Discuss the role of liver biopsy in the diagnosis and the available techniques. Discuss treatment of metastatic hepatic tumors. 2. Describe the causes of splenomegaly. Discuss the most common signs and symptoms associated with hypersplenism. Compare and contrast hypersplenism with an enlarge ...
Care of the Patient with Myasthenia Gravis
... The goal of this guideline is to offer evidence-based recommendations on nursing activities that have the potential to maximize outcomes for patients of all ages and all types of MG. Not all recommendations concern activities independently performed by registered nurses (RNs), but nurses are respons ...
... The goal of this guideline is to offer evidence-based recommendations on nursing activities that have the potential to maximize outcomes for patients of all ages and all types of MG. Not all recommendations concern activities independently performed by registered nurses (RNs), but nurses are respons ...
cigna standards and guidelines/medical necessity criteria
... important clinical information with other treating clinicians. This is important not only as we attempt to provide an integrated and holistic health care experience for individuals, but this also perpetuates the stigma associated with behavioral health and substance use disorders. With all of the co ...
... important clinical information with other treating clinicians. This is important not only as we attempt to provide an integrated and holistic health care experience for individuals, but this also perpetuates the stigma associated with behavioral health and substance use disorders. With all of the co ...
26-0009-3200 ART Epi Patient`s Manual.fm
... typically lasts about 1 to 2 hours. Later, your doctor sets the pulse generator to deliver periodic stimulation 24 hours a day (for example, 30 seconds ON and 5 minutes OFF). If you have a Model 106, your doctor may also enable an automatic stimulation feature. This feature responds to increases in ...
... typically lasts about 1 to 2 hours. Later, your doctor sets the pulse generator to deliver periodic stimulation 24 hours a day (for example, 30 seconds ON and 5 minutes OFF). If you have a Model 106, your doctor may also enable an automatic stimulation feature. This feature responds to increases in ...
The Investigation of Protective Effect of Quercetin Against Kidney
... Introduction: Extracorporeal blood purification has been used for treating sepsis patients last decade. This approach is based on evidence that a long-lasting and excessive inflammatory reaction which is related to a continuous release of inflammatory mediators can lead to multiple organ failure res ...
... Introduction: Extracorporeal blood purification has been used for treating sepsis patients last decade. This approach is based on evidence that a long-lasting and excessive inflammatory reaction which is related to a continuous release of inflammatory mediators can lead to multiple organ failure res ...
Nitric Oxide - Agency for Clinical Innovation
... Inhalation of nitric oxide via the INOmax Delivery System will be performed in ICU by personnel trained and competent in this procedure. The handover circuit checklist must be attended on handover every shift Methaemoglobin level must be closely monitored during NO therapy WARNING: Ventilator change ...
... Inhalation of nitric oxide via the INOmax Delivery System will be performed in ICU by personnel trained and competent in this procedure. The handover circuit checklist must be attended on handover every shift Methaemoglobin level must be closely monitored during NO therapy WARNING: Ventilator change ...
Laparoscopy Today 5-1
... The American consumer is increasingly more connected to the Internet and is being constantly barraged with a growing number of television and other presentations on healthrelated themes. Cable television channels air a wide variety of medical shows that demonstrate a diverse array of technology, sci ...
... The American consumer is increasingly more connected to the Internet and is being constantly barraged with a growing number of television and other presentations on healthrelated themes. Cable television channels air a wide variety of medical shows that demonstrate a diverse array of technology, sci ...
Acne Vulgaris - Persatuan Dermatologi Malaysia
... children and certain hormonal diseases are also known to be at increase risk of getting acne. Certain medications such steroid, anti-tuberculous medication and anti- cancer treatment can cause acne. Products or environment that block our hair follicles can also cause acne. 5. What can worsen acne? ...
... children and certain hormonal diseases are also known to be at increase risk of getting acne. Certain medications such steroid, anti-tuberculous medication and anti- cancer treatment can cause acne. Products or environment that block our hair follicles can also cause acne. 5. What can worsen acne? ...
oregon medical guidelines - Oregon Department of Justice
... OF SEXUAL ABUSE IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS As the editors approached the process of revising these guidelines, the original statement of purpose was reviewed. It was discovered that our purpose remains essentially unchanged. The original statement is included verbatim in this second edition, as a r ...
... OF SEXUAL ABUSE IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS As the editors approached the process of revising these guidelines, the original statement of purpose was reviewed. It was discovered that our purpose remains essentially unchanged. The original statement is included verbatim in this second edition, as a r ...
Preventing Medication Errors with Chemotherapy and Biotherapy
... study, the errors occurred at the prescribing and administration steps. Regardless of the exact rate of medication errors for chemotherapy agents, the safe use of these therapies presents unique challenges that demand additional safety systems. Chemotherapy agents often have a narrow therapeutic ind ...
... study, the errors occurred at the prescribing and administration steps. Regardless of the exact rate of medication errors for chemotherapy agents, the safe use of these therapies presents unique challenges that demand additional safety systems. Chemotherapy agents often have a narrow therapeutic ind ...
Sunday, March 11 - European Society of Radiology
... Many radiologists have a passion for photography outside of work. Just take a look at the stunning exhibition of landscape and portrait photos on the ground floor of the Austria Center. From the large number of entries, the judges had to select 10 photos to display at ECR. Shown here are The True Co ...
... Many radiologists have a passion for photography outside of work. Just take a look at the stunning exhibition of landscape and portrait photos on the ground floor of the Austria Center. From the large number of entries, the judges had to select 10 photos to display at ECR. Shown here are The True Co ...
RESIDENT MANUAL 2014-2015 JEFFERSON MEDICAL COLLEGE
... communicate concepts learned through independent scholarship and formal didactic education. The faculty is singularly dedicated to the curriculum: resident attendance at Wednesday morning conferences is mandatory—no conflicting clinical responsibilities are scheduled. PGY 2-5 residents spend all Wed ...
... communicate concepts learned through independent scholarship and formal didactic education. The faculty is singularly dedicated to the curriculum: resident attendance at Wednesday morning conferences is mandatory—no conflicting clinical responsibilities are scheduled. PGY 2-5 residents spend all Wed ...
Moral distress in nursing: Contributing factors, outcomes and
... consequence, conflict in professional relationships is a most common contributor to moral distress.19 For example, it has been demonstrated that nurses ‘felt that they lacked either power to speak against physician’s opinions’, or ‘believed that their opinion would not be accepted’.25 This affirms b ...
... consequence, conflict in professional relationships is a most common contributor to moral distress.19 For example, it has been demonstrated that nurses ‘felt that they lacked either power to speak against physician’s opinions’, or ‘believed that their opinion would not be accepted’.25 This affirms b ...
The Emergence of Peritoneal Dialysis
... The early investigators were primarily interested in the capacity of the peritoneal membrane to remove toxins, such as urea; they were not yet focusing on its potential for removing fluid. Over a period of years, a series of findings concerning peritoneal function brought investigators closer to the ...
... The early investigators were primarily interested in the capacity of the peritoneal membrane to remove toxins, such as urea; they were not yet focusing on its potential for removing fluid. Over a period of years, a series of findings concerning peritoneal function brought investigators closer to the ...
Chest Radiography for Radiologic Technologists
... Part of preparing a patient for the exam includes removing irrelevant material from the area of interest. Radiographers performing inpatient chest exams in the radiology department and portable chest exams throughout the hospital should be particularly aware of this. Extra time should be taken to en ...
... Part of preparing a patient for the exam includes removing irrelevant material from the area of interest. Radiographers performing inpatient chest exams in the radiology department and portable chest exams throughout the hospital should be particularly aware of this. Extra time should be taken to en ...
Medical ethics
Medical ethics is a system of moral principles that apply values and judgments to the practice of medicine.As a scholarly discipline, medical ethics encompasses its practical application in clinical settings as well as work on its history, philosophy, and sociology.