Alcoholism (3) - Florida Heart CPR
... behaviors, have a higher risk for alcoholism. Children who later become alcoholics or who abuse drugs are more likely to have less fear of new situations than others, even if there is a risk for harm. In a test of mental functioning, alcoholics (mostly women) did not show any deficits in thinking bu ...
... behaviors, have a higher risk for alcoholism. Children who later become alcoholics or who abuse drugs are more likely to have less fear of new situations than others, even if there is a risk for harm. In a test of mental functioning, alcoholics (mostly women) did not show any deficits in thinking bu ...
Persistence of micro- organisms on common hospital surfaces
... Packaging of prefilled flush syringes can be either clean or sterile. Most prefilled syringes have a clear plastic overwrap that acts as a dust cover. With terminal sterilization, the syringe is filled, sealed, sterilized, and then packaged in the overwrap. The fluid and fluid pathway are sterile, b ...
... Packaging of prefilled flush syringes can be either clean or sterile. Most prefilled syringes have a clear plastic overwrap that acts as a dust cover. With terminal sterilization, the syringe is filled, sealed, sterilized, and then packaged in the overwrap. The fluid and fluid pathway are sterile, b ...
Medication Assisted Treatment Guidelines for Opioid Use Disorders
... potentially relate to patient morbidity and mortality and to community safety. Standards may be modified only under exceptional circumstances and where the reasons for departures from the standards are clearly documented.[12] Guidelines are systematically developed recommendations and educational re ...
... potentially relate to patient morbidity and mortality and to community safety. Standards may be modified only under exceptional circumstances and where the reasons for departures from the standards are clearly documented.[12] Guidelines are systematically developed recommendations and educational re ...
Issues of Access to Cancer Drugs in Canada
... Inequities in access to cancer drugs are a major concern for Canadians. Perhaps the most contentious disparity is that between provinces. For example, of 21 newer cancer drug programs funded by British Columbia, less than half were publicly funded in two other provinces.5 Some provinces take years t ...
... Inequities in access to cancer drugs are a major concern for Canadians. Perhaps the most contentious disparity is that between provinces. For example, of 21 newer cancer drug programs funded by British Columbia, less than half were publicly funded in two other provinces.5 Some provinces take years t ...
Codeine Misuse and Dependence
... growing global concern. It is driven by a host of factors, including marketing strategies, inappropriate prescribing, public perceptions of safety, access to other illicit sources, self-medication of pain and recreational popularity. [1-6]Opioid use is commonly associated with lower educational atta ...
... growing global concern. It is driven by a host of factors, including marketing strategies, inappropriate prescribing, public perceptions of safety, access to other illicit sources, self-medication of pain and recreational popularity. [1-6]Opioid use is commonly associated with lower educational atta ...
Nurses and Hepatitis C
... The role of sexual transmission, if any, is still controversial. The current evidence suggests a very low rate of transmission through sexual contact among monogamous heterosexual couples.5 Transmission may still occur if there is blood-to-blood contact during sexual activity or other high-risk beha ...
... The role of sexual transmission, if any, is still controversial. The current evidence suggests a very low rate of transmission through sexual contact among monogamous heterosexual couples.5 Transmission may still occur if there is blood-to-blood contact during sexual activity or other high-risk beha ...
Guidelines for the management of tinea capitis
... of specific patients and special circumstances. Just as adherence to the guidelines may not constitute defence against a claim of negligence, so deviation from them should not necessarily be deemed negligent. ...
... of specific patients and special circumstances. Just as adherence to the guidelines may not constitute defence against a claim of negligence, so deviation from them should not necessarily be deemed negligent. ...
Drug-induced lung disease: 1990 review REVIEW
... Drug-induced lung disease: 1990 review D. lsraei-Biet*, S. Labrune**, G.J. Huchon** Drug-induced lung disease: 1990 review. D. Israel-Biet, S. Labrune, G.J. Huchon. ABSTRACT: Numerous drug-induced pulmonary manifestations have been reported but studies of their pathogenic mechanisms are still rare. ...
... Drug-induced lung disease: 1990 review D. lsraei-Biet*, S. Labrune**, G.J. Huchon** Drug-induced lung disease: 1990 review. D. Israel-Biet, S. Labrune, G.J. Huchon. ABSTRACT: Numerous drug-induced pulmonary manifestations have been reported but studies of their pathogenic mechanisms are still rare. ...
Guidelines for surveillance of drug resistance in tuberculosis Fourth Edition
... that produces data representative of a geographically-defined population. A sentinel system could be used as an interim approach for countries expanding routine DST to all retreatment cases. 7. Drug resistance surveillance activities, generally conducted only in the public sector under the NTP, can ...
... that produces data representative of a geographically-defined population. A sentinel system could be used as an interim approach for countries expanding routine DST to all retreatment cases. 7. Drug resistance surveillance activities, generally conducted only in the public sector under the NTP, can ...
Guidance for the pharmacological management of substance
... within the NHS, established by the Government in 2001 to improve the availability, capacity and effectiveness of treatment for drug misuse in England. Treatment can reduce the harm caused by drug misuse to individuals’ well-being, to public health and to community safety. The Home Office estimates t ...
... within the NHS, established by the Government in 2001 to improve the availability, capacity and effectiveness of treatment for drug misuse in England. Treatment can reduce the harm caused by drug misuse to individuals’ well-being, to public health and to community safety. The Home Office estimates t ...
HIV & VIROLOGY NEWS Issue 4 • 2013
... Nevertheless, circumstances differ in various parts of the world and even between countries in Europe. For example, there is economic governance: a recommendation that works in one country may not be suitable in another. In some places one is obligated to prescribe drugs in exact accordance with SPC ...
... Nevertheless, circumstances differ in various parts of the world and even between countries in Europe. For example, there is economic governance: a recommendation that works in one country may not be suitable in another. In some places one is obligated to prescribe drugs in exact accordance with SPC ...
Guideline to Consumer Participation in NSW Drug and Alcohol
... take more control over their choices and opportunities and shape their own futures. The purpose of the NSW State Health Plan: Towards 2021iv is to deliver an integrated system of care that will empower patients to be partners in their care. This will be achieved by improving feedback processes and s ...
... take more control over their choices and opportunities and shape their own futures. The purpose of the NSW State Health Plan: Towards 2021iv is to deliver an integrated system of care that will empower patients to be partners in their care. This will be achieved by improving feedback processes and s ...
Community transmission of hepatitis B virus in
... to prevent hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and its consequences, including cirrhosis of the liver, liver cancer, liver failure and death.1 Persons infected as infants or young children are less likely to develop acute hepatitis but more likely to develop chronic infection, and are the main reservo ...
... to prevent hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and its consequences, including cirrhosis of the liver, liver cancer, liver failure and death.1 Persons infected as infants or young children are less likely to develop acute hepatitis but more likely to develop chronic infection, and are the main reservo ...
Adverse Event Reporting and IND Safety Reports
... Any AE considered serious or unanticipated in nature, degree or severity must be reported to the Sponsor’s representative within 24 hours of becoming aware of the adverse event (or per protocol). Per 21CFR312.64: “An investigator shall promptly report to the sponsor any adverse effect that may reaso ...
... Any AE considered serious or unanticipated in nature, degree or severity must be reported to the Sponsor’s representative within 24 hours of becoming aware of the adverse event (or per protocol). Per 21CFR312.64: “An investigator shall promptly report to the sponsor any adverse effect that may reaso ...
Behavioral Couples Therapy for Alcoholism and Drug - NASW-MA
... shared activities, and constructive communication • BCT fits well with self-help groups, recovery medications and other counseling ...
... shared activities, and constructive communication • BCT fits well with self-help groups, recovery medications and other counseling ...
How to Guide - High Alert Medications
... Why Focus on Reducing Harm from High-Alert Medications? High-alert medications are more likely to be associated with harm than other medications. Although any medication used improperly can cause harm, high-alert medications cause harm more commonly and the harm they produce is likely to be more ser ...
... Why Focus on Reducing Harm from High-Alert Medications? High-alert medications are more likely to be associated with harm than other medications. Although any medication used improperly can cause harm, high-alert medications cause harm more commonly and the harm they produce is likely to be more ser ...
Sedative dependence
... What do you know about your future profession? What does a pharmacist do? What attracts you in your future profession? Do you have any relatives or your family friends working at the chemist’s? Do you agree that a profession of a pharmacist isn’t boring? Pharmacists should keep learning throughout t ...
... What do you know about your future profession? What does a pharmacist do? What attracts you in your future profession? Do you have any relatives or your family friends working at the chemist’s? Do you agree that a profession of a pharmacist isn’t boring? Pharmacists should keep learning throughout t ...
44 Drugs for Asthma and Other Bronchoconstrictive
... attack of bronchoconstriction, with therapeutic rescue effects in approximately 5 minutes and lasting for approximately 4 hours. However, an inhaled selective beta2 agonist is the drug of choice in this situation. Epinephrine is also available without prescription in a pressurized aerosol form (e.g. ...
... attack of bronchoconstriction, with therapeutic rescue effects in approximately 5 minutes and lasting for approximately 4 hours. However, an inhaled selective beta2 agonist is the drug of choice in this situation. Epinephrine is also available without prescription in a pressurized aerosol form (e.g. ...
Sumatriptan (Imitrex®) Utilization Management Criteria
... recommended adult dose that may be given in 24 hours is 200 mg, given in two doses separated by at least two hours. Sumatriptan injections and Sumavel DosePro systems: The maximum single recommended adult dose is 6 mg given subcutaneously. The maxiumum recommended dosage that may be given in 24 hour ...
... recommended adult dose that may be given in 24 hours is 200 mg, given in two doses separated by at least two hours. Sumatriptan injections and Sumavel DosePro systems: The maximum single recommended adult dose is 6 mg given subcutaneously. The maxiumum recommended dosage that may be given in 24 hour ...
First Do No Harm: Responding to Canada`s Prescription Drug Crisis
... Key stakeholders from across Canada have identified the prescription drug crisis as a priority for action and have committed to addressing it. Many have invested their knowledge, expertise, experience, analysis, creativity and energy to developing the Strategy. The Strategy will continue to evolve a ...
... Key stakeholders from across Canada have identified the prescription drug crisis as a priority for action and have committed to addressing it. Many have invested their knowledge, expertise, experience, analysis, creativity and energy to developing the Strategy. The Strategy will continue to evolve a ...
RAD422 LECTURE(2) THE EMERGENCY TROLLEY
... Tracheostomy is a surgical procedure on the neck to open a direct airway through an incision in the trachea to provide immediate relief for a patient’s upper airway obstruction.. Patients who must have a higher continues rate of oxygen flow, require a Tracheostomy that is connected to the oxygen sup ...
... Tracheostomy is a surgical procedure on the neck to open a direct airway through an incision in the trachea to provide immediate relief for a patient’s upper airway obstruction.. Patients who must have a higher continues rate of oxygen flow, require a Tracheostomy that is connected to the oxygen sup ...
Chronic HIV Care ARV Therapy and Prevention I
... This module cross-references the IMAI Acute Care guidelines (which includes management of opportunistic infections and when to suspect TB and HIV) and Palliative Care: Symptom Management and End-of-Life Care (page references to Palliative Care guideline module are preceded by a capital P), not in th ...
... This module cross-references the IMAI Acute Care guidelines (which includes management of opportunistic infections and when to suspect TB and HIV) and Palliative Care: Symptom Management and End-of-Life Care (page references to Palliative Care guideline module are preceded by a capital P), not in th ...
Care of the Dying - Wirral Medicines Management
... be considered for symptom management in terminally ill patients however with regular review, subsequent daily doses should be proportional to the degree of agitation/ anxiety experienced by the patient during the terminal phase of their disease. 10mg in 2ml ampoules of midazolam are routinely used t ...
... be considered for symptom management in terminally ill patients however with regular review, subsequent daily doses should be proportional to the degree of agitation/ anxiety experienced by the patient during the terminal phase of their disease. 10mg in 2ml ampoules of midazolam are routinely used t ...
information - Lanarkshire Sexual Health
... (BBVs) such as Hepatitis B (HBV) or Hepatitis C (HCV). As it’s not uncommon for people to be infected with more than one virus, it makes sense to have a centre that combines the prevention and treatment aspects of all three. The LHAHC provides a confidential service offering support and treatment fr ...
... (BBVs) such as Hepatitis B (HBV) or Hepatitis C (HCV). As it’s not uncommon for people to be infected with more than one virus, it makes sense to have a centre that combines the prevention and treatment aspects of all three. The LHAHC provides a confidential service offering support and treatment fr ...
GUIDE FOR POLICYMAKERS - The National Center on Addiction
... substance use and addiction in the United States. Nor is it a complete account of all effective policies and programs that have been considered or implemented to address these issues. Instead, it is meant to inform policymakers who play an essential role in helping to ensure that best practices in a ...
... substance use and addiction in the United States. Nor is it a complete account of all effective policies and programs that have been considered or implemented to address these issues. Instead, it is meant to inform policymakers who play an essential role in helping to ensure that best practices in a ...
Harm reduction
Harm reduction (or harm minimization) is a range of public health policies designed to reduce the harmful consequences associated with various human behaviors, both legal and illegal. Harm reduction policies are used to manage behaviors such as recreational drug use and sexual activity in numerous settings that range from services through to geographical regions. Critics of harm reduction typically believe that tolerating risky or illegal behaviour sends a message to the community that such behaviours are acceptable and that some of the actions proposed by proponents of harm reduction do not reduce harm over the long term.Needle-exchange programmes reduce the likelihood of users of heroin and other drugs sharing the syringes and using them more than once. Syringe-sharing can lead to infections such as HIV or hepatitis C can spread from user to users through the reuse of syringes contaminated with infected blood. Needle and syringe programme (NSP) and Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST) outlets in some settings offer basic primary health care. Safe injection site are legally sanctioned, medically supervised facilities designed to address public nuisance associated with drug use and provide a hygienic and stress-free environment for drug consumers. The facilities provide sterile injection equipment, information about drugs and basic health care, treatment referrals, and access to medical staff.Opioid replacement therapy (ORT), or opioid substitution therapy (OST), is the medical procedure of replacing an illegal opioid, such as heroin, with a longer acting but less euphoric opioid; methadone or buprenorphine are typically used and the drug is taken under medical supervision. Another approach is Heroin assisted treatment, in which medical prescriptions for pharmaceutical heroin (diacetylmorphine) are provided to heroin-dependent people. Toronto's Seaton House became the first homeless shelter in Canada to operate a ""wet shelter"" on a ""managed alcohol"" principle in which clients are served a glass of wine once an hour unless staff determine that they are too inebriated to continue. Previously, homeless alcoholics opted to stay on the streets often seeking alcohol from unsafe sources such as mouthwash, rubbing alcohol or industrial products which, in turn, resulted in frequent use of emergency medical facilities.A high amount of media coverage exists informing users of the dangers of driving drunk. Most alcohol users are now aware of these dangers and safe ride techniques like 'designated drivers' and free taxicab programmes are reducing the number of drunk-driving accidents. Many schools now provide safer sex education to teen and pre-teen students, who may engage in sexual activity. Since some adolescents are going to have sex, a harm-reductionist approach supports a sexual education which emphasizes the use of protective devices like condoms and dental dams to protect against unwanted pregnancy and the transmission of STIs. Since 1999 some countries have legalized prostitution, such as Germany (2002) and New Zealand (2003).Many street-level harm-reduction strategies have succeeded in reducing HIV transmission in injecting drug users and sex-workers. HIV education, HIV testing, condom use, and safer-sex negotiation greatly decreases the risk to the disease.