NMP22® BladderChek® Test: point-of-care technology with life- and money-saving potential Diagnostic Profile
... the observation, interpretation and skill of the cytopathologist, thereby rendering it subject to human error and interoperator bias. Intact cells are required for morphologic examination. As such, cytology has a low sensitivity for low-grade neoplasms, which are less likely to spontaneously exfolia ...
... the observation, interpretation and skill of the cytopathologist, thereby rendering it subject to human error and interoperator bias. Intact cells are required for morphologic examination. As such, cytology has a low sensitivity for low-grade neoplasms, which are less likely to spontaneously exfolia ...
Chapter 5
... artery may be blocked. In this case, a cardiac catheterization can identify the exact area of blockage. Technetium-99m is gaining popularity for obtaining similar information because it tends to yield higher quality pictures and more information than thallium. Technetium-99m is commonly used in a fo ...
... artery may be blocked. In this case, a cardiac catheterization can identify the exact area of blockage. Technetium-99m is gaining popularity for obtaining similar information because it tends to yield higher quality pictures and more information than thallium. Technetium-99m is commonly used in a fo ...
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
... Surgical therapy Surgical options include: hysterectomy and endometrial ablation Surgical tx only indicated when medical mgmt has failed and childbearing complete Some studies suggest hysterectomy may have higher long-term satisfaction than ablation Endometrial ablation: NovaSure, thermal balloon – ...
... Surgical therapy Surgical options include: hysterectomy and endometrial ablation Surgical tx only indicated when medical mgmt has failed and childbearing complete Some studies suggest hysterectomy may have higher long-term satisfaction than ablation Endometrial ablation: NovaSure, thermal balloon – ...
(module I «Physiological obstetrics») / укладачі: В. І. Бойко, М. Л
... oxygenation needs of the fetus. It also enables blood loss (average 500 ml) at delivery to be met without physiological decompensation. Advise women not to take up unaccustomed, vigorous exercise in pregnancy as there is a risk of diversion of uterine blood flow to the skeletal muscles. Blood flow t ...
... oxygenation needs of the fetus. It also enables blood loss (average 500 ml) at delivery to be met without physiological decompensation. Advise women not to take up unaccustomed, vigorous exercise in pregnancy as there is a risk of diversion of uterine blood flow to the skeletal muscles. Blood flow t ...
Delirium in the Elderly
... – Choose lab tests and imaging studies based on the above – Review medication list ...
... – Choose lab tests and imaging studies based on the above – Review medication list ...
A Case of Vanishing Bile Duct Syndrome
... appeared to be acute instead of chronic hepatocellular injury. Serologic tests for viral hepatitis were subsequently found to be negative. Debate occurred over whether further work-up should include: a repeat of an abdominal ultrasound to specifically assess the liver’s portal vessels and rule out v ...
... appeared to be acute instead of chronic hepatocellular injury. Serologic tests for viral hepatitis were subsequently found to be negative. Debate occurred over whether further work-up should include: a repeat of an abdominal ultrasound to specifically assess the liver’s portal vessels and rule out v ...
Pulmonary hypertension and acute kidney injury
... affect these values. LFTs and hepatitis profile will help to determine the extent of liver involvement due to the patient’s physical findings. Portal hypertension can be associated with RV failure, and can also contribute to PAH. BNP helps to determine the extent of RV strain and severity of dysfunc ...
... affect these values. LFTs and hepatitis profile will help to determine the extent of liver involvement due to the patient’s physical findings. Portal hypertension can be associated with RV failure, and can also contribute to PAH. BNP helps to determine the extent of RV strain and severity of dysfunc ...
Genetic Testing for Non-Cancerous Inheritable Diseases
... 5. Venous thrombosis and a first-or second- degree relative with thrombotic disease 6. Venous thrombosis in pregnant women or women taking oral contraceptives 7. Women with recurrent pregnancy loss or unexplained severe preeclampsia, placental abruption, intrauterine fetal growth retardation or stil ...
... 5. Venous thrombosis and a first-or second- degree relative with thrombotic disease 6. Venous thrombosis in pregnant women or women taking oral contraceptives 7. Women with recurrent pregnancy loss or unexplained severe preeclampsia, placental abruption, intrauterine fetal growth retardation or stil ...
MANAGEMENT OF NORMAL LABOUR AND PROLONGED
... Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) - this can be used throughout labour in all birth settings (excluding waterbirths). Its commencement is not recommended in established labour (i.e. if the cervix is dilated by 4cm or more). ...
... Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) - this can be used throughout labour in all birth settings (excluding waterbirths). Its commencement is not recommended in established labour (i.e. if the cervix is dilated by 4cm or more). ...
CPC: 64 y.o. Female with Hypercalcemia & Renal Failure
... • 40% have intercurrent illness and/or predisposition for dehydration • In a few patients, the crisis was ascribed to infarction of a parathyroid adenoma • Usually severe ↑ serum Ca > 3.8 mM • PTH usually 20x ULN • Marked symptoms from ↑ serum Ca: especially CNS dysfn • Polyuria ECFv contraction ...
... • 40% have intercurrent illness and/or predisposition for dehydration • In a few patients, the crisis was ascribed to infarction of a parathyroid adenoma • Usually severe ↑ serum Ca > 3.8 mM • PTH usually 20x ULN • Marked symptoms from ↑ serum Ca: especially CNS dysfn • Polyuria ECFv contraction ...
PDA - Mother Baby University
... c. Give extra oxygen and/or respiratory support. d. Blood transfusion may be given if the baby’s hematocrit (he-mat-toe-crit) is low. A hematocrit is the number of red blood cells the baby has. This would improve the baby’s ability to carry oxygen through its body. e. Give Indocin—a medication that ...
... c. Give extra oxygen and/or respiratory support. d. Blood transfusion may be given if the baby’s hematocrit (he-mat-toe-crit) is low. A hematocrit is the number of red blood cells the baby has. This would improve the baby’s ability to carry oxygen through its body. e. Give Indocin—a medication that ...
Osteoporosis – McCord
... Vertebral fractures are by far most common, and 2/3 are asymptomatic and diagnosed incidentally on chest or abdominal xrays Hip fractures followed by distal radius (Colles) fracture and next ...
... Vertebral fractures are by far most common, and 2/3 are asymptomatic and diagnosed incidentally on chest or abdominal xrays Hip fractures followed by distal radius (Colles) fracture and next ...
Document
... additional monitoring, follow-up, and education is necessary to prevent additional morbidity. • Preeclampsia and eclampsia can develop postpartum • Blood pressure should be measured every 4 hours after delivery until stable. • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents may increase blood pressure in some ...
... additional monitoring, follow-up, and education is necessary to prevent additional morbidity. • Preeclampsia and eclampsia can develop postpartum • Blood pressure should be measured every 4 hours after delivery until stable. • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents may increase blood pressure in some ...
Slides - Projects In Knowledge
... 1. Fischer JS, et al. Ann Neurol. 2000;48:885-892. 2. Patti F, et al. Ther Adv Neurol Disord. 2009;2:67-77. ...
... 1. Fischer JS, et al. Ann Neurol. 2000;48:885-892. 2. Patti F, et al. Ther Adv Neurol Disord. 2009;2:67-77. ...
What Is An Ultrasound - Diagnostic Medical Imaging
... Diagnose a variety of heart conditions and to assess damage after a heart attack or other illness. Doppler ultrasound images can help the physician to see and evaluate: Blockages to blood flow (such as clots) Narrowing of vessels (which may be caused by plaque) Tumors and congenital malformation Wit ...
... Diagnose a variety of heart conditions and to assess damage after a heart attack or other illness. Doppler ultrasound images can help the physician to see and evaluate: Blockages to blood flow (such as clots) Narrowing of vessels (which may be caused by plaque) Tumors and congenital malformation Wit ...
USE OF REMIFENTANIL IN A ... WITH EISENMENGER SYNDROME REQUIRING A
... elevated pulmonary vascular resistance and rightto-left shunting of blood through a systemic-topulmonary circulation connection. Patients diagnosed with Eisenmenger syndrome in adulthood, have high perioperative mortality rates1,12. Eighteen percent of anatomic defects of Eisenmenger syndrome report ...
... elevated pulmonary vascular resistance and rightto-left shunting of blood through a systemic-topulmonary circulation connection. Patients diagnosed with Eisenmenger syndrome in adulthood, have high perioperative mortality rates1,12. Eighteen percent of anatomic defects of Eisenmenger syndrome report ...
Pages 41-54
... bleeding is infrequent as the platelet count rarely falls below 10,000/mm3. Platelet transfusion is reserved for patients with HUS who have significant clinical bleeding or if an invasive procedure is required. C. Fluid — The fluid status of the patient with HUS must be carefully assessed to guide f ...
... bleeding is infrequent as the platelet count rarely falls below 10,000/mm3. Platelet transfusion is reserved for patients with HUS who have significant clinical bleeding or if an invasive procedure is required. C. Fluid — The fluid status of the patient with HUS must be carefully assessed to guide f ...
here - Boston University Medical Campus
... ambulating to the bathroom at night. This is the second time she has fallen in the last month. Echocardiogram shows diastolic dysfunction and moderate mitral annular calcification. ECG is essentially normal with exception of first degree AV block. After her first fall one month ago, she was told by ...
... ambulating to the bathroom at night. This is the second time she has fallen in the last month. Echocardiogram shows diastolic dysfunction and moderate mitral annular calcification. ECG is essentially normal with exception of first degree AV block. After her first fall one month ago, she was told by ...
Ruptured Ectopic - EM Sim Cases
... How did it feel to lead the team through a massive transfusion? How do you feel the team communicated about the possible diagnoses and the management plan? If you don’t have an official massive transfusion protocol, what is your strategy for transfusion? This patient’s presentation was not straightf ...
... How did it feel to lead the team through a massive transfusion? How do you feel the team communicated about the possible diagnoses and the management plan? If you don’t have an official massive transfusion protocol, what is your strategy for transfusion? This patient’s presentation was not straightf ...
Access to Progesterone for Prematurity Prevention
... consistent weekly visits to the provider’s office. Alternatively, home injections may need to be self-administered or with the help of a trained family member or a friend. 5. Inappropriate and Inadequate Use: Provider education is needed to reinforce the appropriate use of progesterone. A recent sur ...
... consistent weekly visits to the provider’s office. Alternatively, home injections may need to be self-administered or with the help of a trained family member or a friend. 5. Inappropriate and Inadequate Use: Provider education is needed to reinforce the appropriate use of progesterone. A recent sur ...
Dipyridamole Stress Test
... 2. Baseline ECG abnormalities: LBBB, ventricular pre-excitation (WPW syndrome) and permanent ventricular pacing. 3. Risk stratification of clinically stable patients into low and high risk groups very early after acute myocardial infarction (<1day) or following presentation to the emergency departme ...
... 2. Baseline ECG abnormalities: LBBB, ventricular pre-excitation (WPW syndrome) and permanent ventricular pacing. 3. Risk stratification of clinically stable patients into low and high risk groups very early after acute myocardial infarction (<1day) or following presentation to the emergency departme ...
Obstetrics Services in Canada Advancing Quality and Strengthening
... Obstetrics Services in Canada: Advancing Quality and Strengthening Safety is a collaborative report by Accreditation Canada, the Healthcare Insurance Reciprocal of Canada (HIROC), the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA), and Salus Global Corporation that profiles the quality and safety of ...
... Obstetrics Services in Canada: Advancing Quality and Strengthening Safety is a collaborative report by Accreditation Canada, the Healthcare Insurance Reciprocal of Canada (HIROC), the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA), and Salus Global Corporation that profiles the quality and safety of ...
Primary Hyperaldosteronism: Typical Clinical Manifestations
... determine if the adrenal disease is unilateral (adenoma) or bilateral (hyperplasia). The former is best managed by surgical removal of affected gland, whereas the latter is best managed by chronic medical therapy inclusive of an aldosterone antagonist (spironolactone).9-11 It should be kept in mind ...
... determine if the adrenal disease is unilateral (adenoma) or bilateral (hyperplasia). The former is best managed by surgical removal of affected gland, whereas the latter is best managed by chronic medical therapy inclusive of an aldosterone antagonist (spironolactone).9-11 It should be kept in mind ...
Overview of Clinical Chemistry
... Screening Biochemical tests are widely used to determine whether a condition is present sub-clinically. The best-known example is screening of all newborn babies for phenylketonuria (PKU), which is carried out in many countries. ...
... Screening Biochemical tests are widely used to determine whether a condition is present sub-clinically. The best-known example is screening of all newborn babies for phenylketonuria (PKU), which is carried out in many countries. ...