Trauma In The Pregnant Patient: An Evidence
... standard evidence-level scales to determine their weight with regard to current practice. Bibliographies of relevant articles were then used to uncover further articles pertinent to the topic. The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews was searched using the terms pregnancy and trauma; the only rel ...
... standard evidence-level scales to determine their weight with regard to current practice. Bibliographies of relevant articles were then used to uncover further articles pertinent to the topic. The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews was searched using the terms pregnancy and trauma; the only rel ...
Medications in Pregnancy and Lactation Part 1. Teratology Clinical Expert Series
... identify teratogens.9 Pregnancy registries are routinely developed to permit identification of drugs that are high-risk teratogens. Because pregnancy registries are typically operated by drug manufacturers and because patients receive multiple drugs or are recruited into multiple, uncoordinated regi ...
... identify teratogens.9 Pregnancy registries are routinely developed to permit identification of drugs that are high-risk teratogens. Because pregnancy registries are typically operated by drug manufacturers and because patients receive multiple drugs or are recruited into multiple, uncoordinated regi ...
Nephrotic Syndrome
... C. Patients who relapse have a similar prognosis as those who do not respond to steroids D. Remission is expected in more than 75% of patients who receive corticosteroid treatment E. Tacrolimus is the preferred treatment for patients who do not respond to corticosteroids ...
... C. Patients who relapse have a similar prognosis as those who do not respond to steroids D. Remission is expected in more than 75% of patients who receive corticosteroid treatment E. Tacrolimus is the preferred treatment for patients who do not respond to corticosteroids ...
CARE OF THE KIDNEY TRANSPLANT RECIPIENT (Cadaveric and
... Tubular dilatation occurs Kidneys become enlarged Slow progressive renal failure ...
... Tubular dilatation occurs Kidneys become enlarged Slow progressive renal failure ...
Case Report of Severe Preeclampsia and Associated Postpartum
... involvement. Severe preeclampsia can result in both acute and long term complications for both the woman and her newborn. Maternal complications of severe preeclampsia include pulmonary edema, myocardial infarction, stroke, acute respiratory distress syndrome, coagulopathy, severe renal failure and ...
... involvement. Severe preeclampsia can result in both acute and long term complications for both the woman and her newborn. Maternal complications of severe preeclampsia include pulmonary edema, myocardial infarction, stroke, acute respiratory distress syndrome, coagulopathy, severe renal failure and ...
CASE 1
... physicians intermittently, and is unaware of what his glucose regulation has been. He denies polydipsia or polyuria. About 6 months ago, he injured his right foot, and it has failed to heal. One year ago, he was admitted to a coronary care unit for shortness of breath. A myocardial infarction was sa ...
... physicians intermittently, and is unaware of what his glucose regulation has been. He denies polydipsia or polyuria. About 6 months ago, he injured his right foot, and it has failed to heal. One year ago, he was admitted to a coronary care unit for shortness of breath. A myocardial infarction was sa ...
Managing Symptomatic Severe Disc Prolapse in Pregnancy with
... is a moderate risk factor of venous thromboembolism and in the presence of two other intermediate risk factors, thrombo-prophylaxis would be recommended from 28 weeks gestation [6]. Consideration of the psychological impact of pain and limited mobility should be made, particularly in the context of ...
... is a moderate risk factor of venous thromboembolism and in the presence of two other intermediate risk factors, thrombo-prophylaxis would be recommended from 28 weeks gestation [6]. Consideration of the psychological impact of pain and limited mobility should be made, particularly in the context of ...
functional assessment of the elderly
... The ADL’s are divided into two levels, from the more basic to the more advanced and are necessary for self-care. At each level, the purposes of the functional assessment and the implications of changes in function are different. The basic activities of daily living (ADLs) involve personal care--feed ...
... The ADL’s are divided into two levels, from the more basic to the more advanced and are necessary for self-care. At each level, the purposes of the functional assessment and the implications of changes in function are different. The basic activities of daily living (ADLs) involve personal care--feed ...
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... segments of populations; therefore it may be that not every person requiring primaquine will be tested for their G6PD status, only those considered high risk for potential deficiency. Patients with severe G6PD deficiency should not take primaquine; unfortunately at this stage there are no alternativ ...
... segments of populations; therefore it may be that not every person requiring primaquine will be tested for their G6PD status, only those considered high risk for potential deficiency. Patients with severe G6PD deficiency should not take primaquine; unfortunately at this stage there are no alternativ ...
Date: 30/3/2011
... After confirmation of SBP, patients need hospital admission for intravenous antibiotics (most often cefotaxime 2g IV Q8-12H for at least 5 days or ceftriaxone 2g IV Q24H). They will often also receive intravenous albumin. A repeat paracentesis in 48 hours is sometimes performed to ensure control of ...
... After confirmation of SBP, patients need hospital admission for intravenous antibiotics (most often cefotaxime 2g IV Q8-12H for at least 5 days or ceftriaxone 2g IV Q24H). They will often also receive intravenous albumin. A repeat paracentesis in 48 hours is sometimes performed to ensure control of ...
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... higher hereditary tendency in patients at a young age, during pregnancy, or multifocal tumors suggestive of inherited syndrome.9 It is important to identify the two autosomal dominant inherited disorders, because the risk of other tumor involves not only the index patient but also the whole family. ...
... higher hereditary tendency in patients at a young age, during pregnancy, or multifocal tumors suggestive of inherited syndrome.9 It is important to identify the two autosomal dominant inherited disorders, because the risk of other tumor involves not only the index patient but also the whole family. ...
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Caused by Pulmonary
... tissue penetration is excellent and because the cost is low; evidence from randomized controlled trials is unavailable, however. Some authors recommend starting treatment with antibiotics with greater potency—such as imipenem and amikacin—in patients with severe disease or in patients who are immuno ...
... tissue penetration is excellent and because the cost is low; evidence from randomized controlled trials is unavailable, however. Some authors recommend starting treatment with antibiotics with greater potency—such as imipenem and amikacin—in patients with severe disease or in patients who are immuno ...
Obstetric critical care Clinical problems 2013
... intensivist because of maternal physiological adaptations to pregnancy, pregnancyspecific conditions which may require critical care management and also the presence of a fetus whose well-being is linked to the mother. Successful maternal and neonatal outcomes for patients admitted to a critical car ...
... intensivist because of maternal physiological adaptations to pregnancy, pregnancyspecific conditions which may require critical care management and also the presence of a fetus whose well-being is linked to the mother. Successful maternal and neonatal outcomes for patients admitted to a critical car ...
Primary Care Evaluation of Dementia
... Acetylcholine in AD • Biochemically characterized by a deficiency of acetylcholine. • Cerebral cortex, amygdala, hippocampus all affected. • Basal nucleus of Meynert (basal forebrain) depleted of acetylcholine-containing neurons that project elsewhere ...
... Acetylcholine in AD • Biochemically characterized by a deficiency of acetylcholine. • Cerebral cortex, amygdala, hippocampus all affected. • Basal nucleus of Meynert (basal forebrain) depleted of acetylcholine-containing neurons that project elsewhere ...
Family planning
... distress after abortion. There is no evidence of widespread psychological harm from abortion. Unwanted pregnancy and unwanted birth are also psychologically distressing, so considerations of psychological impact of abortion should be in comparison to potential harm from these stressors. Some find ab ...
... distress after abortion. There is no evidence of widespread psychological harm from abortion. Unwanted pregnancy and unwanted birth are also psychologically distressing, so considerations of psychological impact of abortion should be in comparison to potential harm from these stressors. Some find ab ...
NHA Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A)
... Provide basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff (e.g., bathing, bedmaking, catheter care, transfer, assisting with ADLs). ...
... Provide basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff (e.g., bathing, bedmaking, catheter care, transfer, assisting with ADLs). ...
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... Non Invasive Testing has lower specificity in Women. Atypical presentation in women more common Poorer Prognosis in Women • Older age at presentation • Co-morbidities • Delayed presentation • Higher bleeding complications Low Risk Women with Non ST ACS do better with conservative approach No added b ...
... Non Invasive Testing has lower specificity in Women. Atypical presentation in women more common Poorer Prognosis in Women • Older age at presentation • Co-morbidities • Delayed presentation • Higher bleeding complications Low Risk Women with Non ST ACS do better with conservative approach No added b ...
Third-Trimester Pregnancy Complications
... risk of recurrent preterm birth. Women with a history of more than 1 preterm birth and a history of preterm birth at less than 32 weeks’ gestation are at greatest risk of recurrence. Women with a history of stillbirth are also at increased risk of future preterm birth. Understanding the sequence of ...
... risk of recurrent preterm birth. Women with a history of more than 1 preterm birth and a history of preterm birth at less than 32 weeks’ gestation are at greatest risk of recurrence. Women with a history of stillbirth are also at increased risk of future preterm birth. Understanding the sequence of ...
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... Many people work with and around volatile substances that can influence BAC readings. Typical examples include cleaning fluids, glues, contact adhesives, paint and removers, lacquers, auto-finishing and other spray paints. These can sometimes influence BAC readings and a 15 minute withholding period ...
... Many people work with and around volatile substances that can influence BAC readings. Typical examples include cleaning fluids, glues, contact adhesives, paint and removers, lacquers, auto-finishing and other spray paints. These can sometimes influence BAC readings and a 15 minute withholding period ...
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... calls, in the medical record if the following was discussed: medical symptoms, new or continued abnormal test results reported medical advice offered questions about medical treatment prescriptions provided ...
... calls, in the medical record if the following was discussed: medical symptoms, new or continued abnormal test results reported medical advice offered questions about medical treatment prescriptions provided ...
Guillain-Barré Syndrome - American Family Physician
... A Cochrane Database Review combined the largest trials into a meta-analysis and also concluded that IVIg is as effective as plasma exchange in hastening recovery from GBS in patients who required assistance to walk.27 [Evidence level A, meta-analysis] In another multicenter RCT of approximately 380 ...
... A Cochrane Database Review combined the largest trials into a meta-analysis and also concluded that IVIg is as effective as plasma exchange in hastening recovery from GBS in patients who required assistance to walk.27 [Evidence level A, meta-analysis] In another multicenter RCT of approximately 380 ...
Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs)
... variations in information systems and coding practice, it is likely that institutions with poor information systems will be disadvantaged. ...
... variations in information systems and coding practice, it is likely that institutions with poor information systems will be disadvantaged. ...
Torch 13.1 (January 2012)
... one vein before the blood plus albumin and saline is returned through the other vein. If the veins are not in good enough condition to be cannulated such that free flow of blood occurs, the insertion of a central venous catheter may be needed for the procedure. In the case of Waldenström’s patients, ...
... one vein before the blood plus albumin and saline is returned through the other vein. If the veins are not in good enough condition to be cannulated such that free flow of blood occurs, the insertion of a central venous catheter may be needed for the procedure. In the case of Waldenström’s patients, ...
Imitators of Severe Preeclampsia
... uremic syndrome, and acute exacerbation of systemic lupus erythematosus. Because of the rarity of these conditions during pregnancy and postpartum, the available literature includes only case reports and case series describing these syndromes. Consequently, there are no systematic reviews or randomi ...
... uremic syndrome, and acute exacerbation of systemic lupus erythematosus. Because of the rarity of these conditions during pregnancy and postpartum, the available literature includes only case reports and case series describing these syndromes. Consequently, there are no systematic reviews or randomi ...
To the ASN Membership: The Nephrology Quiz and Questionnaire
... and sirolimus has been used effectively but has not been rigorously studied with randomized trials. Currently this option is not a conventional protocol. The higher risk of rejection in African Americans makes them less attractive candidates for ...
... and sirolimus has been used effectively but has not been rigorously studied with randomized trials. Currently this option is not a conventional protocol. The higher risk of rejection in African Americans makes them less attractive candidates for ...