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... Despite initial resuscitation with 3 litres of crystalloid in 4 hours, his BP and pulse fail to respond. He is electively ventilated and admitted to ITU where he is started on ...
... Despite initial resuscitation with 3 litres of crystalloid in 4 hours, his BP and pulse fail to respond. He is electively ventilated and admitted to ITU where he is started on ...
Venous Thromboembolism-Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary
... • The model enables providers to reliably stratify their patients into high-, moderate-, or low-risk categories. • Combining this with the results of objective testing greatly simplifies the clinical workup of patients with suspected DVT. • The Wells clinical prediction guide incorporates risk facto ...
... • The model enables providers to reliably stratify their patients into high-, moderate-, or low-risk categories. • Combining this with the results of objective testing greatly simplifies the clinical workup of patients with suspected DVT. • The Wells clinical prediction guide incorporates risk facto ...
What people with Down Syndrome can teach us about
... Respiratory disease in Down syndrome can involve not only the airways but also the pulmonary vasculature. Pulmonary vascular diseases are wide-ranging in their aetiology and pathogenesis. Pulmonary embolism and pulmonary oedema are commonly found on computed tomography in pulmonary vascular diseases ...
... Respiratory disease in Down syndrome can involve not only the airways but also the pulmonary vasculature. Pulmonary vascular diseases are wide-ranging in their aetiology and pathogenesis. Pulmonary embolism and pulmonary oedema are commonly found on computed tomography in pulmonary vascular diseases ...
clinical aspects of congenital central hypoventilation syndrome
... central hypoventilation syndrome, an autosomal dominant disorder with incomplete penetrance. Secondary central hypoventilation syndrome may result from other conditions or occurrences (e.g., brainstem tumour or other space-occupying lesions, vascular malformations, CNS infection, stroke, neurosurgic ...
... central hypoventilation syndrome, an autosomal dominant disorder with incomplete penetrance. Secondary central hypoventilation syndrome may result from other conditions or occurrences (e.g., brainstem tumour or other space-occupying lesions, vascular malformations, CNS infection, stroke, neurosurgic ...
Imaging of the Placenta: A Multimodality Pictorial Review
... The placenta is often overlooked in the routine evaluation of a normal gestation, receiving attention only when an abnormality is detected. Although uncommon, abnormalities of the placenta are important to recognize owing to the potential for maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Pathologic co ...
... The placenta is often overlooked in the routine evaluation of a normal gestation, receiving attention only when an abnormality is detected. Although uncommon, abnormalities of the placenta are important to recognize owing to the potential for maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Pathologic co ...
Issue 1 - Society of Breast Imaging
... while others recommend the “choice” of no screening due to a lack of recognized risk factors. Women need to know that 70% of breast cancer occurs in individuals without identifiable risk factors. Clearly the personalized risk-adjusted approach does not work for breast screening, yet there is a proli ...
... while others recommend the “choice” of no screening due to a lack of recognized risk factors. Women need to know that 70% of breast cancer occurs in individuals without identifiable risk factors. Clearly the personalized risk-adjusted approach does not work for breast screening, yet there is a proli ...
maternal and pediatric outcomes of pregnancy
... women with cystic fibrosis, and describe the nutritional interventions received by these patients during their pregnancies. Subjects included women with cystic fibrosis who had at least one successful pregnancy during the time period from 1996-2011. Subjects were grouped based on severity of pre-pre ...
... women with cystic fibrosis, and describe the nutritional interventions received by these patients during their pregnancies. Subjects included women with cystic fibrosis who had at least one successful pregnancy during the time period from 1996-2011. Subjects were grouped based on severity of pre-pre ...
Updates in Contraception
... Patients and clinicians have misconceptions about many contraceptive methods, such as the mechanism of action of EC pills, effectiveness of condoms, adverse effects of contraceptive pills, and complications of intrauterine devices (IUDs). Intrauterine devices in particular have a long history of myt ...
... Patients and clinicians have misconceptions about many contraceptive methods, such as the mechanism of action of EC pills, effectiveness of condoms, adverse effects of contraceptive pills, and complications of intrauterine devices (IUDs). Intrauterine devices in particular have a long history of myt ...
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... CIHI has been leading the initiative to improve primary health care (PHC) data and information across Canada, in alignment with Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial governments and electronic medical record (EMR) programs. Data and information standards are the foundation of relevant and use ...
... CIHI has been leading the initiative to improve primary health care (PHC) data and information across Canada, in alignment with Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial governments and electronic medical record (EMR) programs. Data and information standards are the foundation of relevant and use ...
... 1.All blood and blood components must be transfused through a blood filter tubing. Only an RN may start the blood/blood components with a physician order. 2.Vital signs will be checked prior to administration; every 15 minutes times two and then every 30 minutes thereafter. Vital signs are checked o ...
trivora (Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol)
... prescribed should be one which contains the least amount of estrogen and progestogen that is compatible with a low failure rate and the needs of the individual patient. New acceptors of oral-contraceptive agents should be started on preparations containing less than 50 mcg of estrogen. e. Persistenc ...
... prescribed should be one which contains the least amount of estrogen and progestogen that is compatible with a low failure rate and the needs of the individual patient. New acceptors of oral-contraceptive agents should be started on preparations containing less than 50 mcg of estrogen. e. Persistenc ...
European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS). EAS
... evidence of the importance of cholesterol levels in pediatrics Cross-population studies show children from countries with high incidence of CAD in adulthood have higher cholesterol levels than their counterparts in countries with low incidence of CAD Within a population, elevated levels of total ...
... evidence of the importance of cholesterol levels in pediatrics Cross-population studies show children from countries with high incidence of CAD in adulthood have higher cholesterol levels than their counterparts in countries with low incidence of CAD Within a population, elevated levels of total ...
Management issues for women with epilepsy
... Notes: In addition to the criteria above, any causal inference requires that exposure to the risk factor precede the development of the outcome. In addition, there may be need to allow for an induction period. In translating evidence, a requirement of two or more studies implies that such studies sh ...
... Notes: In addition to the criteria above, any causal inference requires that exposure to the risk factor precede the development of the outcome. In addition, there may be need to allow for an induction period. In translating evidence, a requirement of two or more studies implies that such studies sh ...
Malaria in Pregnancy
... Do NOT give to women with reported allergy to SP or other sulfa drugs: Ask about sulfa drug allergies before giving SP Do NOT give to women taking co-trimoxazole, or other sulfacontaining drugs: Ask about use of these medicines before giving SP Do not give SP more frequently than monthly: Be s ...
... Do NOT give to women with reported allergy to SP or other sulfa drugs: Ask about sulfa drug allergies before giving SP Do NOT give to women taking co-trimoxazole, or other sulfacontaining drugs: Ask about use of these medicines before giving SP Do not give SP more frequently than monthly: Be s ...
HBV
... • Chronic HBV infection (sAg+) and Chronic HCV infection (+RNA) rare -- treatment paradigm will change in era of HCV DAAs for HCV • Delta screening – one time – for all; patients tend to have evidence of ...
... • Chronic HBV infection (sAg+) and Chronic HCV infection (+RNA) rare -- treatment paradigm will change in era of HCV DAAs for HCV • Delta screening – one time – for all; patients tend to have evidence of ...
of Patients with Neuropsychiatric Lupus by Autoantibodies in the
... these autoantibodies have not consistently shown a high degree of sensitivity and specificity for NPSLE. In addition to autoantibodies, several proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines have been detected in the CSF of patients with NPSLE, although the mechanism responsible for stimulation of these i ...
... these autoantibodies have not consistently shown a high degree of sensitivity and specificity for NPSLE. In addition to autoantibodies, several proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines have been detected in the CSF of patients with NPSLE, although the mechanism responsible for stimulation of these i ...
Recommendations on Breast Cancer Screening 2010
... In 2008, the Working Group started another round of discussion on breast cancer screening among the local general female population, taking into consideration studies on breast cancer screening in the general population published after 2004.2-4 After deliberation, the Working Group maintained that B ...
... In 2008, the Working Group started another round of discussion on breast cancer screening among the local general female population, taking into consideration studies on breast cancer screening in the general population published after 2004.2-4 After deliberation, the Working Group maintained that B ...
Case Report Catheter-Induced Thrombosis of the Superior Vena Cava
... massive T and hemodynamic instability and PE [3, 5]. Balloon angioplasty and stent placement can be useful in the case of chronic obstructions and SVC syndrome [6]. For the elderly, the poor general condition, the incomplete vessel thrombosis, the absence of PE, but, on the other hand, the risk of c ...
... massive T and hemodynamic instability and PE [3, 5]. Balloon angioplasty and stent placement can be useful in the case of chronic obstructions and SVC syndrome [6]. For the elderly, the poor general condition, the incomplete vessel thrombosis, the absence of PE, but, on the other hand, the risk of c ...
Autoimmune stiff person syndrome and related myelopathies
... antigens expressed in neurons of the brain and spinal cord at synapses using the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). Although some autopsies have shown evidence of perivascular inflammation, and, in the rapidly progressive encephalomyelitis variant, structural damage in the CNS,8,16–18 a ...
... antigens expressed in neurons of the brain and spinal cord at synapses using the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). Although some autopsies have shown evidence of perivascular inflammation, and, in the rapidly progressive encephalomyelitis variant, structural damage in the CNS,8,16–18 a ...
vaginal discharge in dogs
... Urine or feces—with congenital (present at birth) anatomic abnormalities Acquired (condition that develops sometime later in life/after birth) inflammation of the skin around the vulva (perivulvar dermatitis) also can be mistaken for vaginal discharge Urine from ectopic ureters or lack of cont ...
... Urine or feces—with congenital (present at birth) anatomic abnormalities Acquired (condition that develops sometime later in life/after birth) inflammation of the skin around the vulva (perivulvar dermatitis) also can be mistaken for vaginal discharge Urine from ectopic ureters or lack of cont ...
Full Text - Universiteit Leiden
... methods for couples at risk. Oman has an extended network of structured hospitals where local patients receive care and treatment free of charge. Pre-matrimonial counseling clinics are widely distributed in the country; their policy is to identify carrier couples prior marriage, offering as the only ...
... methods for couples at risk. Oman has an extended network of structured hospitals where local patients receive care and treatment free of charge. Pre-matrimonial counseling clinics are widely distributed in the country; their policy is to identify carrier couples prior marriage, offering as the only ...
Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis: Clinical
... patients, and is correlated with a poor prognosis [7,42]. Glucocorticoids can cause demarginalization and mobilization of neutrophils into the circulation, and this must be considered in patients who received these agents prior to testing, as this may obscure neutropenia. (See "Stevens-Johnson syndr ...
... patients, and is correlated with a poor prognosis [7,42]. Glucocorticoids can cause demarginalization and mobilization of neutrophils into the circulation, and this must be considered in patients who received these agents prior to testing, as this may obscure neutropenia. (See "Stevens-Johnson syndr ...
Optimizing Protocols in Obstetrics - IIS Windows Server
... of the safe use of oxytocin for induction and augmentation of labor, and must be consistent with ACOG Practice Bulletin 107 (August 2009); and 2) the protocols should utilize recognized electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) nomenclature and describe appropriate interventions for the management of abnorm ...
... of the safe use of oxytocin for induction and augmentation of labor, and must be consistent with ACOG Practice Bulletin 107 (August 2009); and 2) the protocols should utilize recognized electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) nomenclature and describe appropriate interventions for the management of abnorm ...
POLICY FOR ORAL PRESENTATION OF DATA The sponsor
... pregnancy; however, women with epilepsy may require or be unintentionally exposed to lamotrigine during pregnancy. This Registry is considered essential because of the potential for exposure in the first trimester of pregnancy, the unknown risks in pregnancy for any new chemical entity, the known te ...
... pregnancy; however, women with epilepsy may require or be unintentionally exposed to lamotrigine during pregnancy. This Registry is considered essential because of the potential for exposure in the first trimester of pregnancy, the unknown risks in pregnancy for any new chemical entity, the known te ...
Asthma and pregnancy
... respiratory care, close monitoring, meticulous tailoring of pharmacotherapy, patient education and reassurance. This review describes interactions between asthma and pregnancy and briefly presents treatment guidelines. ...
... respiratory care, close monitoring, meticulous tailoring of pharmacotherapy, patient education and reassurance. This review describes interactions between asthma and pregnancy and briefly presents treatment guidelines. ...