Measure Name: Acute Bronchitis Treatment without Antibiotics Owner: Measure Code:
... problem focused history; A problem focused examination; Straightforward medical decision making. Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires at least 2 of these 3 key components: An expanded problem focused history; An expanded problem ...
... problem focused history; A problem focused examination; Straightforward medical decision making. Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires at least 2 of these 3 key components: An expanded problem focused history; An expanded problem ...
Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic
... Accumulation of ketones results in an anion gap metabolic acidosis. The anion gap is calculated by subtracting the major measured anions (chloride and bicarbonate) from the major measured cation (sodium). In the older literature, a level above 14–15 mEq/L was thought to be consistent with an increas ...
... Accumulation of ketones results in an anion gap metabolic acidosis. The anion gap is calculated by subtracting the major measured anions (chloride and bicarbonate) from the major measured cation (sodium). In the older literature, a level above 14–15 mEq/L was thought to be consistent with an increas ...
Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome
... Accumulation of ketones results in an anion gap metabolic acidosis. The anion gap is calculated by subtracting the major measured anions (chloride and bicarbonate) from the major measured cation (sodium). In the older literature, a level above 14–15 mEq/L was thought to be consistent with an increas ...
... Accumulation of ketones results in an anion gap metabolic acidosis. The anion gap is calculated by subtracting the major measured anions (chloride and bicarbonate) from the major measured cation (sodium). In the older literature, a level above 14–15 mEq/L was thought to be consistent with an increas ...
british columbia guidelines for the care of hiv positive pregnant
... maternal antiretroviral therapy should be continued after delivery and reassessed for ongoing therapy by adult HIV care providers. (Level II‐1A) 21. HIV exposed newborns should receive antiretroviral therapy for 6 weeks to prevent vertical transmission of HIV. (Level I‐A) ...
... maternal antiretroviral therapy should be continued after delivery and reassessed for ongoing therapy by adult HIV care providers. (Level II‐1A) 21. HIV exposed newborns should receive antiretroviral therapy for 6 weeks to prevent vertical transmission of HIV. (Level I‐A) ...
A 7-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department by his
... hypernatremia, and a blood urea nitrogen elevated disproportionately to the creatinine. In order to diagnose poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis with certainty, there needs to be evidence of a preceding streptococcal infection such as an elevated ASO or streptozyme. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SL ...
... hypernatremia, and a blood urea nitrogen elevated disproportionately to the creatinine. In order to diagnose poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis with certainty, there needs to be evidence of a preceding streptococcal infection such as an elevated ASO or streptozyme. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SL ...
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... liver function test abnormalities suggestive of hepatic dysfunction, which may be accompanied by morphologic changes on liver biopsy, have been reported in association with OHSS. OHSS occurs after treatment has been discontinued and reaches its maximum at about 7 to 10 days after treatment. Usually, ...
... liver function test abnormalities suggestive of hepatic dysfunction, which may be accompanied by morphologic changes on liver biopsy, have been reported in association with OHSS. OHSS occurs after treatment has been discontinued and reaches its maximum at about 7 to 10 days after treatment. Usually, ...
Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia
... appropriately and followed-up by experienced perinatal health care professionals. 125 case reports have been filed since 1982. This represents an under-reporting since Acute Bilirubin Encephalopathy and Kernicterus are not mandatory reporting diagnosis and many providers do not diagnose these prob ...
... appropriately and followed-up by experienced perinatal health care professionals. 125 case reports have been filed since 1982. This represents an under-reporting since Acute Bilirubin Encephalopathy and Kernicterus are not mandatory reporting diagnosis and many providers do not diagnose these prob ...
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada
... by pre-pubertal children, and the management of children and adults affected by maternal consumption of alcohol, are outside of the boundaries of this guideline. We seek in this guideline to provide evidence on the basis of which there can be informed practice, including interventions when needed an ...
... by pre-pubertal children, and the management of children and adults affected by maternal consumption of alcohol, are outside of the boundaries of this guideline. We seek in this guideline to provide evidence on the basis of which there can be informed practice, including interventions when needed an ...
First polar body morphology before ICSI is not related to embryo
... quality obtained after ICSI was assessed alone or in combination with other criteria. In the literature, it is emphasized that synchrony between cytoplasmic and nuclear maturity is a fundamental aspect for the successful development and vitality of the embryos (Xia et al., 1997). Furthermore, it is ...
... quality obtained after ICSI was assessed alone or in combination with other criteria. In the literature, it is emphasized that synchrony between cytoplasmic and nuclear maturity is a fundamental aspect for the successful development and vitality of the embryos (Xia et al., 1997). Furthermore, it is ...
IB-tekst PDF
... 4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use Hypotension - Volume-depleted patients: Irbesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide has been rarely associated with symptomatic hypotension in hypertensive patients without other risk factors for hypotension. Symptomatic hypotension may be expected to occur in patient ...
... 4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use Hypotension - Volume-depleted patients: Irbesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide has been rarely associated with symptomatic hypotension in hypertensive patients without other risk factors for hypotension. Symptomatic hypotension may be expected to occur in patient ...
Osteoporosis: Prevention and Treatment Patient population:
... Literature search service Taubman Medical Library ...
... Literature search service Taubman Medical Library ...
False Positive Finger Stick Blood Glucose Readings
... not eaten lunch or dinner. It would appear that in this case, it took two hours for the glucose measurement on the finger stick to fall to half the pre-IV level (181 mg/dL from 363 mg/dL). Of course, higher blood levels of AA may prolong this time, based on the serum half-life of AA. The plasma AA c ...
... not eaten lunch or dinner. It would appear that in this case, it took two hours for the glucose measurement on the finger stick to fall to half the pre-IV level (181 mg/dL from 363 mg/dL). Of course, higher blood levels of AA may prolong this time, based on the serum half-life of AA. The plasma AA c ...
Vital Signs and Measurements
... One of the most important and commonly performed tasks of a medical assistant is obtaining and recording patient vital signs and body measurements. Vital signs, also sometimes referred to as cardinal signs, include temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, abbreviated TPR B/P. They are in ...
... One of the most important and commonly performed tasks of a medical assistant is obtaining and recording patient vital signs and body measurements. Vital signs, also sometimes referred to as cardinal signs, include temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, abbreviated TPR B/P. They are in ...
2. Miller DT et al. Consensus statement: Chromosomal Microarray Is
... Across an initial 18 weeks, 85.7% of patients received a WM2M card. 54.8% of the WM2M cards had feedback taken from parents, patients and nursing staff. A total of 39.5% found the cards “very good” (26.3% parents/patients and 13.2% nursing staff). 60.5% found the cards “good” (28.9% parents/patients ...
... Across an initial 18 weeks, 85.7% of patients received a WM2M card. 54.8% of the WM2M cards had feedback taken from parents, patients and nursing staff. A total of 39.5% found the cards “very good” (26.3% parents/patients and 13.2% nursing staff). 60.5% found the cards “good” (28.9% parents/patients ...
Blood Borne Viruses Source CA4003 v 5 id 1260
... An incident in which the blood of a health care worker comes into contact with the blood or open tissues of a patient. The following are examples of when this could occur: Bleed back from a visible laceration to a Health Care Worker’s hand during an Exposure Prone Procedure (e.g. during surgery). Vi ...
... An incident in which the blood of a health care worker comes into contact with the blood or open tissues of a patient. The following are examples of when this could occur: Bleed back from a visible laceration to a Health Care Worker’s hand during an Exposure Prone Procedure (e.g. during surgery). Vi ...
Is caffeine consumption safe during pregnancy?
... affeine is one of the most commonly consumed stimulants in the general population.1 It is found in a variety of foods and beverages, including coffee, tea, chocolate, cocoa products, soft drinks, and energy drinks. In addition, it is increasingly used as an ingredient in prescription and over-the-co ...
... affeine is one of the most commonly consumed stimulants in the general population.1 It is found in a variety of foods and beverages, including coffee, tea, chocolate, cocoa products, soft drinks, and energy drinks. In addition, it is increasingly used as an ingredient in prescription and over-the-co ...
colorectal cancer screening programme in Ireland
... The NCSS commissioned HIQA to undertake a health technology assessment (HTA) on colorectal screening in October 2007. The HTA commenced in February 2008. The aim in commissioning this work was to supplement the clinical advice of the NCSS Expert Advisory Group on Colorectal Cancer with detailed inf ...
... The NCSS commissioned HIQA to undertake a health technology assessment (HTA) on colorectal screening in October 2007. The HTA commenced in February 2008. The aim in commissioning this work was to supplement the clinical advice of the NCSS Expert Advisory Group on Colorectal Cancer with detailed inf ...
Restless Legs Syndrome
... Have long been used for treatment of RLS however concerns of addiction and exacerbation of sleep apnea have limited their use. Typically not first line agents Low potency opioids (codeine, pentazocine) or medium potency opioids such as hydrocodone or tramadol can be used for intermittent or mi ...
... Have long been used for treatment of RLS however concerns of addiction and exacerbation of sleep apnea have limited their use. Typically not first line agents Low potency opioids (codeine, pentazocine) or medium potency opioids such as hydrocodone or tramadol can be used for intermittent or mi ...
Hospital Policies that Support VBAC, Family
... Gynecologists (AGOG) has recommended that hospitals that offer VBAC have anesthesia staff, a doctor or both, and operating room services immediately available to provide emergency care. Although Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial has a process for assembling needed staff in emergency situations, there ...
... Gynecologists (AGOG) has recommended that hospitals that offer VBAC have anesthesia staff, a doctor or both, and operating room services immediately available to provide emergency care. Although Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial has a process for assembling needed staff in emergency situations, there ...
Autonomic Dysfunction in Migraine
... Typically, maximum headache intensity would occur roughly 2 hours after the onset if left untreated. It would then develop into a throbbing pain with nausea (rarely vomiting) and photophonophobia. It was also worsened by movement. His headaches were exquisitely responsive to triptans, used either or ...
... Typically, maximum headache intensity would occur roughly 2 hours after the onset if left untreated. It would then develop into a throbbing pain with nausea (rarely vomiting) and photophonophobia. It was also worsened by movement. His headaches were exquisitely responsive to triptans, used either or ...
Chapter J Postpartum Hemorrhage - Council on Patient Safety in
... Administration of a uterotonic drug is the most important step in reducing PPH.16 The benefits of the other steps are less clear.17 Earlier definitions of AMTSL did not include transabdominal uterine massage after placental delivery, but it is a reasonable approach and is now included in some AMTSL ...
... Administration of a uterotonic drug is the most important step in reducing PPH.16 The benefits of the other steps are less clear.17 Earlier definitions of AMTSL did not include transabdominal uterine massage after placental delivery, but it is a reasonable approach and is now included in some AMTSL ...
323: Pectus Carinatum: Pigeon Chest
... the costal cartilages. It is a pediatric disease that can present solely as a congenital abnormality or in conjunction with other genetic disorders. It frequently goes unrecognized until adolescence, where it is predominantly seen in males, and typically increases in severity with age, particularly ...
... the costal cartilages. It is a pediatric disease that can present solely as a congenital abnormality or in conjunction with other genetic disorders. It frequently goes unrecognized until adolescence, where it is predominantly seen in males, and typically increases in severity with age, particularly ...
Specialty Code Set Training Gastroenterology
... Indications for Procedure: This is a 40-year-old woman who has had significant right upper quadrant pain specifically following fatty meals. She was found on ultrasound to have quite a significant amount of sludge in the gallbladder, but no obvious stones. Patient is brought to the operating room fo ...
... Indications for Procedure: This is a 40-year-old woman who has had significant right upper quadrant pain specifically following fatty meals. She was found on ultrasound to have quite a significant amount of sludge in the gallbladder, but no obvious stones. Patient is brought to the operating room fo ...
HIV Diagnosis and Monitoring of Antiretroviral Therapy
... HIV/AIDS is part of one of the greatest health crises ever faced by humanity. This pandemic has already killed 20 million people. Today, 40 million people are living with HIV. Each year, three million die of HIV/AIDS. However, most of these deaths could be prevented if they had access to antiretrovi ...
... HIV/AIDS is part of one of the greatest health crises ever faced by humanity. This pandemic has already killed 20 million people. Today, 40 million people are living with HIV. Each year, three million die of HIV/AIDS. However, most of these deaths could be prevented if they had access to antiretrovi ...