transfusions‚ cardiopulmonary bypass) * Prolonged inhalation of high concentrations of oxygen‚ smoke or corrosive substances. * Localized infection (bacterial‚ fungal‚ viral pneumonia) * Metabolic disorders (pancreatitis‚ uremia) * Shock * Trauma (pulmonary contusion‚ multiple fractures‚ head injury) * Major surgery * Fat or air embolism * Systemic
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A heart attack‚ also known as a myocardial infarction‚ usually occurs when a blood clot forms inside a coronary artery at the site of an atherosclerotic plaque. The blood clot severely limits or completely cuts off blood flow to part of the heart. In a small percentage of cases‚ blood flow is cut off when the muscles in the artery wall contract suddenly‚ constricting the artery. This constriction‚ called vasospasm‚ can occur in an artery that is only slightly narrowed by atherosclerosis or even in
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Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) * ACS = life threatening conditions that are continuum ranging from unstable angina to large AMI * All have common underlying pathology: * Plaque rupture * Thrombosis * Inflammation Pathogenesis: * Majority result from disruption of atherosclerotic plaque platelet aggregation intracoronary thrombus formation * Thrombus transforms region of plaque narrowing severe or complete occlusion marked imbalance between O2 supply
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Notes for Final Chapter 6/11- Anaphylaxis Allergic reaction Acute Sx: hives‚ rash‚ itching and nasal secretions‚ fever‚ malaise Severe: hypotension‚ tachycardia‚ bronchoconstriction Tx: Benadryl‚ put vaccine in dominant arm‚ warm compresses‚ Tylenol Chapter 8- Pain NSAIDS -ASA‚ Ibuprofen (motrin)‚ Ketorolac (Toradol)‚ Naproxen (Naprosyn) Mild to moderate pain Take with full glass of water Do not mix ASA with other NSAIDS Monitor for GI bleeding Opioids – Codeine‚ Hydrocodone
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CHAPTER ONE SCOPE OF FIRST AID First Aid First Aid is the assistance or help given at once to those suddenly taken ill or injured before being taken home or hospital or before medical expert takes over or an ambulance arrives. AIMS OF FIRST AID a) To save life b) To prevent the situation from worsening. c) To promote recovery. FIRST AIDER A First Aider is a person who had received training and certificate from an authorized training body approving him/her to render first aid. TASKS OF FIRST
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The heart is a hollow muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the blood vessels to various parts of the body by repeated‚ rhythmic contractions. It is found in all animals with a circulatory system‚ which includes the vertebrates. The adjective cardiac means "related to the heart" and comes from the Greek καρδιά‚ kardia‚ for "heart". Cardiology is the medical speciality that deals with cardiac diseases and abnormalities. The vertebrate heart is principally composed of cardiac muscle and connective
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Assignment of internship Topic: Drug listing of pharmacy of Quaid-e-Azam international Hospital Submitted to: Dr.Nowsherwan Kiyani and Dr.Asif Submitted By: Sundas Javed Dated: 24july‚2013 Index 1. Vials 2. Ampoules 3. Syrup‚ suspension and elixers 4. Ear drop‚ eye drop and ointment 5. Nutritional Powder 6. Cream paste and ointment 7. Tablet and capsule 8. Fridge item 9. Infusion Vials Brand Name Generic Name Dosage Form Strength Classification Indications
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1. Characteristics of the following: obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) – the client has intrusive thoughts of unrealistic obsessions and tries to control these thoughts with compulsive behaviors. · Clients who engage in constant ritualistic behaviors may have difficulty meeting self-care needs (i.e. personal hygiene‚ grooming‚ nutrition‚ fluid intake‚ elimination and sleep) · If rituals include constant handwashing or cleaning‚ skin damage and infection
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The Impact of Ansel Adams The evolution of photography‚ from the very beginning to the modern technology we have today‚ is largely due to a few select specialists that took the matter into their own hands. Many discoveries were made about photography during the late 1800’s and into the 1900’s‚ but none greater than the discoveries of Ansel Adams. Ansel Adams made a huge impact on photography because of his technological advances‚ environmental work‚ and how he won the hearts of many with his
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