as headaches‚ dizziness and nausea Many research has been done on the correlation between age and the effect of Melatonin. In some countries‚ Melatonin can be bought without prescription and therefore it is possible for children to intake in large doses. However‚ (Arendt) has shown that it may affect their growth negatively. Melatonin is said to be the only way
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Should Stimulant Medications be used to treat our Children? What is Attention deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? With no cure for ADHD‚ stimulant medication should be considered for the overall management of the disruptive symptoms associated with the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most common mental health problem in children. Children with ADHD often have problems with attention span‚ hyperactivity
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condition until the time of administration. Objectives of EPI: To reduce morbidity and mortality rates among infants and children from six childhood immunizable disease\ Administration of vaccines Vaccine | Content | Form & Dosage | # of Doses | Route | BCG (Bacillus Chalmette Guerin) | Live attenuated bacteria | Freeze driedInfant- 0.05mlPreschool-0.1ml | 1 | Intradermal | DPT (Diphtheria Pertussis Tetanus) | DT- weakened toxinP-killed bacteria | liquid-0.5ml | 3 | Intramuscular |
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vaccinating will make the animal sick or possibly die. Veterinarians think the animal is too small for the amount of vaccine or that the animal only needs to get vaccinated once when is is a baby. While others believe giving the annual shots in full doses is fine and is needed to prevent the diseases the shots are for. People also think that without the annual shots the animal will get sick. One side says that over vaccinating will make the animal sick and or kill them. They believe smaller
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Duramorph (morphine) Classifications: Opioid Route: intrathecally or epiduarally. Larger doses increase the side effects without increase the length of time the drug works. Nurses don’t give this?? OB use: For pain 24 hours after birth/most commonly used with C sections. Side Effects: pruritus‚ nausea and vomiting‚ and urinary retention Nursing implications: works in 30-60 minutes. Contraindications: allergy/hypersensitivity to morphine. Maternal Side effects: most common: confusion‚ sedation
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first-year college student who lives in a dormitory. | Tdap - Tetanus‚ Diphtheria‚ and Pertussis | You need one booster dose of tetanus‚ diphtheria‚ and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine if you have not previously had this vaccine. Tdap may be given regardless of when you last received a tetanus and diphtheria (Td) dose. After receipt of your Tdap dose‚ you will need Td booster doses every 10 years. | * For international travelers‚ visit the CDC Travelers’ Health website for specifics. Next Steps...
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To evaluate the effects of low-dose ketamine on midazolam-fentanyl-propofol-based sedation for outpatient colonoscopy. DESIGN: Prospective‚ randomized‚ double-blinded‚ placebo-controlled trial. SETTING: Gastroenterology unit at a practice and clinical research center. SUBJECTS: Ninety-seven healthy American Society of Anesthesiology physical status 1 volunteers. INTERVENTIONS: Subjects were randomized to receive midazolam (0.02 mg/kg)‚ fentanyl (1 μg/kg)‚ and ketamine (0.3 mg/kg) and midazolam (0
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such as reddening of the skin‚ or very serious‚ such as cancer or early death. Radioactive materials dispersed in an urban area pose a serious health hazard. Strong sources of gamma rays can cause acute radiation poisoning or even fatalities at high doses. Long-term exposure to low levels of gamma
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As a Radiologic Technology student‚ we are taught to constantly follow ALARA. This is to always protect the patient with a dose of radiation that is As Low As Reasonably Achievable. There are two models of radiation that scientists and medical professionals use to achieve safe amounts of radiation on a patient. These are the LNT (linear no-threshold) model and the Hormesis model. The linear no-threshold model was introduced in the 1940’s when the Atomic bomb was set off in Japan. The outcome
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Introduction Tariq is a seven year old boy who has had a history of eczema and asthma since early childhood. According to Guibas et al (2012) asthma is the most common chronic respiratory disease of childhood: its prevalence has been rising in the western world for the last three decades. In Scotland‚ 368‚000 people (1 in 14) are currently receiving treatment for asthma. This includes 72‚000 children and 296‚000 adults. There are 5.4 million people living with asthma in the UK and around
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