Chest Trauma Chest trauma is classified as either blunt or penetrating. 1. Blunt Chest Trauma I. Definition a. Blunt chest trauma results from sudden compression or positive pressure inflicted to the chest wall. Motor vehicle crashes (trauma due to steering wheel‚ seat belt)‚ falls‚ and bicycle crashes (trauma due to handle bars) are the most common causes of blunt chest trauma. II. Pathophysiology Injuries to the chest are often life-threatening and result in one or
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In a study of primary angioplasty‚ 119 patients were assigned to a double dose of N-acetylcysteine‚ 116 patients to standard-dose Nacetylcysteine‚ and 119 patients to placebo. All patients received intravenous fluids for 12 hours after the procedure at a rate of 1 mL/ kg/h. Contrast medium–induced nephropathy‚ defined as an increase in the serum creatinine of 25% or more‚ was observed in 8% of patients in the double-dose group‚ 15% of pa- Diagnosis..
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nondepolarising agents‚ we planned to do under regional anesthesia with a backup of total intravenous anesthesia. In operation room standard monitoring was done with Electrocardiogram‚ non-invasive blood pressure‚ pulse oximetry‚ end tidal carbon dioxide and temperature monitoring. Baseline vitals were recorded PR-100bpm‚ NIBP-140/80 mm of Hg‚ RR-18min‚ temperature -37.10 C‚ SpO2-100% on room air. An 18 gauze intravenous cannula was secured on left upper limb and ringer lactate transfusion started. Under
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seventy-five percent since 1995. Most infected inmates brought the HIV virus into prison with them; fewer than ten percent of HIV-positive acquired the virus into prison. The virus can be spread behind bars through homosexual activity (including rape)‚ intravenous drug use‚ and the sharing of tainted tattoo and hypodermic needles. Inmates who were infected before entering
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medication and to stop the surgery. Additional treatment can include: • Lowering body temperature with: Cool mist and fans Cooling blankets Cooled intravenous fluids • Administering oxygen • Using medications to: Control the heartbeat Stabilize blood pressure • Monitoring in an intensive care unit Medication: Dantrolene 1 mg/kg continuous rapid intravenous push and continued until symptoms subside or the maximum cumulative dose of 10 mg/kg has been reached. As soon as the malignant hyperthermia reaction
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Kester‚ MD General Surgery Preoperative Diagnosis: Hematochezia. Postoperative Diagnosis: Hematochezia; inactive at this point. Procedure: Colonoscopy. Anesthesia: Sedation. Specimen Removed: None. Pre-op Meds: Versed 3 mg‚ intravenous. Fentanyl 50 mcg‚ Intravenous. Estimated Blood Loss: None. Urine Output: None. Complications: None. Preparation: Golightly. RESULTS: Fair‚ with some areas better than others. Definitely small lesions could have been easily missed in view of the prep results
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Renal Calculi Kristan Michele Heil Our Lady of the Lake College Renal Calculi Renal calculi‚ commonly called kidney stones‚ are one of the most common‚ painful disorders of the urinary system. The condition of having kidney stones is referred to as nephrolithiasis. These stones are usually formed inside of the kidney and can be composed of various elements collected in the human body. Some stones may pass right through the urinary system never causing a problem‚ while others may cause
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Unit 616 1.1.2.1.2.2.2.3.2.4.5.1.5.3.5.4.5.6.5.7 There are several current legislation‚ guidelines‚ policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication. These are The medicines Act (1968)‚ Misuse of Drugs Act (1971)‚ Misuse of Drugs Regulations (2007)‚ Health Act (2000) The Care Standards Act (2000)‚ Domiciliary Care Agencies Regulations (2002) Control of Substances Hazards to Health (2002)‚ Hazard Waste Regulations‚ Controlled Waste Regulations (1992)‚ The Handling of Medic9ines
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I have worked in medical‚ surgical‚ psychiatry and fevers units admitting and discharging patients as ordered by doctors. Some of my duties were‚ checking patient’s vital signs‚ giving both intramuscular and intravenous injections and setting intravenous line for infusions‚ a skill I was very good at. I also pass urethra catheter for patients who could not pass urine as a result of urinary retention as ordered by doctors as well as nasogastric tubes to feed unconscious patients
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Respiratory Case Study The following case study is of a 37-year old Hispanic male weighing 145 lbs and 70 inches tall found unconscious by his girlfriend. According to her he was unconscious for about 15 hours and she was concerned because he would not wake or respond and was breathing shallow and slow. She then called 9-1-1. The patient entered the ER by emergency vehicle and on my initial assessment Pt had an altered mental status‚ was very unresponsive showing symptoms of a possible drug overdose
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