Data Trace Editor – See: – Anterior Subluxation & Wedge Fracture – Bilateral InterFacet Dislocation – Spinous Process Fracture (avulsion frx – “Clay Shoveler’s Frx) – Flexion Tear Drop Fracture – Discussion: – anterior subluxation is characteristic that more commonly results from a hyperflexion … Read more
– See: – Central Cord Syndrome: – Extension Teardrop Fracture of C2 – Hangman’s frx – Jefferson Fracture – Lower Cervical Burst Fractures – Hyperextension fracture dislocation – Prevertebral Soft Tissues – Discussion: – hyperextension injuries may include: … Read more
– Discussion: – hyperextension dislocation type of injury of Cervical Spine may be assoc w/ marked neurologic deficit – esp Central Cord Syndrome; – cervical cord is compressed between posteriorly dislocated vertebral body and the posterior longitudinal ligament, & posterior elements and ligamentum flavum; – Radiographs: – combination … Read more
– See: – Coag Pathway – Pulmonary Embolus – Discussion: – at greater than 40 years; – preexisting conditions such as heart disease, obesity, carcinoma, diabetes, varicose veins, and hypertension; – history of pre-existing embolism; – history of prolonged immobilization; – use of estrogens; … Read more
CHLORIDE, SERUM 98-106 mEq/L Increased: Diarrhea Renal Tubular Acidosis, Mineralocorticoid deff Hyperalimentation Meds Acetazolamide Ammonium chloride)
– Discussion: – physical properties – state in body fluids – calcium is a necessary & important addition to cell membranes, giving strength to these structures and regulating permeability; – physiologic roles of calcium are well established; – abnormally … Read more
– Discussion: – for anxiety, tension, sedation, itching (associated with allergic conditions), Antemetic, ETOH withdrawl; – acts as antihistamine, sedative effects, potentiates narcotics and has antiemetic effects; – adult: dose: anxiety or pre-op: 50-100 mg PO/IM qid or prn: max of 600mg; – itch: 25-50 mg PO/IM … Read more
– See: bone mineralization – Basic Science: – compound that is similar to bone mineral, sharing the formula Ca10 (PO4 )6 OH2; – crystal lattice of hydroxyapatite is hexagonal or pseudohexagonal; – as shown by radiographic diffraction analysis, calcium and phosphate mineralize in bone in the form of an … Read more
– for moderate to severe pain (surgery, cancer); – Adult: PO: 1-4mg PO q6hr prn; SC/IM: 1-2mg q4-6hr prn; IV: (given slowly over 3-5min):1-2mg q4-6hr prn;; – 1.5mg IM equivalent to 10mg morphine IM
– See Steroids: – similar indications as dexamethasone but not used in cerebral edema; – IV/IM: Initial dose is 100-500mg depending on severity of condition – infuse slowly (500mg over 10min), dosage may be repeated q2-6hr prn; – for bronchospasm: 250mg IV bolus; maintenance = 100mg IV q6hr; – will take 6 hr … Read more