Data Trace Editor – Discussion: (tumoriform focal muscular degeneration); – poorly defined process which occurs in long term diabetics; – other names for this syndrome include: tumoriform focal muscular degeneration and idiopathic diabetic muscle infarction; – may be confused w/ sarcoma, deep infection, or even a compartment syndrome (the mass may be … Read more
Clinical signs Clinical signs are unreliable but should not be ignored Calf tenderness, swelling, fever, and increased pulse rate may be present Work up for DVT arterial blood gas/pulse oximetry coagulation labs (for HCT & platelet count) prothrombin time (PT)/partial thromboplastin time (PTT) fibrinogen CBC EKG and CXR (if PE is suspected) D-dimer level below … Read more
– See: Steroids – Cerebral Edema: – 10mg IV initially, followed by 4mg IV/IM q6hr; – expect response in 12 to 24 hrs and dosage may be reduced after 2 to 4 days, and gradually discontinued after 5 to 7 days; – Acute Allergic Rxn: Decadron Phosphate injection: 4 mg/ml … Read more
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low mol. wt. dextran; – adjunct in peripheral vascular surgery; works by expanding plasma volume and decrease blood viscosity; prophylaxis of DVT and thromboembolism: 10 ml/kg IV on day of surgery followed by 500 ml IV daily for 2-3 days; then 500ml IV every 2-3 days based on patient risk factors for thromboembolism for up … Read more
– for cough associatted with cold or other bronchial irriations; – Adult: 10-20 mg PO q4hr prn; – Peds: 1-2 mg/kg/24hr divided tid/qid; – Supplied: Chewy squares 15mg; lozenges 5 mg; syrup 15 mg/5ml, 5mg/5ml, 10mg/5ml, 7.5 mg/5ml; liquid, sustained action 30 mg/5ml
– neurological exam for the neuropathic charcot foot: – in exam of the diabetic foot note the neurologic findings are usually distal, symmetrical, and sensory; – absent or diminished tendon reflexes are characteristic findings; – ankle jerk is mainly affected and is absent 4 times > knee jerk; – diminution or … Read more
– for adrenocortical insufficiency; – injection 2-5mg/day IM into upper outer quadrant of gluteal region; – w/ adrenal insufficiency, must be used along with glucocorticoid
300 150 100 75 60 50 250 136 94 71 214 125 88 68 187 115 83 65 Atrial: 60 – 100 167 107 79 62 Junct : 50 – 60 Vent : 30 – 40
– See: atlas: – Body: – not ossified at birth – center (occassionally 2 centers) appears during 1st year after birth; – anterior ring of atlas remains unossified in infants (younger than 1 year) but progressively ossifies and enlarges through age 6-9 years; – … Read more