Data Trace Editor – See: – Tachycardia, Assessment – Discussion – VT vs SVT UNSTABLE STABLE | | Synchronous Cardioversion 75-100 J Vagal Maneuvers | | Synchronous Cardioversion 200 J Verapamil, 5 mg IV | | Synchronous Cardioversion 360 J Verapamil, 10 mg IV | (in 15-20 min) Correct Underlying Abnormalities | | Cardioversion, Digoxin, B Blocker Pharmological … Read more
Discussion (see bisphosphonates) type of aminobisphosphonate (a synthetic analogs of pyrophosphate) which acts as an inhibitor of osteoclast-mediated bone resorption; due to substantial reduction in bone resorption, bone formation exceeds bone resorption at these remodeling sites, which leads to progressive gains in bone mass; this medication should be taken at least 30 min before meals and/or … Read more
– See: Skin Prep; – alcohols are most effective on clean skin; – the most effective alcohol concentration is between 70 and 90% – alcohols may not kill all spores; – as a drawback it has a skin dessicating effect
– Discussion: – onset- usually a few hours to 10 days after last drink (Usually 6-48 hr); – early symptoms: tend to be mild; – nausea, vomiting, anorexia, insomnia, diaphoresis, agitation, tachycardia, HTN, if seizures occur, – common abstinence syndrome, occurring at 6-8 hr, is the earliest withdrawl syndrome and is often present when the … Read more
– Discussion: – B agonist; – for brochospasm in reversible airway dz and for relief in exercised induced bronchospasm; – adult: – 2-4 inhalations q4-6hr or 2-4 mg PO tid/qid; nebulized 2.5-5mg in 3ml NS (supplied in 5 mg/ml solution); … Read more
Discussion consists of polyostotic fibrous dysplasia, cafe’-au-lait spots of “coast of Maine” variety, and premature menses; it is more common in girls than boys and accompanies approx 1 in 30 cases of polyostotic fibrous dysplasia; there is appreciable coincidence of other endocrinologic dz including hyperthyroidism & Cushing’s dz as well as hyperparathyroidism and hypophosphatemic rickets; in polyostotic cases of … Read more
– See: Hallux Valgus Menu: – Discussion: – indicated for hallux valgus interphalangeus – when deformity is located at IP joint; – some authors feel that this procedure is better suited as a salvage procedure; – procedure consists of a closing lateral wedge osteotomy of proximal phalanx combined w/ excision of medial eminence; – may … Read more
– Early Example – Late Example treated w/ Knee Fusion and Modified Boyd
Agent A/V effect Dilution Dose Range Comments Nitroprusside (art & ven) 100 mg/250 ml 1-10 ug/kg/min CN toxicity Incr. Pul Shunt. Trimethaphan (arterial) 500 mg/250 ml 1-6 mg/min Neg. Inotroph Tachyphylaxis Nitroglycerin (ven > art) 200 ug/ml 1-5 ug/kg/min
V. Fib and Pulseless VT V. Tach PSVT A. Fib A. Flutter PAT Bradycardia ventricular ectopy Asystole Angina / MI – Misc: – IJ Central Line Insertion; – CPR … Read more