Data Trace Editor – See: – Burst Fractures – Thoracic and Thoracolumbar Spine: – Discussion: – results from hyperflexion, which produces wedge compression of one or more vertebral bodies; – due to the rigidity of the rib cage, most of these frxs are stable; – thoracic spinal … Read more
– See: Thoracolumbar fractures: – Frx Discussion: – frx in this region are usually the result of hyperflexion, which produces wedge compression of one or more vertebral bodies; – due to the rigidity of the rib cage, most of these fractures are stable; (See Burst Fx) – where kyphosis > … Read more
– Discussion: – progression: – rt thoracic curves > 50 deg are at highest risk for progression (1 deg/yr) followed by Rt lumbar curves; – single thoracic curves> 70-75 deg at growth completion progress an average of about 17 deg; – … Read more
– See: Vascular Problems of the Upper Extremity: – Discussion: – thoracic outlet space is created by the clavicle, first rib, subclavius muscle, costoclavicular ligament, and anterior scalene muscle; – most often affects subclavian artery, vein, and lower trunk (C8 & T1) of brachial plexus; – both the subclavian artery and the brachial plexus traverse … Read more
cefotaxime (claforan) moxalactam (moxam) cefoperazone (cefobid) ceftizoxime (ceftizox) ceftazidime (fortaz) tazidine ceftriaxone (rocephin)
– for Pyschotic disorders; Thioxanthene derivative, similar to phenothiazines; – Mild to Mod psychosis: 2mg PO tid; Severe pyschosis: 5mg PO bid; increase to maximum dosage of 60mg/24hr period prn; IM use: 16-20mg/24hr divided bid/qid; max 30mg/day; – Side Effects: Sedative: + to ++; EPS: ++; Hypotensive Effects: +; – AntiCholinergic: +
for psychosis, short term depression, agitation; used for diabetes insipidus; pyschotic manifestations: usual starting dose:50-100mg PO tid, then 200-800mg/24 hr PO Treatment of depression anxiety: usual starting dose:25mg PO tid; phenothiazine; Contraindications: Severe CNS depression, hypertensive or hypotensive heart disease, or hypersensitivity to phenothiazines; Note side effects: Extrapyradimal: +; Sedative: +++; Hypotensive Effects: ++; Anticholinergic: +++
– Discussion: – thiopental is an ultrashort-acting intravenous anesthetic. – it is not recommended for use as the sole anesthetic for surgical procedures lasting longer than 15 min; – in addition to its use as anesthetic, thiopental has been used in the treatment of seizures unresponsive to anticonvulsant therapy; … Read more
– Theory of Tension Band: – anterior tension band wiring intentionally creates a small separation of surface of patellar articular surface w/ knee in extension; – as knee goes into flexion, frx gap at the patellar articular surface closes down; – this occurs as tension forces of … Read more