Drugs, Doses, Tables
Drugs, Doses, Tables Abciximab (Reopro) ABCIXIMAB is a GP IIb/IIIa inhibitor, used as an adjunct to PTCA or atherectomy to prevent acute cardiac ischemia complications in patients at high risk…
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous Aldrete Scoring System A scale commonly used to determine when postsurgical patients can be safely discharged from the Post Anesthesia Recovery Unit. Aldrete Scoring System Assessment Postprocedure Aldrete Scoring…
Hematologic and Immune Systems
Hematologic and Immune Systems Aids AIDS is an infectious disease caused by human T-cell lymphotrophic Type III virus (HTLV-III). It is an acquired deficiency of the body’S immune system. The…
Renal System
Renal System Acute Renal Failure Acute renal failure is the rapid deterioration of renal function with a high blood concentration of nitrogen waste products. There are three major categories: Prerenal…
Endocrine System
Endocrine System Addison’s Disease (see also Aldosterone in Part 5, p. 249) Addison’S disease results from hypofunction of the adrenal cortex of the kidney, causing a severe decrease in levels…
Neurologic System
Neurologic System Accommodation Accommodation is the adaptation of eyes for near vision. It is demonstrated by having patient focus on object at arm’s length. When object is brought toward patient,…
Scoring for Injury and Emergency Surgery
Scoring for Injury and Emergency Surgery Edward Kwon John Fildes I. Introduction Injury severity scoring in trauma plays many important roles in the management of the injured patient, beginning with…
Miscellaneous Procedures
Miscellaneous Procedures Glen Tinkoff Frederick Giberson Introduction Many procedures are performed as adjuncts to the resuscitation of the trauma patient in the emergency department or at the bedside in the…
