Evaluation of a Patient with Possible Heart Failure

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/31/2007   |   .ppt   |   51 slides
Document abstract : « diagnosis; Conclusions; Bibliography. The common symptoms of heart failure are well known but are frequently absent and variably specific for this condition. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Symptoms of heart failure. Dyspnea. Orthopnea and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea. Acute pulmonary edema. Exercise intolerance. Edema and fluid retention. Abdominal and gastrointestinal symptoms. Sleep disorders and central nervous system...»

Delirium

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « effects should be discontinued or minimized whenever possible. Laboratory evaluation must be tailored to the individual such as in a febrile delirious patient. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Definitions. Etiology. Incidence and prevalence. Epidemiology. Pathogenesis. Clinical manifestations. Diagnosis and evaluation. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Reducing multi-medication in the elderly

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   06/20/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « questioning of regular drug treatments and their evaluation on the Is it possible to improve compliance Methods to promote good patient adherence to therapy are ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Consequences of multi medication . Effectiveness . Job security. Patient comfort . Non-drug alternatives . Cost . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Serotonin syndrome: A risk that should not be overlooked

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   06/20/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « An evaluation neuro psychiatrical highlighted a major of serotonin syndrome, the patient was treated major depression, suspicion and possible pulmonary embolism ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction . Clinical case. History. Epidemiology. Metabolism and serotonin receptors. Pathophysiology of serotonin syndrome. Clinique. Tests. Risks with successive administration of antidepressants. Mi...»

Marfan Syndrome

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   01/27/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « fibrillin-1 gene in a Marfan patient, proving that It is possible that some of these could patients should be given echocardiopgraphic evaluation to identify ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Skeletal system.. Cardiovascular system.. Other characterstics.. Genetic factors.. Transition mode.. Mapping.. Identification of protein products.. Disease alleles.. Molecular biochemistry.. Related...»

Diving into "Water on the Brain" Hydrocephalus: An Exploration

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   05/06/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « However, three months after initial evaluation, the patient was A shunt was installed and the patient s manic Therefore, it is not always possible to diagnose ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Basic pathology. Specific types and respective etiologies. Causes. Symptoms. Demographics and epidemiology. Possible treatment. Prognosis. Diagnostic concerns. Conclusion. References ....»

The consecration of the patient's autonomy

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : « him to leave instructions about his possible treatment or of successfully restarting the patient s heart This assertion directly implies that evaluation of the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «The consecration of the patient's autonomy.. Legal background.. The Competent patient and DNAR orders.. The involvement of 'the close to the patient'.. The incompetents and DNAR orders.. The children and the young persons.. The persisting...»

Measurement of pain

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   05/22/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : « cover the entire range of possible intensity components of pain: emotional dimension, and sensory evaluation. of a human body on which the patient indicates the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Forms of measurement. Need to measure pain. News based on the description of the patient. Measures submitted to single size. Verbal Numerical Scale (VNS). Descriptive reports multidimensional. The maps of pain . Self: The use of...»

As a result of the practice of organ transplantation, do we ultimately require a re-thinking of the meaning of death?

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « Possible revisions to the meaning of brain death HYPOTHALAMIC-PITUITARY FUNCTION IN THE "BRAIN DEAD" PATIENT. evoked responses may be part of the evaluation. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Defining and redefining death.. Current definitions.. Critique of the current formulation of brain death.. Is it time to abandon brain death?. Alternative approaches to the formulation.. Should organs from patients in pvs be...»

Brain Craniotomy

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Case study   |   06/09/2008   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : « approach to the patient requiring craniotomy to obtain an appropriate baseline neurologic evaluation. intracranial hypertension and possible interactions with ...»

Synopsis abstract : «The Rationale Behind Awake Craniotomy. Utility of Awake Craniotomy. Anesthesia. New Anesthetic Agents. Desflurane. Sevoflurane. Remifentanil. Monitoring. New Procedures. Stereotactic Biopsy/ Craniotomy. Kinds of Anesthetics . Anesthetic...»

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