'Orthostatic hypotension' presentation slideshows

Autoimmune polyglandular syndromes

Autoimmune polyglandular syndromes. Irene Fung PGY2 Endocrinology rounds January 30, 2009. Objectives. Overview of autoimmune endocrine disease To recognize the clinical presentation of APS-1 and APS-2 To understand work-up and management of primary adrenal insufficiency and hypothyroidism

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?????????????????????? (Medical Emergencies) ????????????????. ?????????? (Prevention) ????????? (Management). Patient at Risk Dentist at Risk. Introduction. Emergencies in dental practice can occur to any person, any time.

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Syncope

Syncope. 1. Definitions 2. Epidemiology 3. Etiology 4. Diagnostic Strategy 5. Disposition. James L. Wofford, MD, MS. Syncope - Quick take. Dangerous, disabling, and difficult to dx Symptom, not a diagnosis Rarely witnessed The emergency is already over

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Transforming Falls Management Using Data

Transforming Falls Management Using Data. Jo A. Taylor, RN, MPH. July 24, 2013. www.ccmemedicare.org. Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) Credit.

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GERIATRIC MEDICINE GRAND ROUNDS January 5 th , 2012 TOPIC ORTHOSTATIC HYPOTENSION IN ELDERLY

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MANAGEMENT OF PAIN

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Medical Management of the Traumatic Brain Injured Patient

Medical Management of the Traumatic Brain Injured Patient. Chad Walters, D.O. Medical Director Radical Rehab Solutions, LLC. Outline. Common Medical Problems Post-traumatic Seizures/Epilepsy Spasticity Depression/Anxiety Agitation/Aggression Sleep disorders Attention deficits

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Endocrine Emergencies

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Chapter 44

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PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS Connie K. Cupples, MS, MSN, RN Union University

PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS Connie K. Cupples, MS, MSN, RN Union University. Classifications. Antipsychotics (neuroleptics) Anxiolytics (antianxiety meds) Side Effect Meds (anticholinergic/antiparkinsonism drugs) Antidepressants Mood Stabilizers. Psychosis.

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Introduction to Urology

Introduction to Urology. Emily Marshall, PA-C, MPAP. Objectives. Upon completion of this lecture, nurses should have increased knowledge about epidemiology, symptoms, signs and treatment options for the following conditions: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Prostate Cancer Bladder Cancer

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Pain, Anesthetics, Opiates, and NSAIDS

Pain, Anesthetics, Opiates, and NSAIDS. Pain. Definition: unpleasant sensory and emotional experience Subjective: sensation and emotion Not necessarily correlated with a stimulus Purposeful: tells you that damage is being done to the body Seek care Stop the destructive behavior.

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Wet, Dry, or Even? Some Ways of Looking at Volume Status without a Pulmonary-Arterial Catheter

Anne K. Sutherland, MD Critical Care Medicine St. Barnabas Hospital March 27, 2010. Wet, Dry, or Even? Some Ways of Looking at Volume Status without a Pulmonary-Arterial Catheter. Pulmonary Arterial Catheter. PACs.

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PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS OVERVIEW

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NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGY

NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGY. Clinical Examination. Visual Acuity Colour Vision Visual Fields Pupils. Normal Eye and Optic Disc. Cupped disc. The swollen optic disc. Papilloedema Papillitis Malignant hypertension Ischaemic optic neuropathy Diabetic optic neuropathy CRVO

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Chapter 6 Drugs for Cardiovascular Arrhythmias and Hypertension

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Placebo-Controlled Trial of Amantadine for Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

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Falls: Low Vision and Falls

Falls: Low Vision and Falls. Jag Mallya 1-09-2010. Definition:. A fall is an event which results in a person inadvertently coming to rest on the ground, the floor or other lower level. No evidence of: sudden onset of paralysis, epileptic seizure, or Loss of consciousness

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Drugs for Hypertension

Drugs for Hypertension. Adrenergic Agents. Angiotensin II receptor blockers. Adrenergic Agents. Centrally Acting Act on Alph2 receptors of SNS ? decreased sympathetic outflow ? lowered BP Drugs : ????? One of these works best on african americans clonidine [Catapres]

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