Cholesterol Guidelines
... ATP III supports ruling out secondary causes of dyslipidemia in persons presenting with elevated LDL: – Diabetes – Hypothyroidism – Obstructive liver disease – Chronic renal failure – Medications (progestins, anabolic steroids & corticosteroids) ...
... ATP III supports ruling out secondary causes of dyslipidemia in persons presenting with elevated LDL: – Diabetes – Hypothyroidism – Obstructive liver disease – Chronic renal failure – Medications (progestins, anabolic steroids & corticosteroids) ...
How to Use the Adult Inpatient VTE Risk Assessment Tool
... the last dose of LMWH if preoperative prophylaxis has been administered with this drug. Dosing after surgery should start ≥ 6 hours post-operatively. ...
... the last dose of LMWH if preoperative prophylaxis has been administered with this drug. Dosing after surgery should start ≥ 6 hours post-operatively. ...
Forensic Sciences
... student learning activities for links to the specific learning outcomes (SLOs). Each unit will not necessarily address all specific learning outcomes. The SLOs are cumulative in nature, and it is expected that a student will have the opportunity to achieve all outcomes by the end of the course. When ...
... student learning activities for links to the specific learning outcomes (SLOs). Each unit will not necessarily address all specific learning outcomes. The SLOs are cumulative in nature, and it is expected that a student will have the opportunity to achieve all outcomes by the end of the course. When ...
Corticosteroids and risk of gastrointestinal bleeding: a systematic
... documentation of GI adverse effects or with assessment of adverse event monitoring described in the methods section were included. Titles, abstracts and full-text articles were evaluated and reviewed for inclusion by at least two of the authors. Disagreements were resolved by consensus among the aut ...
... documentation of GI adverse effects or with assessment of adverse event monitoring described in the methods section were included. Titles, abstracts and full-text articles were evaluated and reviewed for inclusion by at least two of the authors. Disagreements were resolved by consensus among the aut ...
Physician Instructions
... The flow chart below summarizes the results of this analysis. In the clinical study of 466 subjects, 49.6% (231 out of 466) of subjects had PCA3 Scores <25. This indicates decreased likelihood of a positive repeat biopsy result, so the clinician and patient might have considered delaying the repeat ...
... The flow chart below summarizes the results of this analysis. In the clinical study of 466 subjects, 49.6% (231 out of 466) of subjects had PCA3 Scores <25. This indicates decreased likelihood of a positive repeat biopsy result, so the clinician and patient might have considered delaying the repeat ...
Cosmetics Policy - Southern Derbyshire CCG
... smoking. To ensure the best outcomes, patients should have stopped smoking prior to procedure. Smoking status may be validated at pre-operative appointment using an appropriate test. Support to stop smoking is available to patients through a range of ...
... smoking. To ensure the best outcomes, patients should have stopped smoking prior to procedure. Smoking status may be validated at pre-operative appointment using an appropriate test. Support to stop smoking is available to patients through a range of ...
Sharps Policy v5 - RDaSH NHS Foundation Trust
... A sharp is any item that is capable of penetrating the skin. Data submitted to the Public Health England Significant Occupational Exposures Surveillance System between 2004 and 2013 indicates that: 4830 significant occupational exposures to a blood borne virus (BBV) were reported among healthcare wo ...
... A sharp is any item that is capable of penetrating the skin. Data submitted to the Public Health England Significant Occupational Exposures Surveillance System between 2004 and 2013 indicates that: 4830 significant occupational exposures to a blood borne virus (BBV) were reported among healthcare wo ...
The Green River Killer
... chemical identity of a substance with as near absolute certainty as existing analytical techniques will permit. For example, the crime laboratory is frequently asked to identify the chemical composition of preparations that may contain illicit drugs such as heroin, cocaine, or barbiturates. It may b ...
... chemical identity of a substance with as near absolute certainty as existing analytical techniques will permit. For example, the crime laboratory is frequently asked to identify the chemical composition of preparations that may contain illicit drugs such as heroin, cocaine, or barbiturates. It may b ...
allergenic extracts pollens, molds epidermals, insects dusts, foods
... potent allergens, e.g., peanut, cottonseed, and flaxseed.(8) Such extracts should be appropriately diluted before use. The physician must be prepared to treat anaphylaxis should it occur and have the necessary drugs and equipment on hand to do so.(17-18) Extracts should not be administered by the pa ...
... potent allergens, e.g., peanut, cottonseed, and flaxseed.(8) Such extracts should be appropriately diluted before use. The physician must be prepared to treat anaphylaxis should it occur and have the necessary drugs and equipment on hand to do so.(17-18) Extracts should not be administered by the pa ...
Spinal Cord Injury Paper - Stephanie Huff`s ePortfolio
... “Autonomic dysreflexia (AD), also known as hyperreflexia, refers to an over-active Autonomic Nervous System, which causes an abrupt onset of excessively high blood pressure. Persons at risk for this problem ...
... “Autonomic dysreflexia (AD), also known as hyperreflexia, refers to an over-active Autonomic Nervous System, which causes an abrupt onset of excessively high blood pressure. Persons at risk for this problem ...
Trauma - Pediatrics
... 6 yo male suffered a mild traumatic brain injury and abdominal contusion as a result of being a restrained passenger in a high velocity (55mph) MVA. He has decreased mental status and it has worsened since EMS arrival on scene and through transport to hospital. He is able to maintain airway prior to ...
... 6 yo male suffered a mild traumatic brain injury and abdominal contusion as a result of being a restrained passenger in a high velocity (55mph) MVA. He has decreased mental status and it has worsened since EMS arrival on scene and through transport to hospital. He is able to maintain airway prior to ...
Fall Risk Assessment
... • A specificity and sensitivity study was conducted (n=1000 patients on three separate medical surgical and progressive care units in two hospitals). • During the specificity and sensitivity study all patients who had a MFS score of ≥ 60 fell. • Therefore, an additional category to capture those at ...
... • A specificity and sensitivity study was conducted (n=1000 patients on three separate medical surgical and progressive care units in two hospitals). • During the specificity and sensitivity study all patients who had a MFS score of ≥ 60 fell. • Therefore, an additional category to capture those at ...
Penetrating Abdominal Trauma - LNMI - cleare
... a major vessel or solid organ such as the portal vein or liver. Therefore, penetrating objects should not be removed except where definitive treatment can be provided. For patients with abdominal stab wounds, a policy of observation and serial examination with discharge in 10-12 hours of patients wi ...
... a major vessel or solid organ such as the portal vein or liver. Therefore, penetrating objects should not be removed except where definitive treatment can be provided. For patients with abdominal stab wounds, a policy of observation and serial examination with discharge in 10-12 hours of patients wi ...
Those Pesky Variables!
... • Only preoperative information can be utilized to assign preoperative variables; unless otherwise specified by the definition. • Exception: In the scenario where an urgent or emergent surgery is performed and the situation does not allow for complete preoperative documentation of a history and phys ...
... • Only preoperative information can be utilized to assign preoperative variables; unless otherwise specified by the definition. • Exception: In the scenario where an urgent or emergent surgery is performed and the situation does not allow for complete preoperative documentation of a history and phys ...
Post-Market Clinical Follow-up Study—Retrospective
... completed, and the study will be registered in the ENCePP study registry (ENCePP, 2010). Adverse Event Reporting ...
... completed, and the study will be registered in the ENCePP study registry (ENCePP, 2010). Adverse Event Reporting ...
Fetal Echo- New Indications
... ascertainment without knowledge of conception status - statistically significant increased risk of birth defects in infants conceived with ART of the order of 30-40% ...
... ascertainment without knowledge of conception status - statistically significant increased risk of birth defects in infants conceived with ART of the order of 30-40% ...
CBC Parameters and QC
... • Results outside of linearity are NOT acceptable. • Linearity ranges vary by instrument. ...
... • Results outside of linearity are NOT acceptable. • Linearity ranges vary by instrument. ...
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... reaction cell, which is divided into 3 types, IVa, IVb, IVc. The latter allergy is often called as delayed hypersensitivity reactions due to occurrence of more than 12 hours after antigen exposure.1 This type does not involve antibodies but involving T lymphocytes because T-lymphocytes has sensitisa ...
... reaction cell, which is divided into 3 types, IVa, IVb, IVc. The latter allergy is often called as delayed hypersensitivity reactions due to occurrence of more than 12 hours after antigen exposure.1 This type does not involve antibodies but involving T lymphocytes because T-lymphocytes has sensitisa ...
Consultation Protocol - Word 240 KB
... the Minister for Health and Ageing (the Minister) to strengthen the role of evidence in health financing decisions in Australia. MSAC advises the Minister on the evidence relating to the safety, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness of new and existing medical technologies and procedures and under w ...
... the Minister for Health and Ageing (the Minister) to strengthen the role of evidence in health financing decisions in Australia. MSAC advises the Minister on the evidence relating to the safety, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness of new and existing medical technologies and procedures and under w ...
intravenous contrast Material–induced nephropathy
... (AKI) is as common if not more common in patients not exposed to contrast material compared with contrast material–exposed patients (23). Although these controlled studies add value to prior uncontrolled case series regarding the true incidence of CIN, important knowledge gaps remain. Most of these ...
... (AKI) is as common if not more common in patients not exposed to contrast material compared with contrast material–exposed patients (23). Although these controlled studies add value to prior uncontrolled case series regarding the true incidence of CIN, important knowledge gaps remain. Most of these ...
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... In order to understand whether the results were due to baseline differences in the populations, sensitivity analyses were performed which excluded patients with the following during baseline 1. Estrogen or other anti-osteoporotic medication use (SERMS, calcitonin) 2. corticosteroid use 3. fracture 4 ...
... In order to understand whether the results were due to baseline differences in the populations, sensitivity analyses were performed which excluded patients with the following during baseline 1. Estrogen or other anti-osteoporotic medication use (SERMS, calcitonin) 2. corticosteroid use 3. fracture 4 ...
PDF Version of Hazard Communication Program for SMH
... instructional program to gain a better understanding of the hazards associated with chemicals / hazardous drugs used in the workplace and appropriate protective measures. It is important to recognize that OSHA’s Haz Comm Standard, as with any safety regulation, is designed to protect employees and i ...
... instructional program to gain a better understanding of the hazards associated with chemicals / hazardous drugs used in the workplace and appropriate protective measures. It is important to recognize that OSHA’s Haz Comm Standard, as with any safety regulation, is designed to protect employees and i ...
NMP22® BladderChek® Test: point-of-care technology with life- and money-saving potential Diagnostic Profile
... In regards to bladder cancer, sensitivity represents the probability of correctly identifying all the patients with bladder cancer among a given population. The higher the sensitivity, the fewer the number of undetected cancer patients within this population. If a diagnostic test were to have 100% s ...
... In regards to bladder cancer, sensitivity represents the probability of correctly identifying all the patients with bladder cancer among a given population. The higher the sensitivity, the fewer the number of undetected cancer patients within this population. If a diagnostic test were to have 100% s ...
Presentation - American Joint Committee on Cancer
... units, not ng/ml. This means that the Oncotype results are not compatible with the standard ER/PR results that are performed in hospital laboratories. Therefore, ER/PR results from the Oncotype should not be used to document the SSF’s. In this particular scenario, code the results from the pathology ...
... units, not ng/ml. This means that the Oncotype results are not compatible with the standard ER/PR results that are performed in hospital laboratories. Therefore, ER/PR results from the Oncotype should not be used to document the SSF’s. In this particular scenario, code the results from the pathology ...