Professional Liability Exposures for Physical Therapy
... Case Study This case involves a 77-year-old man with a history of Parkinson’s, osteoporosis and a recent cerebrovascular accident (CVA). He was receiving physical therapy at our physical therapist’s PT practice. He suffered from significant postural deficits, creating a severe forward bent post ...
... Case Study This case involves a 77-year-old man with a history of Parkinson’s, osteoporosis and a recent cerebrovascular accident (CVA). He was receiving physical therapy at our physical therapist’s PT practice. He suffered from significant postural deficits, creating a severe forward bent post ...
Spinal Immobilization - Clear Lake Emergency Medical Corps
... The spinal cord is usually 16 to 19 inches in length. The spinal cord exits the brain at the medulla and proceeds through the foramen magnum and down the spinal canal. The spinal cord conducts impulses to the peripheral nervous system. The spinal cord lies inside the vertebrae and extends from the b ...
... The spinal cord is usually 16 to 19 inches in length. The spinal cord exits the brain at the medulla and proceeds through the foramen magnum and down the spinal canal. The spinal cord conducts impulses to the peripheral nervous system. The spinal cord lies inside the vertebrae and extends from the b ...
Levofloxacin-Induced Bilateral Achilles Tendinopathy
... unknown.5,6,8,9 Histological studies are rare; however, the available information suggests that the drug or its metabolites may have a direct toxic effect on collagen. Vascular complications with ischemia have been proposed to cause tendon rupture. Mechanical stress also seems to play an important r ...
... unknown.5,6,8,9 Histological studies are rare; however, the available information suggests that the drug or its metabolites may have a direct toxic effect on collagen. Vascular complications with ischemia have been proposed to cause tendon rupture. Mechanical stress also seems to play an important r ...
2.Middle cerebral artery
... The result clinical syndrome is similar to that seen following occlusion at the bifurcation except that, in addition, infarction of the motor fibers in the internal capsule causes paralysis of the contralateral leg. The result is contralateral hemiplegia and sensory loss affecting the face, hand, ar ...
... The result clinical syndrome is similar to that seen following occlusion at the bifurcation except that, in addition, infarction of the motor fibers in the internal capsule causes paralysis of the contralateral leg. The result is contralateral hemiplegia and sensory loss affecting the face, hand, ar ...
Tinnitus
... Typically the decrease in frequency (Hz) and intensity (dB) In 70% agreement with the VAS ...
... Typically the decrease in frequency (Hz) and intensity (dB) In 70% agreement with the VAS ...
Arrest For Seizure-Related Behavior
... tests and careful evaluation of the seizure itself to determine how likely it is that the patient may have more seizures in the future. Age, family history, and possible causes of the seizure are among the factors that are considered. Non-medical issues, such as loss of driver's license or worries a ...
... tests and careful evaluation of the seizure itself to determine how likely it is that the patient may have more seizures in the future. Age, family history, and possible causes of the seizure are among the factors that are considered. Non-medical issues, such as loss of driver's license or worries a ...
Chapter 12: Medical Overview
... • Medical emergencies require EMS attention because of illnesses or conditions not caused by an outside force. ...
... • Medical emergencies require EMS attention because of illnesses or conditions not caused by an outside force. ...
The Rheumatism Society of the District of Columbia
... crystal deposition occurs at the cervicoaxial joint, often accompanied by calcification of nearby cervical ligaments, severe neck pain and limitation of range of motion can occur. In severe cases, where crystal deposition occurs in the ligamentum flavum or compresses on the spinal cord, cervical mye ...
... crystal deposition occurs at the cervicoaxial joint, often accompanied by calcification of nearby cervical ligaments, severe neck pain and limitation of range of motion can occur. In severe cases, where crystal deposition occurs in the ligamentum flavum or compresses on the spinal cord, cervical mye ...
Neuropsychiatric Sequelae of Traumatic Brain Injury
... serotonin-specific reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are safe and well tolerated.35 Drugs with anticholinergic effects in general should be avoided. Psychostimulants36,37 and even the dopaminergics can be helpful in these cases, as they have an antidepressant effect. ECT is a highly effective mode of trea ...
... serotonin-specific reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are safe and well tolerated.35 Drugs with anticholinergic effects in general should be avoided. Psychostimulants36,37 and even the dopaminergics can be helpful in these cases, as they have an antidepressant effect. ECT is a highly effective mode of trea ...
Guidelines on Paracentesis
... Prevalence and Pathology The presence of malignant ascites is an indicator of advanced disease and depending on the primary tumour and stage, prognosis may be measured in weeks to months, rather than in years.1 The focus of treatment is therefore concentrated on the palliation of troublesome symptom ...
... Prevalence and Pathology The presence of malignant ascites is an indicator of advanced disease and depending on the primary tumour and stage, prognosis may be measured in weeks to months, rather than in years.1 The focus of treatment is therefore concentrated on the palliation of troublesome symptom ...
Selected tools for self-assessment of cultural and linguistic
... answer, this technique seriously limits the ability of the patient to communicate information that may be essential for an accurate history and diagnosis. The most effective way to put the patient at ease and to ensure that the patient provides essential information about his or her symptoms is to c ...
... answer, this technique seriously limits the ability of the patient to communicate information that may be essential for an accurate history and diagnosis. The most effective way to put the patient at ease and to ensure that the patient provides essential information about his or her symptoms is to c ...
Concise guidance for the use of anti
... at around 25-45%(11-14), with similar impact on psychosocial functioning(15). However, overlap between symptoms of depression and post-concussion syndrome must be properly accounted for(14, 16). Suicide rates appear to be increased by about 3-fold in people with traumatic brain injury but this may r ...
... at around 25-45%(11-14), with similar impact on psychosocial functioning(15). However, overlap between symptoms of depression and post-concussion syndrome must be properly accounted for(14, 16). Suicide rates appear to be increased by about 3-fold in people with traumatic brain injury but this may r ...
Physical Therapy Management for Conversion Disorder: Case Series
... the symptoms are consciously produced in order to obtain secondary gain such as financial compensation, release from jail, and avoidance of military service.6 Once a diagnosis has been determined, it is important to inform the patient that all diagnostic tests are negative and that a full recovery i ...
... the symptoms are consciously produced in order to obtain secondary gain such as financial compensation, release from jail, and avoidance of military service.6 Once a diagnosis has been determined, it is important to inform the patient that all diagnostic tests are negative and that a full recovery i ...
Objectives of Chest pain lecture:
... 2. Pathophysiology 3. Clinical manifestation 4. Investigations for diagnosis for follow up 5. Treatment oral hypoglycemics insulin therapy recent advances in treatment 6. Complications DKA ……. Features, Investigations, Management. Hypoglycemia Hyperosmolar non ketotic coma Nephropathy Neuropathy Ret ...
... 2. Pathophysiology 3. Clinical manifestation 4. Investigations for diagnosis for follow up 5. Treatment oral hypoglycemics insulin therapy recent advances in treatment 6. Complications DKA ……. Features, Investigations, Management. Hypoglycemia Hyperosmolar non ketotic coma Nephropathy Neuropathy Ret ...
Acute Ischemic Stroke: Not a moment to loose
... National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) offers tools for patients with language and motor difficulties ...
... National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) offers tools for patients with language and motor difficulties ...
Case Report A 100-year old patient presented with profound diuretic
... major factor contributing to resistant hypertension. In this patient, he also has history of coronary atherosclerotic heart disease (old myocardial infarction), cerebrovascular sequelae, type 2 diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease and chronic heart failure and his blood pressure were well contr ...
... major factor contributing to resistant hypertension. In this patient, he also has history of coronary atherosclerotic heart disease (old myocardial infarction), cerebrovascular sequelae, type 2 diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease and chronic heart failure and his blood pressure were well contr ...
in utero
... his partner and his perceptions about how she feels about the problem (this may actually be very different from how he thinks she feels). It is essential to perform a focused physical examination. This should concentrate on the endocrine, neurological, vascular and genitourinary system. Evidence of ...
... his partner and his perceptions about how she feels about the problem (this may actually be very different from how he thinks she feels). It is essential to perform a focused physical examination. This should concentrate on the endocrine, neurological, vascular and genitourinary system. Evidence of ...
Disclaimer - Tulane University
... What description or characteristics identify the type of signs or symptoms? Circumstances, cause, precursor, outside factors to describe where patient is or what he is doing when signs or symptoms are experienced. What treatment/actions have affected (positive or negative) or altered the signs or sy ...
... What description or characteristics identify the type of signs or symptoms? Circumstances, cause, precursor, outside factors to describe where patient is or what he is doing when signs or symptoms are experienced. What treatment/actions have affected (positive or negative) or altered the signs or sy ...
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... donated skin samples to grow heart, liver and kidney cells containing the ALMS1 gene. This research not only has benefits for patients affected by AS but also for the wider community as millions more people suffer from heart and kidney problems, obesity, diabetes, hearing and sight loss. ASUK now op ...
... donated skin samples to grow heart, liver and kidney cells containing the ALMS1 gene. This research not only has benefits for patients affected by AS but also for the wider community as millions more people suffer from heart and kidney problems, obesity, diabetes, hearing and sight loss. ASUK now op ...
Nonpharmacological treatment
... be. Knowing, or at least thinking about, the links between a person's cognitive strengths and weaknesses and his or her brain function is particularly helpful for caregivers who might otherwise treat the person with Alzheimer's disease as globally dysfunctional rather than as a person with certain s ...
... be. Knowing, or at least thinking about, the links between a person's cognitive strengths and weaknesses and his or her brain function is particularly helpful for caregivers who might otherwise treat the person with Alzheimer's disease as globally dysfunctional rather than as a person with certain s ...
Chapter 16 - Depressed Consciousness and
... and asthma. The various causes of shock can result in global hypoperfusion states leading to depression of consciousness. These include anaphylactic, septic, hypovolemic, cardiogenic, and neurogenic origins of shock. Each type of shock has its own unique characteristics, which are detailed in other ...
... and asthma. The various causes of shock can result in global hypoperfusion states leading to depression of consciousness. These include anaphylactic, septic, hypovolemic, cardiogenic, and neurogenic origins of shock. Each type of shock has its own unique characteristics, which are detailed in other ...
BPH – From Diagnosis To Treatment Strategies in GP Practice
... 4-5% of men with microscopic haematuria will be found to have a cancer or other urological disease within the first 3 years following the test. ...
... 4-5% of men with microscopic haematuria will be found to have a cancer or other urological disease within the first 3 years following the test. ...