If a dose of heroin is large enough to depress breathing and cause GI spasms, it is possible that aspiration insult might occur and lead to ards. ...See more

SUDDEN SEVERE DIFFICULTY BREATHING DRUG OVERDOSE OVERDOSE BABY BREATHING PROBLEMS AT BIRTH RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

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How could a heroin overdose cause acute respiratory distress syndrome (ards)? In brief: Toxic insult to lung

Aspiration, pneumonia, near-drowning, toxic inhalation and lung contusion are listed among the direct injury risk factors for ards.

If the heroin dose is large enough to depress breathing and cause GI tract spasms, it is possible that the body may aspirate and cause injury to the lung parenchyma. ...See more

ARDS SUDDEN SEVERE DIFFICULTY BREATHING DRUG OVERDOSE OVERDOSE ADULT RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME BABY BREATHING PROBLEMS AT BIRTH RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

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What may be the reason for anemia not responding to iron supplementation? In brief: Different types

There are hundreds of types of anemia, which are divided into three categories - anemia caused by blood loss, by faulty or decreased red blood cell production, or by increased destruction of blood cells.

If the anemia is due to excess blood loss such as ulcers, hemorrhoids, cancer, use of nsaids, menstruation, childbirth etc, it is important to treat the underlying cause of anemia first. ...See more

ANEMIA IRON BLOOD LEVEL IRON

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Which species of malaria is responsible for malaria deaths? In brief: Plasmodium

Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease of humans and animals caused by plasmodium protozoa.

Among the five species of plasmodium, p. Falciparum is largely responsible for severe diseases including cerebral malaria.

MALARIA ANTI MALARIA DRUG

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If I get bird flu, how likely is it that I will get acute respiratory distress syndrome? In brief: Depends on injury

ARDS is characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma leading to impaired gas exchange with concomitant systemic release of inflammatory mediators causing inflammation, hypoxemia, and frequently resulting in multiple organ failure.

The initial acute lung injury can be lung infection resulting from flu, aspiration, sepsis, multiple trauma, shock, and other insults.

AVIAN FLU BABY BREATHING PROBLEMS AT BIRTH FLU (INFLUENZA) RESPIRATORY SYSTEM SUDDEN SEVERE DIFFICULTY BREATHING

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If I only drink in response to stressful situations am I becoming an alcoholic? In brief: CAGE

Ask yourself if you've thought about cutting down on your drinking, whether you feel guilty about drinking, whether you feel annoyed when people tell you to cut down on drinking, and whether you've ever felt the need for an eye-opener in the morning.

A score of at least 2 suggests that you may have a problem with drinking.

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What are the symptoms and signs of severe acute respiratory syndrome (sars)? In brief: Unusual presentation

The prodrome is often somewhat prolonged, lasting for three to seven days and is characterized by fever (temperature ≥100.

5ºf [>38ºc]) malaise, headache, and myalgias. Unlike many all other resp viral prodromes, most patients have no upper resp symptoms during this stage. At the end of this prodrome, the respiratory phase begins with a nonproductive cough, and may lead to dyspnea and resp failure. ...See more

SARS (SEVERE ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME) RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

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I'm getting an epidural steroid injection. What should I expect? In brief: Injection

Epidural glucocorticoid injections (also referred to as "corticosteroid injections" or "steroid injections") involve the administration of steroids in the space between the dura and the spine.

Epidural injections have been used in patients with radiculopathy, spinal stenosis, and nonspecific low back pain. A recent report showed no long-term efficacy in chronic lumbar radiculopathy. ...See more

EPIDURAL EPIDURAL STEROID INJECTION STEROID SHOT STEROIDS

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Can you tell me the success rate of an epidural steroid injection? In brief: Unsure

The efficacy of epidural glucocorticoids remains unclear because of conflicting results from randomized controlled trials.

The best evidence for benefit comes from trials for patients with radiculopathy due to a herniated disc and demonstrates short-term, but not long-term, benefit. Epidural injections for non-specific low back pain and spinal stenosis are of unproven benefit. ...See more

EPIDURAL EPIDURAL STEROID INJECTION STEROID SHOT STEROIDS

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What does a caregiver need to know about skin care and pressure ulcers? In brief: Stage

- reduce or eliminate underlying contributing factors by providing pressure relief with proper positioning and support surfaces.

- provide appropriate local wound care, which may include debridement for patients with necrotic tissue, based on the ulcer's characteristics. - consider adjunctive therapies, such as negative pressure wound therapy - monitor and document the patient's progress. ...See more

BED SORE CAREGIVING SKIN CARE SKINCARE ULCERATION

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