Withdrawal Syndromes: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
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Withdrawal Syndromes: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
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Most Recently Shared on November 23, 2010 at 6:58 pm By:
Treating withdrawal symptoms in the ED: http://bit.ly/dkw06I
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Boerhaave Syndrome Clinical Presentation
emedicine.medscape.com — “Clinical Presentation: Boerhaave Syndrome. Boerhaave first described the spontaneous rupture of the esophagus in 1724.” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Hyperventilation Syndrome: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Hyperventilation syndrome (HVS) represents a relatively common ED presentation that is readily recognized by most clinicians. However, the underlying pathophysiology has not been clearly elucidated.As classically defined, hyperventilation syndrome is a condition in which minute ventilation ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on October 18, 2010 at 9:44 pm By:
Dr. Stephen Blumberg Doctor, Psychologist, and PhD
The relationship between hyperventilation syndrome and panic disorder. http://tinyurl.com/32ly8vn #hyperventilationsyndrome
CBRNE - Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) are a group of febrile illnesses caused by RNA viruses from several viral families. These highly infectious viruses lead to a potentially lethal disease syndrome characterized by fever, malaise, vomiting, mucosal and ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 5, 2010 at 5:38 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Active Health Library and Health Executive
Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) are a group of febrile illnesses caused by RNA viruses from several viral families. http://bit.ly/bBDCwN
Postconcussive Syndrome: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Postconcussive syndrome (PCS), a sequela of minor head injury (MHI), has been a much-debated topic. Muddled by conflicting findings regarding symptom duration, an absence of objective neurologic findings, inconsistencies in presentation, poorly understood etiology, and significant ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 5, 2010 at 2:27 pm By:
Postconcussive syndrome (PCS), a sequela of minor head injury (MHI), has been a much-debated topic. Learn more. http://bit.ly/9AoKC4
Compartment Syndrome, Abdominal: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Compartment syndrome occurs when a fixed compartment, defined by myofascial elements or bone, becomes subject to increased pressure, leading to ischemia and organ dysfunction. Well recognized to occur in the extremities, it also occurs in the ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 4, 2010 at 2:34 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Abdominal compartment syndrome is being diagnosed more frequently in emergency rooms. Learn more about it. http://bit.ly/dr4dfs
Compartment Syndrome, Extremity: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Compartment syndrome (CS) is a limb-threatening and life-threatening condition observed when perfusion pressure falls below tissue pressure in a closed anatomic space. The current body of knowledge unequivocally reflects that untreated compartment syndrome leads to tissue ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 4, 2010 at 2:32 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Almost any injury can cause compartment syndrome in an extremity, including vigorous exercise. Learn more. http://bit.ly/98Rmt5
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a compressive neuropathy of the median nerve at the wrist. The carpal tunnel is located at the base of the palm and is bounded on 3 sides by carpal bones and ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 4, 2010 at 2:20 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a compressive neuropathy of the median nerve at the wrist. Learn more. http://bit.ly/cPVvgs
Dislocation, Foot: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Dislocations of the foot are uncommon but potentially incapacitating injuries. The mechanism of injury may vary from a simple fall to a major motor vehicle collision (MVC). The foot is a complex structure, and injuries often ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 4, 2010 at 2:18 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Dislocations of the foot are uncommon but potentially incapacitating injuries. Learn causes and symptoms. http://bit.ly/9siytL
Toxicity, Scombroid: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Scombroid fish poisoning (scombrotoxism, scombroid ichthyotoxicosis) is a food-related illness typically associated with the consumption of fish. The syndrome derived its name because early descriptions of the illness noted an association with Scombroidea fish (eg, large ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Scombroid fish poisoning is a food-related illness typically associated with the consumption of fish. http://bit.ly/dooMCs
Toxicity, Clonidine: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Clonidine is a central alpha-agonist that is used as an antihypertensive agent. Other reported clinical uses include treatment of opiate and alcohol withdrawal and control of atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular rate. It is also ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 30, 2010 at 10:35 pm By:
The anti-hypertensive drug clonidine, when misused, can cause serious health issues almost immediately. Learn more. http://bit.ly/c12gI3
Toxicity, Digitalis: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The therapeutic properties of cardiac glycosides (eg, digoxin, a product of the foxglove plant) have been known since the days of the Roman Empire. The ancient Romans used red squill, a cardiac glycoside derived from the ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 30, 2010 at 10:33 pm By:
The syndrome of digoxin toxicity was originally described in 1785 by Withering. Learn more about causes & symptoms. http://bit.ly/9zzJ8H
Toxicity, Anticholinergic: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Anticholinergic syndrome (ACS) is produced by the inhibition of cholinergic neurotransmission at muscarinic receptor sites. Pathophysiology Substances with anticholinergic properties competitively antagonize acetylcholine muscarinic receptors; this predominantly occurs at peripheral (eg, heart, salivary glands, sweat glands, ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 30, 2010 at 9:02 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Anticholinergic syndrome results from the inhibition of muscarinic cholinergic neurotransmission. Learn the symptoms. http://bit.ly/adhtof
Toxicity, Benzodiazepine: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Benzodiazepines (BZDs) are sedative-hypnotic agents that were first introduced in 1960. BZDs commonly are used for a variety of situations that include seizure control, anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, insomnia, control of drug-associated agitation, as muscle relaxants, and ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 30, 2010 at 8:56 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Benzodiazepines are frequently used in overdoses and may cause toxicity when used for long periods or in large doses. http://bit.ly/b3yjuo
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a rare, but life-threatening, idiosyncratic reaction to a neuroleptic medication. The syndrome is characterized by fever, muscular rigidity, altered mental status, and autonomic dysfunction. Although potent neuroleptics (eg, haloperidol, fluphenazine) ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 30, 2010 at 5:11 am By:
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a rare, but life-threatening reaction to a neuroleptic medication. Learn more. http://bit.ly/bIY2vy
Sjogren Syndrome: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Sjogren syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by xerostomia (dry mouth), xerophthalmia (dry eyes), and lymphocytic infiltration of the exocrine glands. This triad is also known as the sicca complex. Sjogren syndrome displays a wide ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 30, 2010 at 4:29 am By:
Sjögren syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disorder causing dry mouth and eyes and involves the exocrine glands. http://bit.ly/aIOzOz
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Sjögren syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disorder causing dry mouth and eyes and involves the exocrine glands. http://bit.ly/aIOzOz
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