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Showing 1 to 14 of 14 for “"respiratory complications"”.
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Respiratory complications of organophosphorus pesticide poisoning
… consciousness, excessive airway secretions and respiratory failure. A combination of these clinical features is the most common cause of death. Up to 30% of OP pesticide poisoned patients are admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for tracheal intubation and lung ventilation, but up to half …
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Complicaciones respiratorias en pacientes intervenidos por cáncer de cavidad oral, faringe y laringe en La Rioja
… the presence of COPD increases the incidence of respiratory complications. The relationship between HNC, smoking, and COPD should be studied in detail to identify actions that reduce their prevalence and the complications arising from their treatment. Objectives - To describe the respiratory …
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Development of a Clinical Practice Guideline for Monitoring Neuromuscular Blockade
… recovery, there is a higher incidence of respiratory complications. Newer technology has made objective neuromuscular junction monitoring more available and affordable than in the past. The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project was to develop a clinical practice …
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A retrospective audit of the clinical value of routine chest radiographs in the first 24 hours after cardiac surgery using medical records
… atelectasis, infiltrates, and other potential respiratory complications associated with ventilatory support. Following cardiac surgery, there are other elements that require assessment: mediastinum (for widening due to bleeding), pleural space (for presence of fluid or air) and cardiovascular …
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The effect of inspiratory muscle training on clinical outcomes and health-related quality of life in children with neuromuscular disease and respiratory muscle weakness.
Background: Progressive respiratory muscle weakness and ineffective cough contributes to pulmonary morbidity and mortality in children with neuromuscular disease. Inspiratory muscle training aims to preserve or improve respiratory muscle strength, reduce respiratory complications and improve …
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Direct Effect of Glucocorticoids on the Developing Cardiovascular System: Studies in the Chicken Embryo
… pulmonary maturation, reducing risk of respiratory complications. Ante- and post-natal glucocorticoid therapy has since been demonstrated to significantly reduce morbidity and mortality in the preterm infant. However, several aspects of this therapy are not optimised including; drug …
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Outcomes of non-invasive ventilation HIV positive patients with Sepsis and respiratory failure presenting to the adult medical emergency unit of the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
… Method: Results: Conclusion Sepsis due to respiratory disease is one of the main complications of HIV/AIDS. Audit data from the Department of Internal Medicine at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia indicate that pneumonia and tuberculosis in HIV represent two of the four …
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Outcomes of non-invasive ventilation HIV positive patients with Sepsis and respiratory failure presenting to the adult medical emergency unit of the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
… Method: Results: Conclusion Sepsis due to respiratory disease is one of the main complications of HIV/AIDS. Audit data from the Department of Internal Medicine at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia indicate that pneumonia and tuberculosis in HIV represent two of the four …
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea and the Effects of Co-Existing Factors on PACU Stay Time
… period due to increased risk for several complications. Of particular interest to Nurse Anesthetists, are respiratory complications that result in delayed emergence from anesthesia, delayed post-operative recovery, increased apneic episodes, hypoxemia, and death. Examining duration of …
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Sarcoplasmic Reticulum Calcium Handling in Maturing Skeletal Muscle From Two Models of Dystrophic Mice
… dying before the age of 20 due to cardio-respiratory complications. DMD is the result of defects in the gene that encodes dystrophin, an integral muscle membrane protein. Although the genetic defect has been identified, the relation between the absence of expressed dystrophin and the …
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The validation of a screening tool for the identification of dysphagia in the paediatric population with HIV/AIDS
… of life, and risk of aspiration which may cause respiratory complications and permanent lung damage. Currently, no validated screening measures exist for the identification of FSD in infants and children with HIV/AIDS. Early identification and appropriate management of dysphagia is essential to …
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IMPACT OF DRP1 ACTIVATION, UNFOLDED PROTEIN RESPONSE INDUCTION AND FGF21 LEVELS IN DMD PROGRESSION
… they die prematurely because of cardiac or respiratory complications. Mutations in the DMD gene that lead to the complete loss of dystrophin protein are responsible for this very severe phenotype. Dystrophin is a subsarcolemmal protein that not only provides structural integrity and …
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Exploring In Vitro and In Vivo Pharmacology of Echinacea Purpurea (L.) Moench
… been used for the treatment and prevention of respiratory tract infections. The medicinal plant has originally been discovered by the Native American population, who squeezed the sap from fresh plant or chewed dried roots. Today, commercially available preparations vary greatly in terms of …
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Independence through Patient Education in a Spinal Cord Injury Population
… for preventable causes such as pressure ulcers, respiratory infections, and bowel/bladder infections. These complications can be avoided through patient education. A needs assessment was conducted at the SCI unit at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital in Allentown, PA. This assessment included …